Maija Wolf

Nordic Evidence Generation Lead at Novartis

Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland

About

I am a medical and health data science professional with 20+ years of experience in research, leadership, and health data innovation. I work at the intersection of science, strategy, and collaboration, with a strong focus on turning health data into actionable insights that improve patient outcomes, support evidence-based decision-making, and advance sustainable healthcare. My background spans translational research, real-world evidence, biobanking, and the Nordic health data ecosystem, and I am especially motivated by building partnerships that bring together public and private stakeholders to create lasting impact. I value curiosity, trust, and meaningful collaboration in the way I work.

Experience

  • Nordic Evidence Generation Lead at Novartis
    Aug 2019 - Present · 7 yrs

    Integrated evidence planning and strategic evidence generation. Lead / co-lead role in several real-world evidence studies. Focus on strategic partnerships and health data ecosystems. RWE strategy planning and execution. Driving dedicated tasks for Nordic operational excellence for evidence generation. Internal and external engagement to reimagine the use of health data for innovative solutions to improve patient care and advance sustainable healthcare.

  • Medaffcon (2 yrs 8 mos)
    • Senior Scientific Advisor, Development Manager
      May 2018 - Aug 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Planning, executing and supervising development & pilot activities on the use of health data, including rare disease diagnostics. Senior scientific advisor role in activities utilizing health data / RWE-studies for facilitate decision-making in healthcare.

    • Scientific Advisor
      Jan 2017 - May 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Senior Researcher at Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki
    Jul 2008 - Dec 2017 · 9 yrs 6 mos

    Individualized Systems Medicine in Cancer Research Program. Performing and supervising leukemia research, managing dedicated personalized medicine projects, including private-public collaborative research efforts. Supervision and mentoring of dedicated PhD projects /students.

  • Adjunct Professor in Molecular Medicine at University of Helsinki
    Mar 2017 - Mar 2017 · 1 mo

  • VTT Medical Biotechnology (8 yrs 3 mos)
    • Senior Research Scientist
      Jan 2008 - Dec 2010 · 3 yrs

      Coordination of the molecular profiling projects.

    • Research Scientist
      Oct 2002 - Dec 2007 · 5 yrs 3 mos

      Identification of druggable cancer target genes using array CGH and expression profiling (breast and prostate cancer, neuroblastoma). Managing and coordinating pharma industry contract research projects.