Strategic Evidence Lead – Central Europe

Takeda; Zürich; On-site; CHF 141,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Senior Manager-level professional to shape and deliver the Central Europe evidence generation strategy, coordinating needs across the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Austria within a Global Evidence Generation framework.

You will lead approved research activities including real-world evidence, observational studies, database studies, and investigator-initiated research, contributing to study lifecycle quality and regional portfolio management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine, pharmacy, life sciences, public health, epidemiology, health economics, or related field.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in pharma, healthcare research, academia, or related environment.
• Demonstrated ownership of evidence generation strategy and experience leading or overseeing Medical Affairs research studies.
• Strong knowledge of research methods, good research practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ability to translate medical and healthcare questions into clear evidence needs and executable research plans.
• Strong scientific judgment and experience evaluating study designs, data, analyses, and outputs.

Responsibilities

• Lead evidence generation strategy by identifying and prioritizing local gaps with medical, access, and cross-functional partners.
• Direct research across the study lifecycle from concept to dissemination.
• Develop scientific study materials with internal experts and external partners.
• Ensure scientific quality and compliance with policies, ethics, research practices, and country regulations.
• Coordinate integrated research planning with regional, global, and local partners across functions.
• Manage the evidence portfolio including budgets, forecasts, vendors, resources, timelines, governance, and risks.
• Apply digital and analytical capabilities to strengthen evidence planning and decision-making.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Matrix leadership

Communication

Digital capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Job description

Takeda is seeking a Senior Manager-level professional to shape and deliver the Central Europe evidence generation strategy, coordinating needs across the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Austria within a Global Evidence Generation framework.

You will lead approved research activities including real-world evidence, observational studies, database studies, and investigator-initiated research, contributing to study lifecycle quality and regional portfolio management.