p pAlfasigma is a privately held global healthcare company founded over 75 years ago in Italy, where it remains headquartered today in Bologna and Milan. The Group operates in over 100 markets spanning Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa. /p pOver three years ago, we embarked on a transformative journey to become ba truly global innovative healthcare company with a leading focus on Gastrointestinal (GI) health /b. We have experienced remarkable growth, nearly doubled our revenues, expanding geographically, and integrating several key acquisitions. b /p pIn this role as Senior Manager, you will serve as the organization’s subject-matter expert for licensed information resources, ensuring employees have timely, cost-effective, ethical and compliant access to the external information they need.

You will oversee strategic vendor and portfolio management, budgets, information governance, advanced literature searching and stakeholder education, while ensuring the responsible and compliant use of AI in scientific research and information retrieval. /p pThis position can be based in either the UK or the US. /p h3Purpose of the Job /h3 ul liServe as the organization’s senior subject-matter expert for licensed information resources and works closely with Procurement, Legal, Compliance, IT, RD, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, Business Development, and other functions. /li liEnsure that employees have timely, cost-effective, ethical, and compliant access to the external information required to support research development, medical, regulatory, safety, any other relevant business stakeholders in business decision-making. /li liResponsible for budget oversightstrategic vendor and portfolio management, research ethics, managing library contractors, information governance, advanced literature searching, and stakeholder education. /li liEnsure responsible and compliant use of artificial intelligence in scientific research and information retrieval, including appropriate source verification, transparency, copyright compliance, confidentiality, and human oversight. /li /ul h3Principal Accountabilities /h3 ul liLead negotiations and renewals for scientific journals, databases, literature platforms, competitive intelligence resources, document delivery services, and other licensed information products. /li liDevelop negotiation strategies based on utilization, business need, benchmarking, duplication, user demand, and total cost of ownership. /li liPartner with Procurement and Legal teams to negotiate favorable pricing, licensing terms, access rights, permitted uses, AI-related contractual provisions, and data-use conditions. /li liMaintain a strategic view of the information-resource portfolio and identify opportunities to consolidate, replace, expand, or discontinue resourcesto work within budget constraints /li liEvaluate new products and vendors through structured demonstrations, trials, structured user feedback, competitive assessments, and cost-agevolazioni analyses. /li liServe as the primary relationship manager and escalation point for key information vendors. /li /ul h3Research Ethics/Integrity, Information Governance Responsible use of AI /h3 ul liServe as a corporate resource for ethical and responsible use of scientific information and AI-assisted research tools. /li liDevelop guidance for compliant use of semantic search, summarization, automated evidence retrieval, and other AI-enabled information tools. /li liPromote a human-in-the-loop approach in which AI-generated results, summaries, references,



and conclusions are appropriately verified against authoritative source material. /li liIn collaboration with Scientific Publication Leads educate users about risks, including predatory publishing and paper mills, fabricated citations, inaccurate summarization, loss of scientific context, algorithmic bias, inappropriate disclosure of confidential information, and overreliance on AI-generated output. /li liPartner with Legal, Compliance, IT, Information Security, Privacy, and other relevant company stakeholders to establish appropriate governance for AI-enabled research tools. /li liAdvise employees regarding copyright, licensing restrictions, document sharing, reuse of figures and tables, text and data mining, and appropriate use of licensed content with AI systems. /li /ul h3Literature Searching and Content Management /h3 ul liSupport RD, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Information, HEOR and other functions with evidence retrieval. /li liProvide literature searches for regulatory, safety, clinical, product-development, and strategic business needs. /li liAdvise users on database selection, search methodology, controlled vocabulary, search documentation, and appropriate application of AI-assisted search techniques. /li liMaintain expertise in emerging scientific information platforms, discovery technologies, and evidence-retrieval methodologies. /li liManage content management system, library SharePoint, document delivery and usage statistics. /li liSupports competitive intelligence needs with regard to portfolio, pipeline, business development, patents, and strategic planning. /li liIdentify and evaluate appropriate external sources for pipeline, clinical trial, market, scientific, and competitive intelligence. /li liPartner with business and scientific functions to distinguish between information resources best managed centrally by the Corporate Library and specialized resources requiring departmental ownership. /li /ul h3User Education Research Enablement /h3 ul liDevelop and deliver training on literature searching, database use, scientific information retrieval, copyright, research ethics, and responsible use of (generative) AI. /li liCreate practical guidance, and best-practice materials for employees. /li liIntroduce employees to new library resources and platform capabilities and encourage effective adoption. /li liHelp researchers understand both the capabilities and limitations of AI-assisted research tools. /li liPromote efficient research workflows that reduce unnecessary searching, duplicate article purchases, and reliance on abstracts when licensed full text is available. /li /ul h3Library Strategy Cross-Functional Leadership /h3 ul liDevelop and execute a corporate information-resource strategy aligned with scientific and business priorities. /li liServe as the organization’s subject-matter expert for scientific information resources, licensing, literature retrieval, and information-use practices. /li liPartner with senior stakeholders to anticipate emerging information needs and recommend appropriate resources and services. /li liDevelop and report meaningful performance indicators for global library services, including resource utilization, cost avoidance,



