Associate Director Evidence Generation

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Level 5

Job Description Summary

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

Step into a role where your scientific expertise can shape the future of medicine.

As Associate Director of Evidence Generation, you’ll lead the development of innovative, non-interventional studies and Real-World Evidence programs that influence global healthcare decisions.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to deliver impactful, fit-for-purpose evidence that supports access, adoption, and optimal use of Novartis medicines.

This is your opportunity to reimagine how evidence drives patient outcomes and regulatory success and make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of non-interventional studies aligned with Integrated Evidence Plans
• Develop study concepts, protocols, reports, and contribute to final analyses and publications
• Ensure scientific rigor and relevance in evidence strategy, study design, and data interpretation
• Engage with global stakeholders including key opinion leaders, advisory boards, and patient groups
• Represent Novartis in external collaborations and lead/co-chair steering committees for studies
• Support development of innovative methodologies and technologies to enhance evidence generation
• Stay current with trends and drive adoption of emergent evidence approaches across teams

Essential Requirements

• Advanced degree in life sciences or healthcare; MBA or equivalent preferred
• Solid experience in pharma, academic research, or healthcare with focus on evidence generation
• Strong expertise in non-interventional study design and Real-World Evidence methodologies
• Proven ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse internal and external audiences
• Demonstrated success working in cross-functional, global matrix environments
• Excellent collaboration, organizational, and strategic thinking 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

Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Data Analysis, Data Science, Drug Discovery, Innovation, People Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Waterfall Model