Director, Real World Evidence (RWE)

Location - London (flexible working available)

Duration - 12 months

At SRG we are partnered with a global pharmaceutical company who are searching for a contractor with expertise within Real World Evidence (RWE) to join their experienced team. The role, Director - RWE & innovative Medicine will require the successful candidate to be responsible for developing and implementing evidence strategies that deliver innovative and scientifically robust evidence to the Global organization and key countries. They will also incumbent will serve as an expert for real world evidence (RWE) and integrated evidence, enabling cross-functional teams in becoming leaders in developing and executing integrated evidence strategies that include RWE.

The Role includes the following responsibilities:

• Develop and drive innovative integrated evidence strategies, in collaboration with internal partners, ensuring the value of our medicines is fully supported by evidence.
• Act as a thought-leader on matters pertaining to the creation and implementation of Global RWE / Integrated Evidence strategies and tactics.
• Ask the right scientific questions, understand the evidence needs to optimize approval, access and clinical adoption of our medicines, and make recommendations on fit-for-purpose data and integrated evidence solutions.
• Deliver high quality, rigorous, and fit-for-purpose evidence solutions according to Novartis priorities and opportunities to impact patients and society.
• Closely collaborate with internal and external partners ensuring scientific rigor in evidence strategy, study design and analyses.
• Lead partnerships with Medical Societies, Academic Institutes, payer bodies, other data owners to build meaningful RWD research collaborations.
• Lead or contribute significantly to cross-functional, enterprise-wide and external evidence initiatives as well as to new and innovative data and analytic platforms, methodological approaches and technologies, which enable broader and more effective use of integrated evidence to reimagine medicine.
• Work closely with key countries to develop timely, meaningful and robust evidence to support product value demonstration aligned with local needs (patient access, reimbursement, medical education, and patient advocacy).

Your skills and experience:

• Advanced degree or equivalent education/degree in life science/healthcare required. MBA or equivalent preferred
• 7+ years industry and/or relevant experience acquired at biopharmaceutical companies, academia, healthcare provider / Payer / HTA, or relevant consultancy companies
• Deep understanding and experience of RWD/RWE and/or related disciplines to generate scientifically rigorous and impactful evidence
• Strong understanding of drug development with proven ability to identify and deliver impactful evidence from retrospective and prospective studies to optimize regulatory approval, market access and clinical adoption.
• Strong cross-functional experience working with Clinical Development, Commercial, Market Access, HEOR, Medical, Safety, and Regulatory colleagues.
• Deep understanding of and experience with research methodology and statistical methods
• Demonstrated track record leading and executing research projects using RWD from various appropriate sources
• Considerable experience in collaborating with quantitative scientists and analysts
• Strong leadership skills, with an ability to motivate and inspire teams and manage change
• Proven ability to develop and successfully implement new strategies and ideas
• Strong communication skills, including a proven ability to translate and effectively communicate complex technical concepts and innovative evidence solutions to diverse audiences.
• Robust organizational, interpersonal, collaboration and influencing skills

To Apply

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