Senior Director Evidence Generation

Band

Level 6

Job Description Summary

LOCATION: London, UK, or Dublin, Rep of Ireland
ROLE TYPE: Hybrid Working, LI-Hybrid

Are you ready to shape the future of medicine through innovative evidence?

As Senior Director, Evidence Generation, you’ll lead the scientific strategy behind Phase IIIb/IV trials, real-world evidence programs, and non-interventional studies that influence global healthcare decisions.

Your work will empower regulators, payers, clinicians, and patients with data-driven insights, driving access and adoption of life-changing therapies.

This is a high-impact role where your expertise will guide cross-functional teams, foster external collaborations, and redefine how evidence supports the value of our medicines across the lifecycle.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead scientific oversight of Phase IIIb/IV trials and real-world evidence programs across Global Medical Affairs
• Develop study concepts, protocols, and reports aligned with integrated evidence plans
• Deliver impactful, fit-for-purpose evidence solutions with scientific rigor and strategic alignment
• Shape product medical strategy through expert evidence planning and cross-functional collaboration
• Engage with global stakeholders including KOLs, advisory boards, and patient advocacy groups
• Drive partnerships with academic institutes, medical societies, and payer bodies for research collaborations
• Lead and motivate evidence generation sub-team. Foster high-performance culture and talent development within evidence generation teams

Essential Requirements

• Advanced degree in life sciences or healthcare; MBA or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in pharma, academic research, or healthcare with focus on evidence generation
• Proven expertise in interventional and non-interventional trial design and real-world evidence methodologies
• Strong understanding of drug development and ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver impactful evidence
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences
• Demonstrated success operating in global matrix environments with strong collaboration and influencing skills

Why Novartis:
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here:
https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

You’ll receive:
You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook.

Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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Skills Desired

Agility, Agility, Clinical Practices, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, Drug Development, Employee Development, Healthcare Sector Understanding, Health Sciences, Influencing Skills, Innovation, Inspirational Leadership, Integrated Evidence Generation, Medical Affairs, Medical Communication, Medical Education, Patient Care, People Management, Pharmaceutics, Priority Disease Areas Expertise, Product Launches, Product Strategy, Real World Evidence (RWE), Regulatory Compliance, Research Methodologies {+ 4 more}