Summary LI-Hybrid Location Hyderabad India Are you ready to reimagine how evidence shapes the future of medicine As Associate Director Evidence Partnerships Solutions you ll be at the forefront of pioneering strategic collaborations and innovative methodologies that drive impactful evidence generation across therapeutic areas This role offers a unique opportunity to influence global healthcare outcomes by integrating cutting-edge technologies and real-world data into the development of life-changing treatments Join us in shaping the future of evidence excellence at Novartis About the Role Key Responsibilities Drive identification and scaling of strategic partnerships and solutions aligned with business priorities Pilot innovative methodologies and digital tools to enhance evidence generation impact and scalability Recommend fit-for-purpose data and integrated evidence solutions to support product access and adoption Translate evidence generation needs into scalable technology requirements in collaboration with cross-functional teams Connect internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent implementation of advanced solutions Promote adoption of novel scientific methods including pragmatic studies and hybrid trial models Develop learning content and toolkits to support new evidence capabilities across global teams Build and evaluate partnerships with medical societies academic institutes and data owners Ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards in partnership and solution development Maintain data quality and integrity across research initiatives in alignment with global best practices Essential Requirements Advanced degree or equivalent education degree in life science healthcare required MBA or equivalent preferred Minimum 5 years experience in pharma academic research or healthcare with focus on evidence generation Proven expertise in interventional and non-interventional trial design and RWE methodologies Strong understanding of global regulatory and access environments Excellent communication skills with ability to simplify complex scientific concepts Experience working across geographies and navigating global healthcare systems Desirable Requirements Prior experience in strategic partnerships and alliances including managing external scientific collaborations Strong leadership background in international multidisciplinary drug development or country-level product teams Why Novartis Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science It takes a community of smart passionate people like you Collaborating supporting and inspiring each other Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients lives Ready to create a brighter future together https www novartis com about strategy people-and-culture Join our Novartis Network Not the right Novartis role for you Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up https talentnetwork novartis com network Benefits and Rewards Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we ll help you thrive personally and professionally https www novartis com careers perks-rewards Division Development Business Unit Universal Hierarchy Node Location India Site Hyderabad Office Company Legal Entity IN10 FCRS IN010 Novartis Healthcare Private Limited Functional Area Research Development Job Type Full time Employment Type Regular Shift Work No Accessibility and accommodation Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to email protected and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information Please include the job requisition number in your message Novartis is committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve