Novartis Posted August 12, 2026

Data Steward

Hyderabad (Office), India Regular
Marketing

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About this opportunity

#LI-HybridLocation: HyderabadAre you ready to shape the future of data engineering in life sciences? As a Data Engineer Manager, you’ll lead the data engineering team and support the data science and/or reporting & analytics team inbuilding scalable Commercial solutions to enhance the medical/sales representative actionable. You’ll be at the forefront of cloud-based data integration, driving automation, quality, and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful insights. This is your opportunity to make a real difference in global healthcare through cutting-edge data engineering.

Major Accountabilities:Design scalable data ingestion and integration solutions to support data products for data science and reporting & analytics.Ensure data quality by applying business and technical rules throughout its lifecycle.Identify and implement automation opportunities to streamline data processes.Build data pipelines using Python and CI/CD workflows for seamless data integration.Collaborate with solution architects and vendors to align with best practices.Apply data management principles including modelling, harmonization, and ontology standards.Manage metadata effectively and leverage enterprise ontology tools.Ensure adherence to FAIR data principles across applicable projects.Conduct feasibility assessments and define project requirements with stakeholders.Support end-user training and promote self-service data capabilities. Minimum Requirements:University degree in Informatics, Computer Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related field.1-4 years of experience in data engineering with good understanding of healthcare or life sciences. Experience with Commercial is a plus.Proven expertise in Python, PySpark and R for ETL and BI data product development.Strong experience with DevOps, AWS cloud data integration and third-party ingestion tools.Proficiency in SQL for relational databases such as Oracle and MS SQL Server.Proficiency in Cloud based databases like Snowflake is a plus.Hands-on experience with ETL tools like Alteryx and BI platforms like Power BI.Solid understanding of data architecture, modelling, and analytics concepts.Familiarity with Agile methodologies in global project environments.Understanding of Data science concepts is a plusWhy Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting, and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together.  https://www.novartis.com/about/roadmap/people-and-culture Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve. Values and Behaviors: Demonstrates and upholds Novartis values and behaviors in all aspects of work and collaboration. Location: Hyderabad NKC. Hybrid | 3 days a week in office is mandatory.

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Marketing
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Hyderabad (Office), India
Employment type
Regular

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Marketing role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 524 comparable Marketing roles across 89 biopharma companies.

524Comparable roles tracked
436Currently active
89Companies hiring similar roles
50Countries represented

Salary context

136 of 524 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Commercial Rotation Specialist, Marketing · Merck $87,300/yr – $137,400/yr
Highest disclosed · AVP, Head US Patient Engagement Center of Excellence · Merck $282,200/yr – $444,200/yr
Peer group range $112,350 – $363,200 (median $218,000)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 524 comparable roles

United States237
India60
China50
Japan28
United Kingdom11
Taiwan11

+ 44 more countries

Seniority mix

414 of 524 peers have a known seniority level

Manager178
Associate Director79
Director77
Senior32
Senior Director17
Executive/VP17
Associate9
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc5

Therapeutic area mix

126 of 524 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology43
Cardiovascular / CVRM14
Neuroscience14
Rare Disease14
Vaccines & Infectious Disease13
Immunology10
Respiratory8
Dermatology & Aesthetics6
Ophthalmology2
Gastroenterology2

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