RWE Strategy Lead (Galvokimig)

Planet Pharma; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking an experienced RWE Strategy Lead to design and implement evidence strategies across development, regulatory, and payer‑facing activities. You will influence cross‑functional teams and translate research priorities into timely delivery.

The role focuses on data and registry strategies, external controls, regulatory submissions, HEOR collaboration, and exploring AI‑enabled approaches to evidence generation.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years’ pharmaceutical industry experience across clinical development and access projects.
• Deep expertise in RWE, epidemiology or outcomes research, with strong quantitative methods skills.
• Ability to lead through influence in cross‑functional, matrix environments.
• Excellent written and spoken English, including scientific communications.
• Strong organisation, prioritisation and delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Create strategic RWE plans supporting asset teams and stakeholder needs across clinical effectiveness, safety, regulatory, economic impact and patient‑centred outcomes.
• Define data and registry strategies, identify evidence gaps and recommend studies, including innovative hybrid designs and external control arms.
• Support evidence needs for regulatory submissions, health technology assessments, comparative effectiveness, safety commitments, managed entry programmes and post‑launch activities.
• Anticipate business challenges and develop practical RWE solutions for evolving stakeholder plans.
• Lead study execution to agreed timelines, budgets, quality standards and governance requirements.
• Collaborate with global development, safety, market access, HEOR, patient impact, regional medical and asset teams.

Skills

RWE

Epidemiology

Outcomes Research

Cross-functional

Scientific communication

English proficiency

Education

Formal training in epidemiological methods

Job description

RWE Strategy Lead

Overview

We’re seeking an experienced RWE Strategy Lead to design, develop and implement evidence strategies across clinical development, regulatory, market access and patient-centred outcomes. You’ll provide subject‑matter expertise, influence cross‑functional teams and help ensure research priorities translate into high‑impact, timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Create strategic RWE plans supporting asset teams and stakeholder needs across clinical effectiveness, safety, regulatory, economic impact and patient‑centred outcomes.
• Define data and registry strategies, identify evidence gaps and recommend studies, including innovative hybrid designs and external control arms.
• Support evidence needs for regulatory submissions, health technology assessments, comparative effectiveness, safety commitments, managed entry programmes and post‑launch activities.
• Anticipate business challenges and develop practical RWE solutions for evolving stakeholder plans.
• Lead study execution to agreed timelines, budgets, quality standards and governance requirements.
• Collaborate with global development, safety, market access, HEOR, patient impact, regional medical and asset teams.
• Build relationships with external experts, research partners and stakeholder communities.
• Provide consultation to local study teams and support the development and mentoring of RWE colleagues.
• Apply AI‑enabled technology in data and evidence‑generation projects.
• Contribute subject‑matter expertise to external policy and scientific initiatives.

Must‑Have

• At least 8 years’ pharmaceutical industry experience across clinical development and access projects, including studies supporting health authority or payer interactions.
• Deep expertise in RWE, epidemiology or outcomes research, with strong quantitative methods skills.
• Ability to lead through influence in cross‑functional, matrix environments.
• Excellent written and spoken English, including scientific communications.
• Strong organisation, prioritisation and delivery skills.

Nice‑to‑Have

• Formal training in epidemiological methods and an appreciation of HEOR.
• Experience developing RWE strategy for an asset within a specific disease area.
• Immunology, dermatology or respiratory experience.
• Experience mentoring direct reports, building teams or leading RWE/HEOR teams.

Bring your RWE expertise to a role where rigorous evidence can support better-informed decisions—