Job Description:
Key responsibilities:
Evidence Generation Leadership
Lead the development and execution of evidence-generation plans that address critical scientific, clinical, health economic, and market access evidence gaps across the product lifecycle.
Design and oversee Phase IIIb/IV studies, health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), real world evidence (RWE) studies, registries, database studies, and other post-marketing research initiatives.
Ensure evidence-generation activities align with medical strategies and business priorities through close collaboration with Therapeutic Area Medical Affairs, Market Access, and regional/global stakeholders.
Drive innovation in evidence generation methodologies to maximize the value and impact of scientific evidence.
Study Strategy, Design & Execution
Provide leadership for study concept development, protocol design, feasibility assessments, and operational planning.
Oversee the execution of company-sponsored studies and ensure timely delivery of study milestones, high-quality data generation, and regulatory compliance.
Support the scientific review and governance of Investigator-Initiated Studies (IISs) and collaborative research projects.
Monitor study progress, identify risks proactively, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful study completion.
Publication & Scientific Dissemination
Lead the development and execution of integrated publication strategies aligned with evidence generation priorities and medical objectives.
Oversee publication planning, manuscript development, abstracts, congress presentations, and scientific communication activities.
Ensure scientific accuracy, transparency, quality, and compliance throughout the publication development process.
Facilitate timely dissemination of scientific evidence to healthcare professionals, academic communities, and other stakeholders.
Scientific Excellence & Insights Generation
Monitor emerging scientific evidence, treatment trends, competitive developments, and evolving healthcare landscapes.
Generate actionable insights from clinical studies, real-world evidence, and healthcare databases to support medical and business decision-making.
Collaborate with Office Medical Affairs, MSL, Market Access, and regional/global functions to identify evidence needs and translate findings into strategic recommendations.
Promote scientific excellence and methodological rigor across all evidence-generation activities.
Cross-functional Leadership & Collaboration
Act as the primary evidence-generation representative within cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives.
Partner closely with Office Medical Affairs, MSL, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Development, and regional/global Medical Affairs teams.
Provide scientific and methodological expertise to support evidence-based decision-making across the organization.
Foster strong collaboration with external investigators, study sites, academic institutions, contract research organizations (CROs), and other research partners.
Vendor, CRO & External Research Management
Oversee the selection, management, and performance of CROs, research vendors, and external partners involved in evidence-generation activities.
Ensure high-quality project delivery, budget adherence, contractual compliance, and effective resource utilization.
Build and maintain productive relationships with external research collaborators and scientific organizations.
Budget Management
Develop and manage evidence-generation and publication budgets in alignment with strategic priorities and organizational goals.
Ensure efficient allocation of financial and operational resources across research and publication activities.
Monitor budget performance and contribute to annual planning, forecasting, and investment discussions.
Evaluate return on investment and strategic impact of evidence-generation initiatives to support future prioritization decisions.
People Leadership &…