A Real World Investigator will work independently and guide more junior staff in the design, execution, analysis, interpretation, and internal and external communication of specific epidemiological/outcomes research studies. This role requires taking a leadership role in a range of activities, e.g.:
Deliver specialized research to enhance the effectiveness of real world evidence contributions to world-wide submissions and the drug research process including discovery, development and commercialization across a broad range of products
Effectively negotiate with and strategically influence senior leadership (e.g., Department or Therapy Area leaders) as well as a wide range of project teams
Provide innovative thinking regarding the design of clinical and epidemiological/outcomes research programs and commercialization
Set standards for utilization of real world evidence, provide methodological leadership and input to real world evidence strategies
Identify and validate external data sources
Develop relationships with international opinion leaders and collaborative groups to enhance the standing of the Real World Evidence Team and Real World Evidence Investigators in the external scientific/academic community
Provide strategic guidance to the Real World Evidence Team and to the company in a specific epidemiological/outcomes research area of expertise, and typically, in a specific therapy area.
REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in clinical, biological, or social sciences
Master’s degree in relevant field (epidemiology, public health, outcome research)
Doctoral degree in relevant field preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of clinical and commercial drug development processes
Experience:
At least 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or in closely related academic epidemiological/outcomes research.
Sustained productivity in epidemiological/outcomes research as manifest by successful design, execution, and publication of original research relevant to drug discovery and development (e.g., drug safety) or commercialization in peer-reviewed journal
Experience in utilizing secondary data and also conducting primary data collection studies
Emerging recognition by the external scientific communities as an expert in the application of epidemiology/outcomes research to areas relevant to drug development and commercialization
Sustained record of productivity at a strategic as well as an operational level
Able to effectively engage and consult with recognized key external scientific expert
Skills and Capabilities
Knowledge of RWE and its application to support pharmaceutical development , regulatory approval and patient access at an international level
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with knowledge of regulatory, payer, and HTA requirements from a global perspective and product development processes at all life-cycle stages
Understand product development processes at all stages of the life cycle in order to influence the appropriate use of RWE activities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, negotiation, collaboration and interpersonal skills
Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Dedicated team player
Organizational Behaviors
Requires high level of interactive communication including challenges to conventional thinking as necessary
Expert communication skills
Able to influence others across the business in order gain commitment to strategy
Proven teamwork and collaboration skills
Well-developed cultural sensitivity
Effectively represents the company externally to key stakeholders
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