Director- Real World Evidence (RWE) Oncology, Breast Cancer

Gilead Sciences, Inc.; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in global health is seeking a Director of Real World Evidence (RWE) for Oncology. This role focuses on designing and executing RWE studies, advising on methodologies, and collaborating with teams to support clinical development and regulatory needs. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in epidemiology and a proven track record in the biopharmaceutical industry, particularly in oncology. Join us to make a meaningful impact in global health.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in biopharmaceutical industry, particularly RWE applications in oncology.
• Proven publication record in epidemiology and observational research.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global RWE strategy for oncology indications.
• Ensure compliance with study conduct requirements and ethics approvals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet evidence needs.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Doctoral (PhD, MD) or Master’s degree in Epidemiology

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

Director- Real World Evidence (RWE) Oncology, Breast Cancer

Location: United Kingdom - Uxbridge (or Cambridge, UK)

Posted: Yesterday

Application Deadline: 16. August 2025 (Over 30 days remaining)

Company: Gilead Sciences

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world by tackling diseases such as HIV, hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer. We focus on developing and providing access to life-changing therapies worldwide. Join our team to make a meaningful impact in global health.

Job Description

The Director, Real-World Evidence (RWE)- Oncology, will design and execute RWE studies to support internal and regulatory needs, ensuring high quality and timely delivery. The role involves advising on methodological approaches and supporting interactions with payers and providers.

This position requires a proven track record in epidemiologic study design and conduct, expertise in RWE applications across product development stages, and experience managing cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the global RWE strategy for oncology indications, supporting clinical development and post-approval evidence needs.
• Utilize robust scientific methods and appropriate data sources to generate real-world evidence, including natural history, treatment patterns, safety, and effectiveness studies.
• Ensure compliance with study conduct requirements, including ethics approvals and documentation.
• Communicate RWE utility across the product lifecycle and support decision-making with study results.
• Contribute to regulatory documents, publications, and white papers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to meet evidence needs.
• Mentor junior team members and develop process improvements and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Doctoral (PhD, MD, etc.) or Master’s degree in Epidemiology or related field with relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, particularly with RWE applications in oncology.
• Experience designing observational studies, analyzing secondary data, and using statistical tools like SAS and R.
• Proven publication record in epidemiology and observational research.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work independently in a matrix environment.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills.

Equal Opportunity

Gilead is committed to diversity and non-discrimination. All employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics.

Application Process

Current Gilead employees should apply via the internal portal in Workday.