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Job Evaluation: AT / Manager 5

Department: HC-RD-BE Patient Focused Real World Evidence

Your role: We are seeking an innovative and inspiring Team Head of Real-World Data (RWD) Methodologies and Solutions to lead a team of experts driving excellence in RWD strategy, partnerships, methodologies, advanced analytics, real-world insights (RWI) and real-world evidence (RWE). Reporting to the Global Head of Patient Focused Real World Evidence (PRWE) as a member of the leadership team, this individual will play a key role in shaping the strategic use of RWD across therapeutic areas to enhance decision-making and enable value-creating integrated evidence plans. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of evidence generation and contribute to the development of innovative therapies that transform patient outcomes globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Vision and Implementation: Develop and execute a forward-thinking strategy to leverage RWD for faster, more precise insights and evidence generation, aligning with organizational objectives.
• RWD Partnerships: Identify, negotiate, and manage external partnerships to support RWD acquisition, integration, and operationalization, ensuring scalability and regulatory alignment.
• Methodological Leadership: Establish and implement best practices for generating actionable RWI (Insights) and RWE (Evidence) using state-of-the-art methodologies and analytics including machine learning and AI.
• Solution Development: Drive the creation of innovative tools and platforms that streamline evidence generation while adhering to compliance and quality standards.
• Training and Capacity Building: Lead cross-functional training programs to enhance organizational capabilities in leveraging RWD, fostering innovation and adaptability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with PRWE, CMS, R&D and broader Healthcare teams to ensure integrated and high-quality RWD support across programs.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, develop, and manage a high-performing team of experts, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• External Engagement: Represent the organization at industry conferences, regulatory workshops, and external collaborations to advance RWD methodologies and applications.

Who you are

• PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Data Science, or related fields.
• 12+ years of experience in RWD partnerships, methodologies, RWE generation, and advanced analytics and systems in pharmaceutical or healthcare settings.
• Proven leadership in managing teams and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
• Expertise in statistical programming (e.g., R, SAS, Python) and working with diverse RWD sources, including EHRs, claims data, and patient-reported outcomes.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, payer and HTA bodies requirements and industry standards for RWD and RWE.
• Excellent strategic, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrates a commitment to excellence through collaboration, adaptability, and attention to detail while meeting time-sensitive demands.

Additional Focus Areas:

• Enhance RWD applications for hybrid and innovative studies.
• Develop methodologies and frameworks for RWE synthesis to support regulatory and payer requirements.
• Lead efforts to improve data interoperability and integration across diverse RWD sources.