Head, Tech & Systems Innovation Japan (Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance)
About this opportunity
Lead Technology & System Innovation in Japan Patient Safety organization, driving innovation, system operations, data science, and document management to ensure full compliance with global and local pharmacovigilance regulations.This role is accountable for advancing digital transformation, including the responsible use of AI, to enhance quality, efficiency, and compliance, while enabling data-driven decision making and continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities：1. Strategy & LeadershipDefine and execute Japan PS technology and innovation strategy aligned with global directionLead and develop a high-performing Technology & System Innovation teamDrive capability building and resource optimization2. Digital Innovation & AILead the responsible and compliant use of AI and digital technologies in Patient SafetyIdentify and prioritize digital innovation opportunitiesMonitor regulatory and technology trends to shape future roadmap3. System Operations & ComplianceEnsure Safety IT systems are compliant with global procedures and local regulationsOversee implementation and maintenance of pharmacovigilance systemsEnsure accurate and timely safety reporting4. Data Science & AnalyticsDrive advanced analytics and insights generation from internal and external data sourcesEnable automation of reporting and data processesEnhance data integration and analytical capabilities5. Process ExcellenceIdentify and drive process automation to improve quality, efficiency, and productivityLead system and process improvement projects end-to-endTrack performance and implement corrective actions when needed6. Document Management (GxP)Oversee lifecycle management of GxP documentsEnsure compliance and consistency in document processesProvide training and governance to stakeholders7. Stakeholder ManagementCollaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Regulatory, Clinical, Global PS)Engage external vendors, partners, and industry stakeholdersMaintain alignment with global organizationKey Accountabilities：Ensure compliance with pharmacovigilance regulations and internal standardsDrive delivery of technology and system initiativesManage team performance and resource planningProvide expert guidance on safety systems and innovationMinimum Requirements：Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Data Science, or related fieldStrong experience in pharmacovigilance systems or safety operationsProven leadership and team management experienceStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsFluent English and local language proficiencyPreferred Requirements：Experience in AI, digital transformation, or data analyticsExperience managing safety databases (e.g., VeeVa, Argus, etc.)Experience in driving automation or system innovation initiativesPeople & Impact：6–10 direct reportsResponsible for budget and resource managementCritical role ensuring compliance; direct impact on business continuityBenefits and RewardsRead our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally:https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdfCommitment to Diversity and InclusionNovartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.Accessibility and AccommodationNovartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversityandincl.china@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.Additional InformationBe aware of fake job advertisements and job offers. Novartis does not make job offers without interviews and never asks candidates for money. All our current job openings are displayed here. If you have encountered a job posting or been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond, send money, or provide personal information.Join our Novartis Network:Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
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How this role compares
Computed from every other active Pharmacovigilance role in our database, not just this employer's listings.
We currently track 83 comparable Pharmacovigilance roles across 27 biopharma companies.
Salary context
14 of 83 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.
Where these roles are based
Top locations among the 83 comparable roles
+ 18 more countries
Seniority mix
62 of 83 peers have a known seniority level
Therapeutic area mix
8 of 83 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden
Similar opportunities
The closest matches from our peer group, ranked by how similar they are, not how well you'd qualify for them -- treat this as market context, not a guaranteed shortlist; a weak match is labeled as one below.
Matched on job function only -- seniority, specialty, and location weren't confirmed as aligned.
Matched on job function only -- seniority, specialty, and location weren't confirmed as aligned.
Matched on job function only -- seniority, specialty, and location weren't confirmed as aligned.
Matched on job function only -- seniority, specialty, and location weren't confirmed as aligned.
How we calculate "similar"
No black box, no LLM guesswork: a deterministic score built from four normalized attributes. Here's this role's own peer group at different match levels, so you can see the mechanism, not just the result.
Every comparison starts from the same 100-point budget: 25 for working in the same function, 40 for the same therapeutic area, 20 for the same or adjacent seniority, 15 for the same country. A dimension we can't confirm on both sides contributes nothing, never a guess, never a free pass.
0 points, never a partial guess. A role we know almost nothing about beyond its function bottoms out at 25%; it never inflates to 100% just because there's little to compare against. Seniority uses a defined ladder (Associate → Manager → Associate Director → Senior → Principal → Director → Senior Director → Executive/VP) so "Director" and "Senior Director" count as adjacent, but "Director" and "Executive/VP" do not.