Snr. Specialist, Platform Services - Data, Digital & IT

Job Description Summary Step into a role where your expertise shapes the future of digital innovation at Novartis. As a Senior Specialist for Platform Services, you’ll be at the heart of designing and delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance user experience, drive operational excellence, and support global healthcare transformation. Whether your passion lies in software engineering or quality assurance, you’ll collaborate with diverse teams, contribute to enterprise-grade architecture, and ensure secure, scalable platforms that make a real-world impact. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose, grow with support, and thrive in a culture that values your voice. Job Description You are applying to be part of the Novartis Talent Pool. We are not currently recruiting for this role, but we are building a pipeline for future opportunities. If you would like to be considered for a similar position in the future, then please submit your CV. Key Responsibilities • Deliver secure, scalable technology solutions that support business systems and digital platforms. • Ensure timely, budget-conscious, and compliant execution of technology initiatives. • Collaborate with strategic partners to maximize business value through joint delivery. • Design enterprise-grade solutions with a focus on reusability, scalability, and user experience. • Drive engineering excellence through automation, code quality, and DevSecOps practices. • Monitor platform performance and ensure operational stability and availability • Stay ahead of industry trends to enhance agility, speed, and innovation. Essential Requirements • Proven experience in a business or industry technology environment. • Strong background in managing cross-country or multinational projects. • Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver in Agile project environments. • Skilled in building partnerships with business stakeholders and external partners. • Experience in IT service delivery and performance optimization. • Fluent in English with excellent communication skills. Desirable Requirements • Experience with DevSecOps practices and automation tools. • Familiarity with user-centered design principles and solution scalability. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. #LI-Hybrid Primary Location: Barcelona, Spain Other Locations: Prague, CZ Relocation Support: This role is based in Barcelona, Spain. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Skills Desired Agile Project Management, Business Partnering, Change Management, IT Service Delivery, Performance Management Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing people’s lives. Novartis is aware of employment scams which make false use of our company name or leader’s names or recruiter’s names to defraud job seekers. Novartis does not make job offers without interview and never asks candidates for money. 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 personal information. Novartis is not responsible for any claims, losses, damages, or expenses resulting from scams. In the context of China Cross-Border Data Transfer (CBDT) policy, if you need to apply for a position in China, please go to the local Recruiting System TaleNov .