Medical Director, Evidence Generation

Alfasigma; Basel; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Alfasigma is seeking a Medical Director, Evidence Generation, to lead strategic and operational activities within Medical Affairs. You will shape integrated evidence plans spanning clinical, real-world, and economic data to demonstrate product value across regions and stages of development.

You will collaborate with Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Development, and Publications, driving innovative methodologies and ensuring regulatory and ethical compliance while guiding a high-performing team

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field with solid years in evidence generation, HEOR, or related areas.
• Experience in design and oversight of real-world evidence studies from protocol to delivery.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration across Medical Affairs, Publications, Pharmacovigilance, and Commercial functions.

Responsibilities

• Strategize and oversee Medical evidence generation plans aligned with product portfolios and regional needs.
• Scope, initiate, and manage RWE studies including registries, databases, and literature reviews.
• Provide epidemiological, HOR, and RWE consulting to brand teams and support publication planning.

Skills

Epidemiology

HEOR

RWE study design

Biostatistics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD

MPH or Health Economics

Job description

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Alfasigma is a privately held global healthcare company founded over 75 years ago in Italy, where it remains headquartered today in Bologna and Milan. The Group operates in over 100 markets spanning Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa.

Over three years ago, we embarked on a transformative journey to become a truly global innovative healthcare company with a leading focus on Gastrointestinal (GI) health. We have experienced remarkable growth, nearly doubled our revenues, expanding geographically, and integrating several key acquisitions. We have also evolved our portfolio, expanded into rare and specialty segments, and strengthened our pipeline and people's capabilities.

But our journey is far from complete! In fact, this is just the beginning of a bold new chapter in Alfasigma's history. We are committed to advancing innovation and leveraging our deep expertise to provide better health and a better quality of life for patients and consumers worldwide and expand our reach across diverse markets.

Purpose of the Job

The medical Director, evidence generation is responsible for supporting strategic and operational activities of Medical Affairs Department at Alfasigma through real world evidence (RWE) generation. An integral part of Medical Affairs Research is the conceptualization and execution of scientifically credible research on Alfasigma products and their disease states / therapeutic areas. The development of a strategic real world evidence generation plan involves internal and external stakeholders to identify the most important research questions that will beneficially impact patient care. Successfully answering these questions will require the design of research that is fit for purpose (including pharmacoepidemiology research, registries, Health Outcomes Research (HOR), oversight of investigator-initiated research plan; etc.) with partnerships from other parts of Medical Affairs, Publications and Scientific Communications, Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Development, Market Access, and commercial functions.

Your role

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Strategic Planning and oversight

• Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to Lead the development and execution of Medical evidence generation strategy and tactics supporting products in development as well as those commercially available, with appropriate prioritization and use of resources ensuring alignment with corporate goals, regional needs, and therapeutic priorities.
• Oversee the Design and implementation of Integrated Evidence Generation Plans (IEGPs) that incorporate clinical, real-world, and economic data to support product positioning and value demonstration.

Development and execution of Evidence Plans

• Scope RWE studies (Regional/National/Academic/Patient/Vendor), selection of new or existing academic (can include: ISR/lIS/NIS)/non-governmental registries (retrospective/prospective), management across various phases from start up, maintenance to final deliverables
• Translate (early) trial efficacy to real-world comparative effectiveness as part of early and late phase study planning, identification of subpopulations, and for potential risk-sharing purposes
• Design and implement multiple database and/or de novo (e.g. registries) pharmacoepidemiologic studies, as well as literature reviews, intended to provide insight into background epidemiology, disease state regular care, and/or quantify benefits and/or risks potentially associated with Alfasigma products
• Understand the legal and compliance environment and drive collaboration with the Legal and Compliance team

Cross-Functional Leadership and Collaboration

• Provide epidemiological, HOR, patient-reported outcomes, or/and RWE consulting and support to brand teams, program teams, and safety, and disseminate technical information through technical reports, presentation, and publication in peer-reviewed literature as agreed by the team
• Collaborate with scientific communication and medical directors in development and communication of key literature analyses to internal stakeholders; provide strategic support of publication planning and participate on publication team to provide medical and scientific oversight to publication and scientific presentations

Operational Excellence

• Oversee budgets, timelines, and resources for evidence generation projects to ensure efficient execution and adherence to quality standards.
• Drive innovation in evidence generation methodologies, incorporating new technologies, advanced analytics, and digital health tools.
• Ensure compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards in all evidence generation activities.

Team dynamics and Development

• Drive the spirit of "ONE Team" across all functions by supporting a team approach to focus on our patients and customers as our top priorities
• Make Alfasigma a truly desired place to work

Who you are

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD, or master’s in public health or health economics) and relevant and solid years of experience in evidence generation, clinical development, HEOR, or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience in Epidemiology, Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEOR), or/and Health Systems Research
• Experience in design, conduct and oversight of real-world evidence studies ranging from protocol writing to project management oversight and data interpretation and communication.
• Solid understanding of the cross functional drug development lifecycle and processes (Business Development, clinical trial design, conduct, & endpoint selection, Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics, and Regulatory)
• Experience in Rheumatology, specificallyRheumatoid Arthritis, is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated depth of understanding of observational research methods, regulatory standards, and ability to leverage epidemiologic and data science expertise to meet evolving business needs
• Launch team experience and Immunology/GI experience strongly preferred

Why Join Alfasigma:

• At Alfasigma, we foster a culture where the courage to innovate is key to our success.
• We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and extensive opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Our commitment to people and patients is at the heart of everything we do. We value diversity and welcome individuals with unique perspectives and experiences. We believe that open-mindedness, collaboration, and a shared passion for innovation are essential to achieving meaningful progress.
• Join Alfasigma and become part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of the pharmaceutical industry.