user engagement, research efficiency, and training effectiveness. /li liMonitor emerging technologies and recommend opportunities to improve scientific discovery, information access, and organizational efficiency. /li /ul h3Who you are /h3 ul liAt least 10 years of experience as an information specialist/librarian in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology company is preferred; significant professional experience in medical/scientific information environment will be considered. /li liDemonstrated success managing budgets, negotiating complex information-resource contracts and managing vendor relationships. /li liAdvanced experience conducting biomedical and scientific literature searches. /li liExperience with competitive intelligence and business information resources. /li liDemonstrated knowledge of copyright, Open Access publishing, licensing, information governance, and the ethical use of licensed content. /li liExperience evaluating or implementing AI-enabled platforms. /li liExperience developing and delivering professional training to colleagues across an entire enterprise /li liExperience working effectively across scientific, technical, legal, procurement, and business functions /li /ul h3Education /h3 ul liMaster of Science in Library and Information Science (MS/LIS, MLIS, MLS, or equivalent) from an accredited institution. Candidates with a Master’s degree in a scientific discipline, such as biology, biomedical sciences, pharmacology, chemistry, public health, or a related life-sciences field will also be considered. /li liAdditional formal business education or training, such as graduate-level coursework, an executive education program, certificate program, or other demonstrated training in business, finance, negotiation, procurement, strategy, or management is desirable /li liExceptional vendor negotiation and relationship-management skills. /li liStrong understanding of the pharmaceutical RD and medical information environment. /li liKnowledge of copyright, Open Access CCLs, licensing, research ethics, various AI platforms, and information governance. /li liSophisticated understanding of the opportunities and risks associated with generative AI and AI-assisted scientific research. /li liAbility to critically evaluate AI-generated scientific information /li liStrong analytical research skills. /li liFinancial acumen and the ability to build effective business cases for information investments. /li liAbility to communicate effectively with scientists, physicians, executives, procurement professionals, attorneys, and technology teams. /li liStrong independent judgment and the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment. /li liCertification as a copyright specialist preferred /li liMembership and leadership in industry-related professional societies preferred /li liExperience working remotely /li liFocus on accountability and ownership /li liTeamworking /li liStrong cross-functional leadership and relationship management skills /li liStrong communication, presentation and written skills /li liStrong attention to detail /li /ul h3Why Join Alfasigma: /h3 pbAt Alfasigma, we foster a culture where the courage to innovate is key to our success. /bbr/We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and extensive opportunities for professional growth and development. /We value diversity and welcome individuals with unique perspectives and experiences. We believe that open-mindedness, collaboration, and a shared passion for innovation are essential to achieving meaningful progress. /

📌 Sr Manager, Global Library Service (Lombardia)
🏢 ALFASIGMA
📍 Lombardia