Associate Director, Global Integrated Evidence Operations

Summary:

The Global Integrated Evidence Operations, Associate Director role oversees and coordinates the operational processes, digital system support, and governance for Global Integrated Evidence & Innovation (GIE&I), which includes responsibility for operating models, system readiness, and process adherence for integrated evidence planning (IEP) and generation programs across the enterprise. In addition, the role will play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of general department operations to support timely and transparent delivery of high impact evidence.

Responsibilities:

• Support the creation and management of IEP program with a focus on operational efficiency by building out and maintaining digital planning platform/repository

• Track and report IEP program updates to leadership

• Oversee the digital IEP planning platform/repository and monitor data quality

• Ensure operational excellence through the continued development and implementation of standardized processes, tools, and governance for IEP and generation  

• Contribute to the development of operational KPIs and dashboards to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement for IEP planning and generation

• Lead enterprise training, change management, and capability building for systems, process, and governance

• Support evidence planning governance to ensure alignment with asset vision and strategic objectives

• Support evidence generation governance to oversee the execution of evidence generation activities.

• Contribute strategic thinking and thought partnership for evidence operations, systems and governance

• Recommend process improvements and efficiencies to leadership

• Develop and maintain relationships with colleagues involved in the IEP, evidence generation and governance processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in drug development or business management.

• 5+ years of experience in life sciences or project management supporting research needs.

• Proven track record in program management with matrixed teams in health or life sciences.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to prioritize tasks and focus work accordingly.

• Capability to synthesize large amounts of data into meaningful content.

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills for diverse stakeholders.

• Excellent project, time management, and organizational skills.

• Ability to thrive under pressure, meet deadlines, and lead parallel projects.

• Competence in drug development lifecycle and scientific understanding of assets.

Preferred:

• Formal training or certification in project management methodologies (PMP, Six Sigma, Agile).

• Experience in developing IEPs or managing complex processes across cross-functional stakeholders.

• Experience in leading or working closely with leadership governance

• Successful execution and management of multiple projects supporting life sciences research.

• Technical experience in drug development/commercialization.

• Knowledge of drug development lifecycle functions such as Discovery, Clinical Trials, and Regulatory.

• Experience with digital technology to support management of planning and research