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Associate Director Evidence Partnerships & Solutions

5 years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 26, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Associate Director – Evidence Partnerships & Solutions
Location: Hyderabad, India (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences / Healthcare
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years in pharma, healthcare, or academic research, with focus on evidence generation


About the Role

Novartis is seeking an innovative and strategic Associate Director – Evidence Partnerships & Solutions to lead transformative initiatives in evidence generation. This Hyderabad-based role places you at the forefront of designing and implementing strategic collaborations, pioneering methodologies, and integrating real-world data to enhance healthcare outcomes.

As part of a global, cross-functional team, you will translate evidence needs into scalable solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technologies, pragmatic studies, and hybrid trial models to support product adoption, patient access, and clinical decision-making. This is a unique opportunity to influence global medical strategy while advancing evidence excellence across therapeutic areas.


Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnerships & Solutions

  • Identify, develop, and scale strategic partnerships aligned with business priorities.

  • Build collaborations with medical societies, academic institutes, and data owners.

  • Evaluate and manage external scientific alliances to enhance evidence generation capabilities.

Innovation & Methodology

  • Pilot innovative digital tools and methodologies to increase the impact and scalability of evidence generation.

  • Promote adoption of pragmatic study designs and hybrid trial models.

  • Translate evidence generation needs into technology requirements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Stakeholder Engagement & Knowledge Sharing

  • Connect internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent implementation of advanced solutions.

  • Develop learning content, toolkits, and guidance materials to support new evidence capabilities globally.

  • Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

Compliance & Data Quality

  • Ensure regulatory and ethical compliance in partnership and solution development.

  • Maintain high standards for data quality and integrity across all research initiatives.


Qualifications & Experience

Essential Requirements:

  • Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, or related field; MBA preferred.

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical, academic, or healthcare sectors focusing on evidence generation.

  • Expertise in interventional and non-interventional study designs and real-world evidence (RWE) methodologies.

  • Strong understanding of global regulatory, access, and healthcare environments.

  • Proven ability to work across geographies and collaborate in matrixed global teams.

  • Excellent communication skills with ability to simplify complex scientific and analytical concepts.

Desirable Experience:

  • Experience leading strategic partnerships, alliances, or external collaborations.

  • Leadership experience in international, multidisciplinary drug development or country-level product teams.

  • Track record of successfully integrating innovative solutions into evidence generation programs.


Why Novartis

Novartis is dedicated to reimagining medicine to improve and extend lives. Our people drive innovation, delivering breakthroughs that transform patient care globally. By joining our Hyderabad team, you will shape evidence generation strategies that influence clinical decision-making and patient access worldwide.

Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to creating inclusive, diverse teams reflective of the patients and communities we serve.

Benefits & Rewards: Competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. Learn more in the Novartis Life Handbook.

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Apply Now to be a part of Novartis’ mission to deliver innovative, life-changing treatments while advancing evidence excellence globally.