Evidence Generation Strategy Lead - Epilepsy

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

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Evidence Generation Strategy Lead - Epilepsy, Slough

Client: UCB

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 00be1ed4b777

Job Views: 8

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for an Evidence Generation Strategy Lead who is agile and innovative to join us in our Patient Value Neurology Group, based at our HQ in Brussels, Belgium or Slough, UK.

About the role

Accountability for strategic planning and leading regional Europe Epilepsy and Rare Syndrome RWE studies/Evidence Generation (EG). Activities across the products/indications as defined within the Neurology therapeutic area in alignment with global/regional and local EG strategy, Launch and Market Access needs.

What you’ll do

• Provide expert input to evidence generation initiatives planned and managed by local cross-functional teams across EU, supporting Launch and Market Access activities.
• Help shape the use and acceptance of RWE in the external environment, collaborating with relevant internal roles.
• Serve as subject matter expert in Clinical Study Teams and RWE practice.
• Participate in relevant regional and global teams, including leading the EU Integrated Strategic Evidence Generation group.
• Act as primary contact and owner for RWE EU ERSO studies for vendors and internal stakeholders, including budget management.
• Design study concepts, translate them into study protocols, and collaborate with all internal cross-functional roles.
• Guide Clinical Development decisions regarding clinical/patient-reported endpoints, target patient populations, and RWE tools.
• Oversee and be accountable for the execution of RWE studies and other EG projects, including interim and final results interpretation and communication for internal decision-making.
• Develop and execute dissemination of evidence in peer-reviewed journals and congresses, based on the Strategic Publication Plan and Patient Value Brand Plans.
• Collaborate with local medical teams and RWE partners to identify potential countries and sites for RWE studies, including alignment with Key Opinion Leaders and professional organizations, and organize Scientific Advisory Boards.

Who you’ll work with

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including RWE Practice, Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Market Access, Data Analytics, Medical Affairs, and Global Medical Product Leads in RWE studies and Evidence Generation.

Interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience and skills

• Minimum MSc education.
• Significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in medical affairs/RWE, preferably with some R&D/clinical development and publication experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of legal & regulatory requirements in R&D, including post-marketing research, NIS, and other RWE.
• Excellent understanding of clinical practice and RWE generation methodology.
• Ability to translate pharma and healthcare ecosystem trends into opportunities through RWE generation.
• Proven leadership and influencing skills within matrix organizations for patient value & impact.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing internal and external cross-functional teams.

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If so, we would love to hear from you!