[Hiring] Associate Director, Real World Evidence @Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Role Description

The Associate Director (AD) of Real-World Evidence (RWE) will provide scientific, strategic, and tactical support on RWE studies and analyses using administrative claims data/EMR, reporting to the Head of RWE. The AD of RWE will function on an analytics team responsible for establishing rigorous assessments of administrative claims data/EMR to evaluate real-world outcomes for all Jazz products. The incumbent will provide exceptional leadership for projects under his/her direct responsibility and oversee the tactical planning and execution of RWE projects conducted by the RWE analytic team or external vendors. The candidate will also ensure the timeliness and delivery of scientifically valid research.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the US and global health care delivery system (e.g., payers and reimbursement models)
• Experience in designing, collecting, and analyzing RWD/RWE using administrative claims datasets, EMRs, and patient charts
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams required to support program, project, and contract management and financial reporting
• Experience with big data analytical platforms
• A track record of peer-reviewed scientific publications demonstrating expertise in RWE
• Demonstrated strategic and conceptual skills to develop innovative approaches for developing product differentiation

Requirements

• PhD in epidemiology or related discipline with 5+ years of research experience or MS in epidemiology with 8+ years of research experience
• At least 2 years with analytic experience of healthcare claims databases/EMR within the biopharmaceutical industry or provider/payer organizations

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Flexible paid vacation
• Discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role)
• Discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz’s Long Term Equity Incentive Plan