Director, Real World Evidence (RWE) - Neuroscience

TN United Kingdom; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global healthcare leader dedicated to improving lives through innovative research. As a Director in Real World Evidence for Neuroscience, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of healthcare by providing strategic insight and leadership in RWE. Your expertise will drive impactful research and influence key decisions that enhance patient outcomes. Collaborate with diverse teams and lead initiatives that transform healthcare delivery. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive environment that values diversity and creativity.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or PharmD/MS with experience in RWE strategies.
• Proven track record in leading impactful RWE studies.

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees RWE research strategy for compounds.
• Communicates RWE information to internal partners and customers.

Skills

Real World Evidence (RWE)

Health Outcomes (HO)

Statistical Analysis

Clinical Trials

Epidemiologic Research

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Doctorate (PhD, MD)

PharmD/MS Degree

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Director, Real World Evidence (RWE) - Neuroscience, Bracknell

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29.04.2025

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13.06.2025

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Job Description:

We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

ABOUT LILLY:

Lilly is a global healthcare leader that unites caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We were founded more than a century ago by a man committed to creating high-quality medicines that meet real needs, and today we remain true to that mission in all our work. Across the globe, Lilly employees work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The demand for high quality real-world evidence (RWE) and health outcomes (HO) research to support drug development /access decisions, product differentiation, and clinical decision making continues to increase. The purpose of the Value, Evidence, and Outcomes (VEO) International team is to accelerate equitable patient access and transform healthcare delivery through the execution and communication of bold, high impact science. We are looking for talented, energetic, creative, diverse, influential, and collaborative team members to join the VEO, International medical affairs function and Team Lilly.

The VEO, International medical affairs scientist will provide strategic insight/leadership into Real World Evidence (RWE) for Lilly’s neuroscience portfolio. The scientist will use their knowledge of RWE and health outcomes disciplines, therapeutic area knowledge of neuroscience, understanding of drug development and commercialization, and geographic market knowledge in the role. Research project ownership and execution is required. The scientist will have duties including developing and articulating RWE/HO strategy and real world evidence generation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives sustained integration of RWE/HO from early clinical development through commercialization depending on focus of role.
• Develops and oversees RWE research strategy for compounds in the Lilly portfolio in the relevant therapeutic area(s).
• Serves as a strategic partner on lead/core teams throughout development and/or commercialization
• Formulates and drive RWE/HO, for priority products and geographies.

Study Development and Execution

• Develops bold high impact science for products across the lifecycle, to influence and support evidence needs for Lilly products in support of improving patient outcomes.
• Applies technical expertise appropriate for the role (e.g., scope or depth in statistical analysis, clinical trials, observational/ epidemiologic research, or other value assessment) within a therapeutic area.
• Applies disease state knowledge and research methods to generate RWE/HO evidence for registration, pricing, reimbursement, access and other external stakeholders such as health care practitioners.

Organizational Leadership and Influence

• Links technical expertise with business acumen and establishes and maintains strategic relationships with key internal and external decision makers.
• Effectively leads RWE/HO evidence planning and implementation in collaboration with cross-functional teams across the development and commercialization lifecycle teams.
• Effectively integrates with and influences key business partners and external stakeholders to achieve goals and outcomes

Information Dissemination

• Effectively communicates RWE/HO information to internal business partners, the scientific community, and customers.
• Drives research dissemination strategies and leads research communication efforts including abstracts, posters, podium presentations, promotional materials, and manuscripts.
• Plan for, align, and drive application of results/ deliverables to increase the impact of RWE/HO work

Environmental Awareness

• Maintains awareness of significant developments in disease states in the Lilly portfolio and RWE field including current RWE methodologies and applications and other issues as appropriate for the position.
• Anticipates and evaluates future market needs and trends for RWE information within pertinent therapeutic area and geography of interest.
• Monitors and influences internal and external environmental factors that shape and impact generation and use of RWE research.

Project Management

• Ensures RWE projects meet timelines, budget, and scope by coordinating research efforts with cross-functional Lilly business partners and external collaborators as appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Doctorate (PhD, MD) OR PharmD/MS degree with significant experience in creating, executing, and delivering outcomes strategies/projects.
• Proven track record in leading impactful real world evidence from study concept to dissemination of findings.
• Substantial experience in designing innovative and/or applying advanced methods for RWE studies.
• Strong comprehension and communication skills including the ability to translate and disseminate complex scientific information in a clear and concise manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate within and across teams

ADDITIONAL PREFERENCES/INFORMATION:

• Understanding of health care systems in at least one of Europe and/or Asia
• Understanding of and experience with health care delivery models and clinical research
• Technical and analytic capabilities across the following areas: real world evidence, patient focused outcomes, burden of disease, epidemiology, statistics, health care policy
• Demonstrated ability to drive research agendas to completion and dissemination
• Ability to think and act globally with a customer focus and a solution orientation
• Creative thinking and ability to lead the generation of innovative approaches to real world evidence
• Able to work within the demands of dynamic environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Location is flexible in desired geography (Europe)
• Domestic and international travel may be necessary.

EMBRACING DIVERSITY:

Embracing diversity is at the core of our long-held value of respect for people. It is the lens through which we understand and respond to the unique needs of the millions of individuals who depend on our medicines. For us, embracing diversity means understanding, respecting, and valuing differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. The greatest measure of our diversity efforts is our ability to attract and retain exceptional employees who feel comfortable in a culture that supports them being themselves.

Sound like you? Apply now to be a part of our high performing and diverse team. In return, we’ll give you the opportunity to thrive in the role while bringing your authentic self to work.

Lillydoes not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.