[Hiring] Director RWD Strategy @Parexel

Role Description

The Director, RWD Strategy – Europe is responsible for identifying and implementing innovative access to real-world scientific data (RWD) within the region of both broad and deep patient clinical domains. This includes being proactive and determining the best methods for partnering with health systems, data vendors, national/regional patient registries, disease-specific registries, and other novel sources of real-world scientific data. This is an advanced role that requires hands-on RWD experience and leadership competencies, accountability, relationship management skills, and business acumen. Individuals must ensure that the application of RWD for a given solution is fit-for-purpose and is used in a manner compliant with the data use agreement and applicable law.

The Director, RWD Strategy – Europe will be enthusiastic and hands-on to:

• Develop high-quality proposal material.
• Engage with clients during bid proposals meetings.
• Partner with multiple data partners across the region.
• Create RWD strategies for the region.

This role offers keen insights into innovative methodologies such as AI use in RWE, PASS, and therapy area applications using RWD, as well as specific expertise in EMA regulatory guidance to chart a successful path forward for generating evidence from RWD.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience (CRO/Pharma/Data Vendor).
• Master’s degree in biomedical informatics, public health, data science, life sciences, or related field.
• Advanced degree (or equivalent experience) in biomedical informatics, public health, data science, life sciences, or related field desired.

Requirements

• In-depth understanding of the clinical research process and business, medicines, and medical device development, healthcare market, and related sectors.
• Broad cross-functional experience in the healthcare, scientific, and real-world data environment.
• Experience with major patient data models (e.g., CDISC, OMOP, LOINC, FHIR, MEDRA, SNOMED, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to apply scientific or real-world data solutions to address clinical or commercial questions and needs.
• Experienced in budgets and cost evaluation of RWD-based solutions.
• Understanding of project management principles.
• Effective translation of strategy into executable plans.
• Leadership skills in an evolving environment – change management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer focus (internal and external).
• Experienced in establishing meaningful external partnerships & collaborations with health systems, vendor companies, and individual contributors within the region.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to identify where regulated requirements apply.
• Technical skills preparing and processing RWD for application and analysis.

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