[Hiring] Director, Real-World Evidence Research-Oncology @Bayer

Role Description

The Director, Real-World Evidence (RWE) Research – Oncology is a strategic scientific leader responsible for developing and executing the oncology real-world evidence strategy across the product lifecycle. This individual leads the design, oversight, and dissemination of high-impact observational research programs that generate evidence on treatment effectiveness, safety, patient outcomes, biomarker utilization, healthcare resource utilization, and value in routine clinical practice.

The Director serves as a key thought partner to Medical Affairs, Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR), Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial leadership. The role provides scientific leadership for evidence-generation initiatives supporting oncology assets from early development through post-launch and loss of exclusivity. This position requires deep expertise in oncology, epidemiology, real-world data (RWD), observational research methodologies, and cross-functional leadership within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Co-lead the development and implementation of the US RWE strategies for various oncology products;
• Responsible for RWE plan that is integrated into the US medical and brand plans;
• Design and conduct RWE studies to support the oncology portfolio data generation plans;
• Assist in the timely development of high quality AMCP dossiers, budget impact models and other supporting materials for managed care organizations (MCO);
• Provide data to use for pricing and reimbursement strategies in US market;
• Lead US multifunctional team (clinical, MSLs, marketing, NHS) to develop real world evidence value;
• Interact with MCOs, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), KOLs to deliver value messages for product pricing and reimbursement and utilization;
• Develop and approve special therapeutics ISS studies as key member of ISS committee;
• Develop communication/publication strategies for RWE/HEOR;
• Manage budget for RWE/HEOR studies;
• Ensure US RWE strategies are aligned with US medical, marketing, and Global RWE strategies;
• Work closely with medical directors, field medical personnel, and cross-functional partners to identify RWE gaps and needs and develop new projects to address those needs;
• Lead cross-functional teams and demonstrate leadership in real world evidence as well as health economics and outcomes research;
• Manage multiple projects, external vendors and collaboration partners for research in addition to budget negotiation;
• Liaise with senior management within both the US and Global Bayer organization to drive RWE strategy and outputs;
• Interact with external KOLs, FDA/CMS and professional organizations to drive RWE strategies and outputs.

Qualifications

• MS.c./MPH, Pharm.D., Ph.D. or other equivalent degree in the healthcare field and more specifically in health economics or real-world evidence-based research;
• Experience in real-world evidence and/or outcomes research, epidemiology, health economics or a related field;
• Progressive experience in real world evidence research and/or health economics and outcomes research in the pharmaceutical industry;
• Experience in managing project teams for an asset;
• Sound understanding of real-world evidence research principles and models;
• Ability to think strategically and make sound research and business decisions;
• Sound understanding of pricing, reimbursement and government agency requirements as well as the competitive economic dynamics of pharmaceutical industry in the US;
• Excellent communication skills and good understanding in the multicultural corporate environments;
• Ability to travel to conferences and internal meetings as needed.

Requirements

• At least 5 years progressive experience in real world evidence research and/or health economics and outcomes research in pharmaceutical industry;
• Experience working within Oncology is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Employees can expect to be paid a salary of between $185,400 to $278,160;
• Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant);
• Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.;
• This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.