Introduction to the Role:
Are you ready to transform real-world data into evidence that changes clinical practice and access decisions? Does it motivate you to see how a well-designed evidence project can improve patients’ treatment journeys and inform the choices of decision-makers in Italy?
In this role, you’ll lead the generation of evidence for strategic brands, working on locally sponsored studies and supporting independent research projects, in collaboration with the medical, access, marketing, and global teams. You’ll be at the heart of the integration between science and business: from study design to the publication of results, and from alignment with brand strategy to data transparency.
You’ll join an environment where we use primary and secondary data on a large scale, undertaking ambitious real-world studies to address unmet clinical needs. You’ll report to the Head of Medical Evidence and Medical Information, contributing directly to decisions and tangible changes in healthcare practice.
Accountabilities:
- Coordination of AZ-sponsored RWE studies: Plan, manage, and deliver local non-interventional studies, coordinating the cross-functional study team; ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards;
- Planning of evidence generation for the brand: Lead the entire Evidence Planning process for assigned brands, generating robust value evidence and value propositions aligned with brand strategy;
- Feasibility Assessment: Conduct feasibility assessments for AZ-sponsored initiatives, anticipating operational risks and opportunities to accelerate execution;
- Study Documentation Development: Draft sections of Study Design Concepts, protocols, CRFs, study reports, and manuscripts for publication, ensuring methodological rigor and scientific clarity;
- Governance and Transparency: Coordinate internal reviews and governance processes for evidence-generation initiatives; oversee the registration of studies in the designated systems and the dissemination of results in accordance with transparency policies;
- RWE Data Access and Collection: Ensure access to, collection of, and quality of data in AZ-sponsored Real-World Evidence studies, maximizing their analytical value;
- Implementation of Global/Regional Programs: Ensure the local implementation of umbrella programs led at the global or regional level, maintaining consistency and compliance;
- Ethics and Regulatory Interactions: Coordinate ethics submissions and interactions with regulatory authorities and registry holders (e.g., national health data/registry agencies);
- Vendor Management: Serve as the primary point of contact with service providers; negotiate and manage performance to achieve measurable results;
- Relationships with Investigators and Global Teams: Act as the operational interface with investigators and Global Evidence Delivery to obtain approvals and deliver studies within approved budgets and timelines;
- Agreements and Negotiations: Prepare and negotiate agreements with scientific consultants, investigators, and providers, ensuring legal compliance and quality;
- Training and Publications: Train new colleagues and interns on Medical Evidence processes and SOPs; serve as the Local Publication Coordinator for the assigned therapeutic area;
- Quality and Compliance: Ensure that all activities comply with written procedures, applicable regulatory requirements, and internal standards, in line with the company’s Values, Code of Conduct, and Italian law.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Master’s degree (MSc) in STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics);
- Fundamental knowledge of basic research, drug discovery, drug development, and clinical research;
- Knowledge of clinical research legislation, particularly regarding non-interventional studies and non-profit studies;
- Fluency in spoken English and Italian;
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint);
- Project Management and Leadership;
- Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Previous experience in conducting Real-World Evidence activities;
- Qualified epidemiologist or solid experience in epidemiology and data analytics;
- Experience in clinical research as a Clinical Project Leader, Clinical Trial Coordinator, or Study Physician in the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare, or research setting;
- Degree in Medicine in relevant therapeutic areas or a PhD in a scientific/healthcare field;
- Active interest in continuing education within the pharmaceutical industry
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry;
- Established network with relevant external stakeholders;
- Experience in digital health and digital technologies applied to clinical research and clinical practice.
Why AstraZeneca:
Here, you’re on the front lines of turning science into real-world impact for patients: we drive evidence throughout the entire lifecycle of our products, from supporting R&D investment decisions through pre-launch to real-world adoption. You’ll work with diverse teams in the same room who generate bold ideas, using cutting-edge technologies and large-scale primary and secondary data to respond quickly to unmet clinical needs. We value curiosity and kindness alongside ambition: here you’ll find the pace, connections, and support to grow your leadership, see your work translate into concrete changes in medical practice, and help reinvest in the next wave of innovation.
Call to Action:
If you want to see your evidence translate into clinical decisions that matter, bring your expertise to AstraZeneca and help shape the next generation of real-world studies now!
We offer:
Salary Range: 38.678,40 - 58.017,60 EUR Annual
Contract Level: C2
CBA: Chimico-Farmaceutico
Full-time
Maternity Leave
Benefits:
In addition to the Gross Base Salary, we offer:
- An annual target bonus governed by the Company’s policies as amended from time to time and subject to periodic review;
- Participation Bonus (if applicable) governed by the Company’s policies as amended from time to time and subject to periodic review;
- Wellbeing benefits (welfare, insurance, psychological support, etc.) governed by the Company’s policies as amended from time to time and subject to periodic review;
Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, internal organizational equity and other relevant factor.
Date Posted
15-lug-2026
Closing Date
29-lug-2026
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
