Medical Evidence Specialist

Reporting to the Head of Medical Evidence and Medical Information, the **Medical Evidence Specialist** will manage all operational activities related to the support of Externally Sponsored Research (ESR) projects across various therapeutic areas. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth execution and compliance of ESR projects from inception to closure.

**Accountabilities**

The role broadly includes the following key components:

- Be the point of contact between the Company and the Investigators, from ESR protocol approval to ESR closure for assigned studies;
- Act as the point of contact for Global Evidence Delivery team for all ESR projects assigned;
- Support Medical Evidence Advisors during ESR proposal and ESR protocol approval phases;
- Be responsible for ESR tools and systems for assigned ESR update during all process cycle (from proposal received to study closure);
- Contribute as cross-functional team member to evidence generation planning process;
- Be responsible for internal training on Medical Evidence delivery processes and SOPs (ESRs);
- Execute all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare local and international laws, regulations, guidelines, and industry codes;
- Manage all activities and account relationships according to Company values, Code of Conduct, Company guidelines, and internal procedures;
- If needed, act as a backup for ESR operation activities for Medical Evidence Advisors assigned to other therapeutic areas.

**Essential Skills/Experience**
- Scientific degree or Master degree in health related field;
- Fundamental knowledge of basic research, drug discovery, drug development, clinical research and operations;
- Previous experience in clinical research as Clinical Project Leader, Clinical Trial Coordinator or equivalent roles in pharmaceutical industry, health care units or research groups;
- Excellent knowledge of Italian and European clinical research legislation;
- Outstanding project management skills, including budget planning and oversight;
- Proficiency in spoken English and Italian;
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and previous experience with clinical study management systems;
- Good communication and public speaking skills;
- Goals oriented and good team player.

**Desirable Skills/Experience**
- Ph.D. in a science, epidemiology or health related field;
- Proven skills in analysing data and ability to interpret and present results effectively;
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with external partners and stakeholders;
- An active interest in pursuing continuing education within the pharmaceutical industry.

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