Job Description

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Summary

Are you ready to lead impactful, non-interventional studies that shape how medicines are accessed and adopted globally? As an Evidence Generation, Associate Director, you'll provide scientific leadership for Real-World Evidence programmes within Global Medical Affairs, ensuring they are innovative, rigorous, and aligned with integrated evidence plans. Your work will support informed decision-making by regulators, payers, clinicians, and patients - ultimately helping to reimagine medicine and improve lives.



Location: London, UK OR Dublin, Ireland #LI-Hybrid



This role is based in London, UK OR Dublin, Ireland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
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About the Role

Responsibilities:

Lead the design and execution of non-interventional studies aligned with Integrated Evidence Plans (IEP). Develop study concepts, protocols, and reports, and contribute to final analyses and interpretation. Ensure scientific rigour and strategic alignment in evidence generation across study design and analysis. Represent Novartis in interactions with global key opinion leaders, advisory boards, and external stakeholders. Lead or co-chair steering committees for Global Medical Affairs studies and foster external research collaborations. Support development and implementation of evidence strategies, methodologies, and technologies to enhance impact. Contribute to cross-functional and enterprise-wide initiatives, including process improvements and training. Provide scientific oversight and review of country-level studies and publications to ensure quality and consistency.

Essential for the role:

Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical, academic, or healthcare settings focused on evidence generation. Proven expertise in non-interventional study design and Real-World Evidence methodologies. Strong understanding of global regulatory and access environments related to evidence generation. Demonstrated ability to deliver impactful evidence within cross-functional teams. Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences. Strong organisational, interpersonal, and influencing skills in a matrixed, global environment. Results-driven mindset with the ability to meet tight deadlines in dynamic settings. Experience collaborating across global teams and managing multiple stakeholders effectively.

Desirable for the role:

Oncology experience and expertise in non-interventional study design are highly valued for this role.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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

Why Novartis:

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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Benefits and Rewards:

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Division
International
Business Unit
Universal Hierarchy Node
Location
United Kingdom
Site
London (The Westworks)
Company / Legal Entity
GB16 (FCRS = GB016) Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.
Alternative Location 1
Dublin (NOCC), Ireland
Functional Area
Research & Development
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No

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