Director of Medical Evidence Generation

BioTalent; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Global exposure

Competitive compensation

Job summary

BioTalent is partnering with a global pharmaceutical company to recruit a Director of Medical Evidence Generation. This strategic Global Medical Affairs role shapes and delivers evidence across an immunology portfolio, identifying needs, aligning priorities and ensuring high-quality clinical and real-world data support for decisions throughout the lifecycle.

You will influence global strategy, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and drive evidence initiatives to improve patient outcomes while

Qualifications

• MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent advanced scientific degree.
• Significant pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience.
• Proven ability to develop and execute evidence-generation strategies at global scale.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute evidence generation strategies aligned with medical objectives.
• Identify evidence gaps and define priorities across the product lifecycle.
• Provide strategic leadership for clinical studies, observational research and real-world evidence.
• Partner with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Market Access, HEOR, Commercial and Regulatory to align evidence priorities.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to deliver evidence activities on schedule and within budget.
• Oversee study progress, timelines, budgets and KPIs.
• Evaluate data and insights to inform future evidence strategies.
• Build relationships with external experts, researchers and strategic partners.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Immunology knowledge

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD

Job description

BioTalent is partnering with a global pharmaceutical company to recruit a Director of Medical Evidence Generation. This is a strategic Global Medical Affairs position focused on shaping and delivering evidence generation activities across an immunology portfolio.

Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, you will be responsible for identifying evidence needs, defining strategic priorities, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality clinical and real-world evidence that supports medical, scientific, and healthcare decision-making throughout the product lifecycle.

This role offers the opportunity to influence global strategy, build meaningful collaborations, and drive evidence generation initiatives that support patient outcomes and advance scientific understanding.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute evidence generation strategies aligned with broader medical and asset objectives.


• Identify evidence gaps and define priorities across the product lifecycle.


• Provide strategic leadership for evidence generation activities, including clinical studies, observational research, and real-world evidence initiatives.


• Partner with stakeholders across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Market Access, HEOR, Commercial, and Regulatory functions to ensure alignment on evidence priorities.


• Lead cross-functional collaboration to deliver evidence generation activities effectively and on schedule.


• Oversee study progress, timelines, budgets, and key performance metrics.


• Evaluate emerging data and insights to inform future evidence generation strategies.


• Build and maintain relationships with external experts, research organisations, academic institutions, and strategic partners.


• Support lifecycle planning and optimisation through robust evidence generation approaches.


• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with relevant compliance, regulatory, and governance requirements.

Experience & Qualifications

• MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent advanced scientific degree.


• Significant experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.


• Proven experience developing and executing evidence generation strategies at a regional or global level.


• Strong understanding of clinical research, observational studies, and real-world evidence methodologies.


• Experience working within global, cross-functional, and matrixed organisations.


• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives.


• Strong data interpretation, communication, and partnership-building skills.


• Previous experience within Immunology is strongly preferred.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to play a key strategic role within a global Medical Affairs organisation.


• Influence evidence generation activities across an innovative immunology portfolio.


• Exposure to senior international stakeholders and cross-functional leadership teams.


• Competitive salary, benefits package, and flexible hybrid working environment.


• Belgium-based position with global scope and visibility.