Job Description

Summary #LI-Hybrid
Location: Hyderabad, India
Are you ready to reimagine how evidence shapes the future of medicine? As Associate Director Evidence Partnerships & Solutions, you'll be at the forefront of pioneering strategic collaborations and innovative methodologies that drive impactful evidence generation across therapeutic areas. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence global healthcare outcomes by integrating cutting-edge technologies and real-world data into the development of life-changing treatments. Join us in shaping the future of evidence excellence at Novartis.

Key Responsibilities
Drive identification and scaling of strategic partnerships and solutions aligned with business priorities
Pilot innovative methodologies and digital tools to enhance evidence generation impact and scalability
Recommend fit-for-purpose data and integrated evidence solutions to support product access and adoption
Translate evidence generation needs into scalable technology requirements in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Connect internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent implementation of advanced solutions
Promote adoption of novel scientific methods including pragmatic studies and hybrid trial models
Develop learning content and toolkits to support new evidence capabilities across global teams
Build and evaluate partnerships with medical societies, academic institutes, and data owners
Ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards in partnership and solution development
Maintain data quality and integrity across research initiatives in alignment with global best practices
Essential Requirements
Advanced degree or equivalent education/degree in life science/healthcare required. MBA or equivalent preferred
Minimum 10 years experience and 5 years' in pharma, academic research, or healthcare with focus on evidence generation
Proven expertise in interventional and non-interventional trial design and RWE methodologies
Strong understanding of global regulatory and access environments
Excellent communication skills with ability to simplify complex scientific concepts
Experience working across geographies and navigating global healthcare systems
Desirable Requirements
Prior experience in strategic partnerships and alliances, including managing external scientific collaborations
Strong leadership background in international, multidisciplinary drug development or country-level product teams
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