GBS is the unique trusted network of specialists partnering across all of Novartis delivering high quality services and innovative solutions to enable our enterprise goal of reimagining medicine. The Associate Director will support RWE Executive Directors in developing and executing RWE strategies for molecules within a disease area as well as the execution of Real World Evidence activities, in particular, non-interventional studies (NIS).

This position can be located in Ireland, UK or Hyderabad

Major accountabilities:
Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in a field such as epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, economics or similar.

Or

• Ph D in a field such as epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, economics or similar.

Work Experience:

• Extensive relevant experience expected conducting research in the pharma industry, contract research organization, healthcare provider / HTA or academic institute, or experience in a closely related discipline within the pharma industry.

Skills:

• Strong team spirit and service mindset.
• Deep understanding and experience of Real World Data/Real World Evidence or related disciplines (e.g., HEOR, outcomes research) to generate scientifically rigorous and value evidence from secondary data sources.
• Experience/knowledge in causal inference methods including propensity score matching, inverse probability of treatment weights.
• Strong experience and excellent knowledge of observational and/or epidemiological research and statistical methods.
• Demonstrated track record of leading and executing research projects with no or minimal supervision using real world data from claims, electronic health records, registries, biobanks, and/or digital applications.
• Proven ability to interpret, discuss and represent data relating to the assigned area.
• Demonstrated ability to publish study results in peer-review journals and conferences.
• Demonstrated experience with managing project scope and driving delivery in an evolving environment requiring proactivity and effective problem-solving and prioritization when faced with challenges.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Proven ability to translate and communicate complex ideas, concepts and RWE solutions to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work both independently and in a cross-functional team setting.
• Proven ability to develop and successfully implement new strategies and ideas. Well organized and results focused, ability to meet difficult timelines in a dynamic environment.
• Action oriented - Excellent organization, interpersonal and influencing skills, ensuring delivery to target and expectations.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills. Highly effective at providing input at meetings, discussions and activities covering aspects of research data management and analysis on research projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills-ability to quickly build relationships.

Languages :

• English (fluent).

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Operations

CTS

Ireland

Dublin (Novartis Corporate Center (NOCC))

IE02 (FCRS = IE002) Novartis Ireland Ltd

Home Worker, United Kingdom

Hyderabad (Office), India

Market Access

Full time

Regular

No