Evidence Generation Manager (Maternity Cover)
Pubblicato il 16-10-2026 - Novartis in Milano
Salary Range: €33,500.00 - €62,100.00
Summary At Novartis, we are committed to reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives. As an Evidence Generation Manager, you will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and overseeing country-level evidence generation activities, including observational research, local clinical studies, and real-world evidence (RWE) programs. The role is accountable for defining and aligning evidence generation priorities with asset strategies and integrated evidence plans, while ensuring the highest standards of scientific quality, compliance, and operational excellence.
This position sits within the Medical Governance, Evidence & Operations organization.
Contract This is a 12-month Fixed-Term contract.
Key Responsibilities Evidence Generation Planning & Oversight Coordinate country-level evidence generation activities, including observational studies, real-world evidence programs, and local non-interventional studies.
Ensure evidence generation activities are aligned with approved Integrated Evidence Plans (IEPs), asset strategies, and regional/global guidance.
Partner with Medical Leads and Medical Managers to support the compliant communication and dissemination of locally generated evidence.
Provide scientific expertise on evidence generation methodologies, emerging technologies, and innovative approaches to data generation.
Utilize real-world data sources such as patient registries, claims databases, and electronic health records to support high-quality observational research.
Scientific Quality & Compliance Ensure all evidence generation activities comply with local regulations, Novartis Good Practices, and applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
Maintain inspection and audit readiness through robust documentation,
traceability, and governance processes.
Identify, assess, and mitigate scientific, operational, and compliance risks.
Collaborate closely with Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and Medical Governance teams to ensure appropriate oversight and risk management.
Escalate issues and risks through established governance channels as required.
Vendor & Study Management Coordinate external partners, including Contract Research Organizations (CROs), data providers, and academic collaborators.
Monitor study progress, milestones, quality indicators, timelines, and budget adherence.
Support procurement activities and vendor performance reviews in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of evidence generation projects.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Work closely with Medical Leads, Medical Information, and Field Medical teams to maximize the impact and understanding of generated evidence.
Align with Regional and Global Medical Evidence Generation teams to ensure consistency and best practice sharing.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across evidence generation processes, templates, and ways of working.
Contribute to capability building through knowledge sharing, lessons learned, and adoption of innovative approaches.
Support harmonization of evidence generation practices across therapeutic areas.
What You'll Bring to the Role Essential Requirements University degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Health Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
Fluent English, both written and verbal.
Fluency in the local market language.
3-5 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Evidence Generation, Epidemiology, or a related scientific function.
Experience supporting or managing observational studies, real-world evidence programs, or local clinical studies within a regulated environment.
Strong understanding of medical governance, compliance requirements, and SOP-driven processes.
Experience working with external vendors, research partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to interpret scientific data and translate insights into meaningful medical decision-making.
Proven ability to work effectively within matrix organizations and across regional and global teams.
Preferred Qualifications Experience with real-world data sources and observational research methodologies.
Knowledge of evidence planning and integrated evidence generation frameworks.
Italian language proficiency is preferred.
Why Novartis? Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives. This is achieved through the passion and expertise of talented individuals working together to deliver meaningful innovation for patients worldwide.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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