HTA Evidence Synthesis Statistician / HTA Evidence Synthesis Statisticianess

Job ID: REQ-10047718

Date: September 15, 2025

Location: Switzerland

Summary

We are dedicated to cultivating a source of versatile, commercially focused, and inspiring talent. As part of our ongoing mission to embody proactive thought leadership, we focus on sharing our enterprise strategies while addressing the unique needs of each country as a value-added solution partner. Join the International HEOR & PCO Team, a crucial ally in International Value & Access, leading the evidence generation to demonstrate the value of our innovative medicine portfolio.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior HTA Statistician to apply innovative statistical approaches to complex challenges in health technology assessment (HTA). This role enables you to lead the evidence synthesis of patient data from clinical, observational, and real-world studies supporting HTA submissions, all while working in a flexible and collaborative environment.

Your responsibilities will include leading the design and execution of evidence-synthesis for HTA submissions, including the EU HTA JCA Dossier and health economic models. You will apply your methodological and analytical expertise to predict the value of Novartis assets and strategize on how to best present this information to external decision-makers. The role entails effectively communicating and tailoring generated evidence to various stakeholder audiences.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop core global Indirect Treatment Comparison (ITC) plans for HTA, payer, and other Access stakeholder assessments, submissions, and negotiations, while leading publications to meet business objectives.
• Provide strategic, methodological, and analytical support to regions and key countries for local HTA submissions and support local HTA strategy assessments.
• Set up internal systems to proactively capture key HTA analytic requirements across international markets to inform and optimize internal deliverables, such as statistical analysis plans.
• Identify the need for preliminary ITCs to support value propositions, development, pricing, and commercial strategic forecasts and decisions.
• Lead and facilitate the sharing of best practices and key learnings across regions, countries, and cross-functional partners.
• Stay abreast of innovative techniques, utilizing robust analytical methods and available data to inform pricing and market access strategy.
• Collaborate with the MA Biostats team for trial analyses, HTA challenges, and statistical evaluations.
• Act as a Strategic Partner for key stakeholders within HEOR & PCO and International Value & Access to ensure alignment with brand, commercial, access, and evidence strategies.
• Mentor and coach junior members of evidence modeling teams and across functions.

Essential Requirements:

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in statistics with relevant experience in HTA and clinical research:

• MSc/PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related field with experience in the pharmaceutical industry or life-science consultancy.
• 6-8 years of relevant experience in consultancy or the pharmaceutical industry in Evidence Synthesis, Health Economics, Health Technology Assessment, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of clinical drug development and HTA-related regulations and processes.
• Local HTA experience, including familiarity with country-level HTA submissions.
• Deep understanding of statistical methodologies for indirect treatment comparisons (ITCs) and population-adjusted indirect comparison (PAIC).
• Proficiency in statistical software such as R and/or SAS.
• Strong interpersonal and scientific communication skills with excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead in a matrix environment and work collaboratively in interdisciplinary cross-functional teams.

Location:

This role can be based in London, UK; Basel, Switzerland; or Dublin, Ireland.

Benefits:

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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to creating an outstanding, inclusive work environment and building diverse teams that reflect the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation:

Novartis is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to all individuals. If you require assistance due to a medical condition or disability during the recruitment process, please contact inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com with your request and contact information.

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Company Information:

• Division: International
• Business Unit: Marketing
• Functional Area: Market Access
• Job Type: Full time
• Employment Type: Regular
• Shift Work: No
• Company/Legal Entity: Novartis Pharma AG