RWE manager/Scientist

We are looking for an experienced scientist with already proven track record of designing and evaluating data for RWE area to support R&D projects

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute global real-world evidence (RWE) projects by:

informed strategic internal decision-making thereby empowering differentiating R&D activities

support external decision making by key stakeholder groups such as patients, regulators, policy makers, payers, and prescribers.

contribute to the wider epidemiological and medical understanding of specific diseases.

• Providing input to Global RWE Strategy & Tactical Plan based on a request from the RWE Strategy Lead responsible for the respective patient population.
• Leading RWE study design, planning and execution, including protocol development and analysis specification following best methodological standards.
• Collaborating with RWE contractors and external vendors on RWE projects and providing RWE Analysts with clarifications concerning protocol implementation.
• Driving interpretation of analysis in collaboration with RWE Strategy Lead & internal stakeholders, and communicating analysis interpretation internally and externally.
• Providing strategic input to internal stakeholders based on RWE activities and robust epidemiological and medical understanding of the patient population in focus.
• Driving innovative study designs, including new data sources and advanced analytics (incl. digital pharmacoepidemiology).

Requirements:

• Masters degree (ideally a PhD) in Epidemiology, Outcomes Research or other relevant scientific discipline, and have a track record of publications in high-calibre peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in having successfully delivered global and/or local RWE projects from conceptualisation to publication within the pharmaceutical industry (or with a recognised expert consultancy or academic centre of excellence), using primary as well as secondary data, such as large healthcare databases.
• Hands-on experience in working across internal stakeholder functions (e.g., medical affairs, market access, clinical development, etc.) to develop the optimal RWE strategy and tactical plan to support an asset within a specific disease area or focus.
• Combination of strong methodological quantitative knowledge, strategic, innovative thinking, and communication skills.
• Background knowledge of industry trends and best practices, specifically related to epidemiology/outcomes research.
• Good knowledge and understanding of applicable regulations in pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacovigilance and clinical development.
• Expertise in the EU5 and/or US healthcare environment (and changes therein) .
• Proven ability to write/edit scientific communications (abstracts, poster presentations, podium presentations, manuscripts, etc.)
• Able to deliver impactful presentations to senior management or industry audiences with a relaxed and proficient presentation style.
• Passion for developing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with key partners and stakeholders based on in-depth understanding of stakeholder needs and strategic focus.

This role can be home-based.

Please send your CV to beata.klecz@mbaswitzerland.com