Description
Responsibilities:* Design and execute global real-world evidence (RWE) projects by:
o inform strategic internal decision-making thereby empowering differentiating R&D activities within UCB.
o support external decision making by key stakeholder groups such as patients, regulators, policy makers, payers, and prescribers.
o 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-caliber 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.
Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.