Job Description

Summary #LI-Hybrid
Location: Hyderabad, India
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.

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
• 10+ years of 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

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 {+ 3 more}

Skills Required