Director Global Evidence Generation Rare Disease

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You will ensure evidence strategies are robust, actionable, and aligned with business priorities, translating plans into impactful studies, scientific communication and practical insights that support decision‑making. /p h3Your role /h3 pAs Global Evidence Generation Director you will lead and drive the global evidence generation strategy for Rare Disease in close partnership with therapy area medical teams, regions, key affiliates, clinical development, market access, commercial, safety, regulatory and external scientific stakeholders. /p pYou will be accountable for translating medical and business priorities into an integrated evidence generation approach that supports clinical practice change, scientific communication and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires strategic judgement, strong cross‑functional leadership, and the ability to ensure that evidence activities are prioritised, compliant, scientifically robust and aligned with the Rare Disease ambition. /p h3Key responsibilities /h3 ul liShape and lead the integrated evidence strategy across the Rare Disease portfolio and brands, ensuring evidence plans are aligned with therapy area strategies and business priorities. /li liDrive design and execution of priority real‑world evidence (RWE) and Investigator‑Sponsored Study (ISS) activities, providing expert input on study concepts, coordinating delivery across teams and markets, and ensuring evidence generation supports launch and lifecycle goals. /li liLead and coordinate the evidence team, including Evidence Generation Associate Directors and Project Managers, ensuring clear priorities, strong execution, progress tracking and delivery against timelines, budgets and impact. /li liTranslate evidence into impact, working with Publications, Scientific Communication and cross‑functional teams to ensure study outputs are communicated effectively and embedded into key scientific dialogue deliverables. /li liBuild evidence generation capability, acting as a subject‑matter expert and mentor for the evidence team and wider Medical Affairs organisation. /li liPartner across the enterprise, building strong collaboration with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, RD, affiliates, RWE/Data Science experts and external stakeholders to address portfolio evidence needs. /li liContribute to Medical Affairs functional leadership team, helping set direction, prioritise resources, develop talent and strengthen a state‑of‑the‑art Medical Affairs organisation focused on advancing patient care. /li /ul h3About the team /h3 pYou will join Global Medical Affairs – Rare Disease, a global organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for people living with rare diseases.

The team works across therapy areas and functional disciplines to generate insights, shape medical strategy, drive scientific dialogue, support clinical care pathways and build organisational readiness for current and future assets. /p pThe Evidence Generation function plays a central role in ensuring that our strategies are supported by high‑quality evidence and that evidence activities are focused on the questions that matter most for patients, healthcare professionals, payers, regulators and healthcare systems.

You will work with highly skilled colleagues across the global Rare Disease organisation and with regional and affiliate teams in key markets. /p h3Your skills and qualifications /h3 pWe are looking for a strategic, collaborative and scientifically strong leader who can operate with confidence in a global, matrixed organisation. /p pTo be successful in this role, you will ideally have: /p ul liOver 10 years of evidence generation experience within the pharmaceutical or pharmaceutical service industry, including global, regional or multi‑country exposure, ideally in rare disease or specialty care. /li liA proven track record in influential leadership and ability to build and drive high‑performing evidence activities and complex strategic projects. /li liStrong understanding of pharmaceutical governance, compliance, quality and ethical requirements related to evidence generation and external collaborations. /li liProven ability to build teams and lead cross‑functional teams without direct authority, influence senior stakeholders and translate complex evidence topics into clear strategic recommendations. /li liExcellent communication skills in English, with the ability to create alignment, present to senior audiences and engage credibly with scientific experts. /li liA structured, impact‑oriented approach to prioritisation, resource allocation and execution in a complex global environment. /li /ul h3Deadline /h3 pPlease apply by Aug 31st. ph3Director, Global Evidence Generation – Rare Disease /h3 pCategory: Medical Affairs /p pLocation: Zurich, Switzerland (Zurich, CH) /p h3Overview /h3 pAre you motivated to shape how evidence is generated, integrated and translated into impact for people living with rare diseases?

Do you combine strategic evidence leadership with the drive to turn scientific strategy into high‑quality execution, launch readiness and stakeholder value? /p pThis senior role in Global Medical Affairs – Rare Disease will set the direction for evidence generation across the Rare Disease portfolio while staying close to delivery.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. /p h3Equality of opportunity /h3 pWe commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

We recognise that to be the best company for the world, we need diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr