Real-World Evidence Scientist

Real-World Evidence Scientist

• Location: Budapest
• 60% remote working
• Job type: Permanent, Full time

About the job

Our Team:

We are an innovative global healthcare company with a focus on immunology that extends to innovation in diabetes and transplant medicine. Across different countries, our talented teams are determined to deliver a best-in-class customer experience using the best of digital, artificial intelligence and personal know-how. With a focus on immunology that extends to innovation in diabetes and transplant medicines, we pursue progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main responsibilities:

The Real-World Evidence (RWE) Scientist is an important scientific position responsible for supporting the development, coordination and execution of cutting-edge, effective, and efficient real world evidence strategy for drug and enablement projects at global level or for key critical markets.  You will work in close partnership with the global RWE Strategy Therapeutic Area Lead to develop consensus among diverse scientific, technical, and business experts to ensure high scientific rigor and timely, cost-effective study or project delivery while adhering to ethical requirements and responding to business needs.

• Partner with and support the Real-World Evidence Strategy Lead(s) on the design, execution, analysis, interpretation, and internal and external communication of specific epidemiological/outcomes research studies.

• Provide strategic input, epidemiological/outcomes research support, and leadership to project teams and the RWD&ES Team during all stages of pharmaceutical development to maximize the market potential of products, manage risks, and optimize epidemiological processes and methods.

• Deliver specialized research to enhance the effectiveness of RWE contributions to regulatory submissions and the drug research process including discovery, development and commercialization across assigned products.

• Support the end-to-end execution of real-world studies ensuring deliverables are on time, within budget, to specification and of high scientific rigor that demonstrates commitment to quality.

• Provide innovative thinking regarding the design of clinical and epidemiological/outcomes research programs that support commercialization.

• Set standards for utilization of real-world evidence, provide methodological leadership and input to real-world evidence strategies.

• Identify and validate external fit-for-purpose data sources, associated institutions and/or organizations, in collaboration with other members of the RWD&ES team.

• Provide support  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

• Maintain timely communication and close alignment with team members, partners and stakeholders to ensure clear and timely visibility the evidence strategy, study progress and anticipation of challenges and risk mitigation.

• Work seamlessly with partners and stakeholders to identify solutions in an optimal and efficient manner; synergize and optimize resources and efforts where appropriate.

About you

You are a self-starter who brings your energy, expertise and experience as well as takes an entrepreneurial approach to solving problems, have a growth mindset and are passionate about unleashing the power of real-world data with data science to improve health.

Education:

• Advanced degree in pharmaco-epidemiology, biostatistics, Health Outcomes, or equivalent discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years real-world evidence generation in or for the pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of RWE and its application to support pharmaceutical development, regulatory approval and patient access at an international level;
• Understanding of the product development processes at all stages of the product life cycle to influence the appropriate use of RWE activities
• Use of innovative RWE methodologies to address evidence gaps.  
• Experience working in multiple therapeutic areas - experience in transplant, type 1/2 diabetes and cardiovascular is highly preferred.
• Cross-functional collaboration and alignment in complex global matrix teams.

Soft skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Proven teamwork and collaboration skills
• Well-developed cultural sensitivity
• Strong sense of urgency, ownership and proactive attitude to deliver value to our brands.
• Ability to adapt and communicate messages to a wide range of audiences at all levels (both scientific and commercial), inside and outside of the organization, to convince others of the value of our brands.
• Ability to effectively negotiate and compromise with internal and external stakeholders to achieve optimal results for the business, agile to change, and obtain and manage budgets.
• Apply growth mindset to develop new skills or knowledge.

Technical skills:

• Demonstrated expertise in pharmacoepidemiology, HEOR and RWE study designs and methodologies, including innovative techniques.
• Experience working with routinely collected data (claims databases, electronic medical health records, registries and various structured and possibly unstructured sources) in the healthcare sector within pharmaceutical company settings.
• Ability to translate business needs into study and data requirements.
• Project management of real-world studies and management reporting

Languages:

• Fluent in English
• Proficiency in French or other European languages a plus

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