Real World Evidence Lead (Cardio Renal Metabolic)

Boehringer Ingelheim; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Real World Evidence Lead (Cardio Renal Metabolic) to design and deliver a major evidence-generation programme across the UK and Ireland, with global collaboration. The role focuses on patient-reported outcomes, surveys and decentralised study approaches, combining scientific rigour with practical delivery.

Fixed-term 12 months with a minimum of 2 days on site at Winnersh Head Office.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading real-world evidence projects.
• Strong expertise in epidemiology, real-world evidence methods and study design.
• Experience delivering epidemiological studies from proposal to publication.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience and oversight of CROs or partners.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of complex real-world evidence studies across UK & Ireland and global needs.
• Identify evidence gaps and translate into clear research questions and study designs.
• Lead a large cardio-renal-metabolic study on patient experiences and outcomes.
• Oversee patient-reported outcomes, surveys and decentralised study approaches.
• Provide scientific and operational leadership across the full lifecycle of studies.
• Collaborate with Medical, Market Access, and Corporate Epidemiology teams to align priorities.
• Manage external partners (CROs, data partners) to meet quality, timelines and budgets.
• Communicate findings to diverse audiences and disseminate via abstracts, posters, papers.

Skills

Epidemiology leadership

Real-world evidence

Study design & biostatistics

CRO/vendor oversight

Stakeholder management

English communication

Education

MSc in Epidemiology

PhD in Epidemiology

Degree in mathematics or statistics

Job description

THE POSITION

As Real World Evidence Lead (Cardio Renal Metabolic - CRM), you will lead the design and implementation of a major evidence-generation programme within the CRM area. The role will support healthcare decision-making, market access and patient outcomes across the UK and Ireland, while also contributing to global scientific priorities. A key focus will be the design and delivery of a large study exploring patients’ experiences and outcomes associated with treatment. You will bring strong expertise in patient-reported outcomes, surveys and decentralised study approaches, combining scientific rigour with practical delivery across internal teams and external partners.

The position is offered on a fixed-term basis for 12 months. The role requires regular onsite presence at our Winnersh Head Office, with a minimum of 2 days per week spent working onsite.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design, implementation and delivery of complex, high-quality real-world evidence and epidemiological studies that address UK, Ireland and global evidence needs.
• Identify evidence gaps and translate them into clear research questions, fit-for-purpose study designs, appropriate data sources and robust analytical approaches.
• Design and implement a large cardio-renal-metabolic study, with a strong focus on understanding patients’ experiences and outcomes associated with treatment.
• Lead the selection and use of patient-reported output measures, surveys and decentralised study approaches where appropriate.
• Provide scientific and operational leadership throughout the full study lifecycle, including concept development, protocol writing, internal approval, analysis, reporting and publication.
• Work closely with UK, Ireland and global colleagues across Medical, Market Access, Health Systems Engagement, Franchise and Corporate Epidemiology teams to align evidence-generation priorities.
• Manage external partners, including CROs, academic collaborators, data partners and other vendors, ensuring studies are delivered to agreed quality, timelines and budgets.
• Communicate study findings clearly to scientific, clinical, commercial, policy and executive audiences, and lead dissemination through abstracts, posters, presentations and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Ensure all studies comply with company policies, governance and privacy requirements, applicable regulations, BI SOPs and the ABPI and IPHA Codes of Practice.
• Manage competing priorities across a portfolio of studies while maintaining high scientific standards, effective stakeholder engagement and efficient use of resources.

REQUIREMENTS

• A degree or equivalent qualification in mathematics, statistics or a related scientific discipline, together with a relevant postgraduate qualification such as an MSc or PhD in Epidemiology or a related field.
• Extensive experience leading real-world evidence projects.
• Strong practical expertise in epidemiology, real-world evidence methods, study design, medical statistics and the analysis of large healthcare datasets.
• Proven experience delivering epidemiological studies from research proposal and protocol development through to analysis, reporting and publication.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience and experience overseeing CROs, academic collaborators, data partners or other external vendors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to explain complex scientific concepts clearly to varied audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills, with a collaborative and proactive working style.
• The ability to prioritise effectively and work across a portfolio of complex studies.
• Direct experience in obesity and/or cardio-renal-metabolic disease research would be highly desirable.
• Knowledge of UK real-world data sources and the UK healthcare environment would be beneficial.
• Experience designing and delivering patient-reported outcome or survey-based research would be advantageous.

WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Boehringer Ingelheim has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK, demonstrating our commitment to building an exceptional workplace through strong people practices and supportive HR policies. To learn more about why BI is a great place to work, visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk/careers/uk-careers/why-great-place-work

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry’s top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths – and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after – as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you’ll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com

Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.