Director Integrated Evidence Planning

Job Description Summary

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

As a Director Integrated Evidence Planning, you'll be at the forefront of shaping how Novartis leverages evidence to bring medicines to patients.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead strategic and operational efforts in developing integrated evidence plans that influence regulatory success, market access, and clinical adoption.

You'll collaborate across global teams from Medical Affairs to Market Access to ensure our evidence generation is robust, innovative, and aligned with business goals.

If you're passionate about transforming healthcare through data-driven insights and thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on the development of strategic, co-created Integrated Evidence Plans to support regulatory success, market success, and clinical adoption.
• Guide squads in identifying evidence gaps and prioritizing high-impact opportunities across functions
• Promote patient-centered, above-brand evidence strategies to reduce silos and drive innovation
• Apply impact frameworks to assess business value and inform decision-making
• Ensure global relevance by integrating input from priority countries like US, China, Germany, and Japan
• Facilitate external validation of evidence gaps and proposed solutions
• Drive continuous improvement of IEP processes through stakeholder feedback and optimization
• Act as internal thought leader and change agent for Integrated Evidence Planning excellence
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ideate evidence solutions that support labeling, access, and adoption
• Champion a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that embraces innovation and true integrated evidence generation.

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
• Proven leadership in cross-functional teams and managing change in complex global environments
• Strong expertise in interventional, non-interventional trial design and real-world evidence methodologies
• Excellent communication skills to translate complex concepts for diverse global audiences
• Quickly build credibility, influence, and respect; set ambitious goals; and inspire collaboration among peers and stakeholders

Desirable Requirements

• Deep understanding of drug development, regulatory landscapes, and healthcare systems across geographies
• Extensive industry experiences generating evidence for assets across different stages of drug development.

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.

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.