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Associate Director - Research Partnerships

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.
Plainsboro, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2025

About the Department

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The Clinical, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department at Novo Nordisk is one of the most diverse and collaborative groups within the organization. From health-care-provider interactions and developing and implementing regulatory strategies with the FDA to providing medical education and collecting data to support efficacy and new product development, CMR is involved. The one thing that keeps us all marching to the same beat is our patient-centered focus. At Novo Nordisk, you will help patients around the world. As their needs evolve, so does our challenge to find better and more innovative ways to improve their quality of life. We’re changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?

The Position

The Associate Director, Research Partnerships (RP) is responsible for developing and executing Real-World Evidence (RWE) research partnerships and research plans to advance the company's RWE research objectives, in alignment with the Evidence Generation Plan (EGP).

Externally, the Associate Director RP will be the lead for research within a specific therapeutic area (e.g., obesity, diabetes, etc.) and will be accountable for study specific partnerships as well as project timelines, budget, deliverables, and publications, all while complying with Novo Nordisk policies and procedures.

Relationships

This position reports to a Senior Director within the Clinical Data Science & Evidence (CDSE) - RWE team. This role will interact with a wide number of stakeholders across CDSE and more broadly within Clinical, Medical and Regulatory, Market Access and Public Affairs. Externally, this individual is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with key external partners, stakeholders and customers, to advance the generation of strategically focused and novel RWE through research partnerships.

Essential Functions

  • 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

Physical Requirements

10-20% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

  • 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 present 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
  • We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

    Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

    If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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