Ph3Overview /h3pJob Title: Head of Data Engineering Factory. Location: Basel, Switzerland. Relocation Support: This role is based in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Ready to shape how data powers scientific breakthroughs? As Head of Data Engineering Factory, you will lead the vision and evolution of a cutting-edge Data Product Factory—transforming how scalable, artificial intelligence-ready data products are built, delivered, and consumed across Biomedical Research. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to industrialize data engineering, accelerate innovation through automation and artificial intelligence, and enable a truly data-centric organization. You will work at the forefront of modern engineering practices, driving measurable outcomes while empowering teams to build reliable, high-quality data products at scale. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliDefine and execute the vision, roadmap, and operating model for the Data Product Factory /liliLead industrialization of scalable, production-grade data product engineering across Biomedical Research domains /liliDrive adoption of standardized engineering patterns, reusable blueprints, and contract-first design principles /liliEnsure all data products are artificial intelligence-ready with standardized interfaces, metadata, and controlled access mechanisms /liliLead modernization of engineering practices using automation-first and artificial intelligence-native approaches /liliOversee end-to-end lifecycle of data products including build, certification, deployment, and deprecation /liliEstablish and scale continuous integration, continuous deployment, and development and operations capabilities across platforms /liliEmbed governance, security, lineage, and policy-as-code into engineering workflows by design /liliBuild and lead high-performing engineering teams, driving technical excellence and organizational capability growth /liliPartner with domain and platform leaders to align business priorities with engineering delivery outcomes /li /ulh3Essential Requirements /h3ulliOver 10 years of experience in software engineering, platform architecture, or enterprise data infrastructure /liliProven track record building and scaling enterprise data platforms or productized data systems /liliStrong experience leading engineering teams within complex, matrixed organizational environments /liliDeep expertise in continuous integration, continuous deployment, and automated testing practices in production environments /liliDemonstrated experience embedding governance, access control, lineage, and compliance within engineering workflows /liliExperience enabling artificial intelligence use cases through well-designed data products, interfaces, and metadata frameworks /liliStrong ability to apply automation and artificial intelligence to improve engineering productivity and operational efficiency /liliExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills with proven experience influencing senior leadership /li /ulh3Desirable Requirements /h3ulliExperience designing agent-compatible interfaces, metadata frameworks, and retrieval-augmented data access patterns /liliProven success mentoring multidisciplinary engineering teams across platform, data, quality, and artificial intelligence domains /li /ulh3Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion /h3pNovartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. /ph3Accessibility and Accommodation /h3pNovartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please email and share the nature of your request along with your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr