Evidence Generation Specialist (Saudi National)

Evidence Generation Specialist – Driving Impactful Scientific Evidence at AbbVie

At AbbVie, we are dedicated to transforming lives by delivering innovative solutions that address critical health challenges today and tomorrow. Our mission is rooted in advancing groundbreaking research in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and beyond. As an Evidence Generation Specialist within our Medical Affairs team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare by ensuring our scientific evidence is robust, compliant, and strategically disseminated to drive meaningful impact.

This dynamic position offers the opportunity to lead end-to-end evidence generation initiatives, collaborating across global functions to translate approved research priorities into high-impact studies and publications. Reporting to the Evidence Generation Lead, you will oversee the execution of evidence-generation portfolios, fostering collaboration with external partners, investigators, and internal stakeholders to deliver timely, compliant, and scientifically rigorous outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Your role will encompass a broad spectrum of responsibilities, ensuring excellence in every phase of evidence generation:

• Study Execution Excellence: Lead the implementation of approved evidence-generation studies, developing detailed execution plans with clear timelines, budgets, and milestones. Monitor progress, mitigate risks, and maintain comprehensive study documentation to ensure compliance and readiness for audits and inspections.
• CRO and Vendor Management: Act as the primary liaison for Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and vendors, overseeing selection, onboarding, and performance monitoring. Conduct governance meetings, review deliverables, and ensure financial reconciliation and contract compliance.
• Site and Investigator Coordination: Engage with investigators to support study activation, resolve operational challenges, and facilitate seamless study execution. Manage site identification, start-up activities, and close-out processes to ensure smooth progress.
• Portfolio Oversight: Track recruitment and study progress, identifying risks related to timelines or budgets. Escalate critical issues to leadership and provide regular updates on study health to maintain alignment with strategic objectives.
• Publication Leadership: Own the publication planning process, executing strategies to ensure timely and compliant dissemination of scientific findings. Manage medical writers and vendors, coordinate manuscript development, and secure necessary approvals for presentations and publications.
• Scientific Communication: Collaborate with Medical, Market Access, and Commercial teams to disseminate evidence effectively. Maintain publication trackers, budgets, and impact metrics to measure the reach and utilization of scientific outputs across key functions.

This role requires a collaborative mindset, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to driving evidence-based decision-making. You will thrive in an environment where innovation meets precision, ensuring that AbbVie’s scientific contributions are both impactful and compliant with global regulatory standards.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of academic rigor and practical expertise in evidence generation:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Public Health, Healthcare Sciences, or a related healthcare discipline is required. An advanced degree (Master’s) in Clinical Research, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Economics, or a related field is highly advantageous.
• Experience: Minimum of three years of experience in evidence generation, clinical research, or a related field, with a strong foundation in study execution, regulatory compliance, and scientific publication processes.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in study management tools, regulatory databases, and publication tracking systems. Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Publication Practice (GPP), and relevant regulatory guidelines is essential.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities. The ability to work collaboratively across global teams and adapt to evolving scientific and regulatory landscapes is critical.

Join AbbVie in shaping the future of healthcare by contributing to evidence generation initiatives that make a tangible difference in patient outcomes. Your expertise will be instrumental in advancing our mission of delivering innovative solutions that address today’s most pressing health challenges.