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Evidence Generation Lead, Central Europe Multiple Locations Category: Data Sciences

Takeda · Zurich, Switzerland

Full-timeOn-sitePosted 3 November 2026
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Evidence Generation Lead, Central Europe Zurich, Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland| Vienna, Austria| Hoofddorp, Netherlands Apply Now Job ID R0190643 Category Data Sciences Subcategory Research & Development Business Unit Global Portfolio Division Job Type Full time By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description About the Role In this Senior Manager level role, you will help shape and deliver the evidence generation strategy for Central Europe, identifying local evidence gaps and translating them into scientifically rigorous, feasible, patient-focused, and compliant plans. You will play a key role in connecting the needs of the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Austria with regional and global evidence strategies, plans, and investment decisions. As part of the Global Evidence Generation organization, you will provide scientific and operational leadership for approved research activities, including real-world evidence, observational research, database studies, and investigator-initiated research. Your work will contribute to high-quality research across the study lifecycle and effective management of the regional evidence portfolio. You will also help advance innovative research methods, digital tools, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence-enabled capabilities to strengthen evidence generation, synthesis, and decision-making. How You Will Contribute Lead evidence generation strategy by identifying and prioritizing local evidence gaps with medical, access, and cross-functional partners. Direct research across the study lifecycle from concept development and governance review through execution, analysis, reporting, close-out, and dissemination. Develop scientific study materials with internal experts and external partners, including protocols, analysis plans, reports, abstracts, and manuscripts. Ensure scientific quality and compliance by applying company policies, ethical standards, research practices, and relevant country regulations. Coordinate integrated research planning with regional, global, and local partners across medical, research, access, regulatory, data, and operational functions. Manage the evidence portfolio by overseeing budgets, forecasts, vendors, resources, timelines, governance, performance, and material risks. Apply digital and analytical capabilities to strengthen evidence planning, portfolio oversight, communication, synthesis, and decision-making. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in medicine, pharmacy, life sciences, public health, epidemiology, health economics, or a related field. Eight to ten years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare research, academia, or a related environment. Demonstrated ownership of evidence generation strategy and experience leading or overseeing Medical Affairs research studies. Strong knowledge of research methods, good research practices, and applicable ethical and regulatory requirements. Ability to translate medical and healthcare questions into clear evidence needs and executable research plans. Strong scientific judgment and experience evaluating study designs, data, analyses, and scientific outputs. Demonstrated project, portfolio, vendor, and budget management skills across multiple complex studies and priorities. Strong stakeholder influence, matrix leadership, communication, facilitation, presentation, digital, data science, and professional English-language skills. Location: While a primary location is identified for this role, qualified internal candidates in other locations Netherlands and Austria may also be considered, subject to business needs, role requirements, and local employment considerations. Compensation: The salary range displayed reflects the primary location associated with this posting. Compensation may vary for candidates considered in other locations. Where applicable, location-specific salary ranges and compensation information will be provided in accordance with local requirements. Locations Zurich, SwitzerlandAUT - Vienna - Kärntner Ring, Hoofddorp, Netherlands Base Salary Range: CHF141,100.00 - CHF194,040.00 The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. For information about our benefits, please click here . 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