Associate Director - Research Partnerships - Flexible Work Location

$205,000 - $210,000/Yr

Novo Nordisk

Full-time - Senior

Remote

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About the position

The Associate Director, Research Partnerships (RP) at Novo Nordisk is a pivotal role within the Clinical, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department, which is recognized for its diversity and collaborative spirit. This position is primarily responsible for developing and executing Real-World Evidence (RWE) research partnerships and research plans that align with the company's Evidence Generation Plan (EGP). The Associate Director will lead research initiatives within specific therapeutic areas, such as obesity and diabetes, ensuring that all study-specific partnerships are managed effectively, including oversight of project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and publications, while adhering to Novo Nordisk's policies and procedures. In this role, the Associate Director will interact with a wide range of stakeholders across the Clinical Data Science & Evidence (CDSE) team and other departments, including Market Access and Public Affairs. Externally, the individual will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with key partners and stakeholders to advance the generation of strategically focused and innovative RWE through research partnerships. The position requires a strong focus on collaboration with cross-functional teams to facilitate the integration of RWE into decision-making processes, ensuring that the quality and validity of real-world evidence are maintained throughout the research lifecycle. The Associate Director will also represent the company in external forums and presentations, promoting Novo Nordisk's capabilities and expertise in real-world evidence generation. This role is essential for driving the company's RWE research objectives and ensuring that the insights gained from research partnerships are effectively communicated to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of RWE research partnerships and research plans, in alignment with EGP.
• Responsible for all aspects of study execution, including RFP development, due diligence on partner selection, study protocol design, analytic plan development, oversight of data collection/acquisition, data analysis, and development of research findings into publications in alignment with therapy area strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including members of the CDSE team, clinical development, medical affairs, regulatory, and commercial, to facilitate the integration of RWE into decision-making processes.
• Provide insights on the specific tactics/studies within the EGP that could be completed through research partnerships.
• Develop and implement processes and infrastructure to support RWE generation and dissemination through research partnerships.
• Ensure the quality and validity of real-world evidence and ensure that it is ethically and compliantly collected, stored, and analyzed.
• Represent the company in external forums and presentations, promoting the company's real-world evidence capabilities and expertise.

Requirements

• PhD (preferred) or Master's degree in a relevant field such as epidemiology, health outcomes research, biostatistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in RWE, with a focus on pharmaceutical research.
• Strong knowledge of health care systems in the US, real-world data sources and analytical methods, including registry-based studies, electronic health records, and claims data analysis.
• Proven experience in leading and managing research partnerships. Experience running large-scale partnership studies with multiple institutions (preferred).
• Demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed scientific publications, dossier development, and strategic, customer-focused tool development.
• Experience with application of emerging data sources and technologies, such as artificial intelligence, digital health etc.
• Ability to understand complex data and communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and matrixed environment.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate team.

Benefits

• Base compensation range of $205K to $210K.
• Eligibility for a company bonus based on individual and company performance.