Manager-RWE Research Analytics

Manager - RWE Research Analytics

Location – Hyderabad # LI Hybrid

Major Responsibilities:

People Leadership & Team Development (40-50%)

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Research Analysts, setting clear expectations and providing regular feedback on performance and growth
• Conduct performance reviews, goal setting, and career development conversations; support team members’ professional growth within the Research Analyst career ladder
• Manage workload allocation across the team, matching study complexity to analyst experience levels and development goals
• Foster a collaborative team culture that emphasizes scientific rigor, continuous learning, and effective partnership with Scientific Data Analysts
• Support hiring and onboarding of new Research Analysts; ensure consistent application of scientific standards across the team
• Identify skill gaps and coordinate training or mentorship to build team capabilities in RWE methodologies, study design, and scientific communication

Scientific Oversight & Quality Assurance (25-30%)

• Provide scientific oversight and quality review for Research Analyst deliverables including protocols, SOPs, study reports, and stakeholder communications
• Ensure studies are designed with methodological rigor, appropriate for the research question, and aligned with regulatory and organizational standards
• Serve as escalation point for complex methodological questions or scientific challenges; provide guidance on study design decisions
• Review and approve codelists specifications and variable definitions before handoff to Scientific Data Analysts
• Champion scientific quality standards and contribute to continuous improvement of team processes and templates

Individual Contributor Work (20-30%)

• Serve as lead Research Analyst on select high complexity or strategically important studies, maintaining hands on scientific expertise
• Author protocols, SOPs, and study reports for assigned projects; present findings to stakeholders and cross-functional partners
• Conduct feasibility assessments and provide scientific input on new study requests
• Contribute to scientific publications, conference presentations, and thought leadership activities

Cross-functional Collaboration &Stakeholder Management (10-15%)

• Partner with Scientific Data analytics Manager/Team Leader to ensure effective collaboration between scientific and technical tracks; jointly resolve resource conflicts or workflow issues
• Serve as key liaison between the Research Analytics team and medical affairs stakeholders including the US RWE team
• Participate in portfolio planning discussions, providing input on study prioritization, resource requirements, and timeline feasibility
• Represent the Research Analytics function in cross-functional governance meetings and evidence generation planning

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a field such as epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, economics or equivalent and 6+ years conducting research in the pharma industry, contract research organization, or academic institute; or experience in a closely related discipline within the pharma industry (e.g., clinical research, statistics, epidemiology, pricing).

Or

Master’s degree in a field such as epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, economics or similar. And 4+ years of experience conducting research in the pharma industry, contract research organization, or academic institute; or experience in a closely related discipline within the pharma industry.

Or

PhD in a field such as epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, economics or similar. And 2+ years of experience conducting research in the pharma industry, contract research organization, or academic institute; or experience in a closely related discipline within the pharma industry.

• Demonstrated track record of independently leading observational studies from design through reporting
• Experience managing or mentoring junior researchers, with evidence of developing others’ capabilities
• Strong portfolio of scientific deliverables
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in pharmaceutical or healthcare settings
• Deep expertise in RWE study designs
• Strong understanding of real-world data sources, their applications, and limitations
• Working knowledge of medical coding systems and ability to define and review codelist specifications
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for RWE in pharma
• Ability to motivate, develop, and hold team members creating a supportive environment
• deep expertise in RWE methods with commitment to rigorous high quality evidence generation
• Ability to balance day-to-day execution with longer-term team and capability building
• Skilled at translating complex scientific concepts for diverse audiences; comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders
• Builds effective partnerships across functions; navigates matrixed environments successfully
• Comfortable shifting between manager and IC responsibilities based on business needs

Desired Skills:

• Quality and timeliness of team deliverables against committed timelines
• Team engagement, retention, and development
• Stakeholder satisfaction with Research Analyst outputs and partnership
• Scientific impact of evidence generated
• Effectiveness of partnership with Scientific Data Analytics function
• Personal contribution on IC assignments
• Act in accordance with the Novartis Values and Behaviors in all aspects of the job

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