Senior Director, Real World Data Methodologies and Solutions (all genders)

Senior Director, Real World Data Methodologies and Solutions (all genders)

We seek a Team Head of Real-World Data (RWD) Methodologies and Solutions to lead a team driving RWD strategy, partnerships, methodologies, and analytics. Reporting to the Global Head of Patient Focused Real World Evidence, this role shapes RWD use across therapeutic areas to enhance decision-making and value creation.

Work Your Magic with us! Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That\'s why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute RWD strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage external partnerships for RWD acquisition and integration.
• Establish best practices for actionable insights and evidence generation.
• Drive innovative tools for streamlined evidence generation.
• Lead training programs to enhance RWD capabilities.
• Collaborate with PRWE, CMS, and R&D for integrated RWD support.
• Recruit, develop and manage a high-performing team.
• Represent the organization at industry events.
• Enhance RWD applications for hybrid and innovative studies.
• Develop methodologies and frameworks for RWE synthesis to support regulatory and payer requirements.
• Lead efforts to improve data interoperability and integration across diverse RWD sources.

Who You Are

• PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Data Science, or related fields.
• 12+ years of experience in RWD partnerships, methodologies, RWE generation, and advanced analytics and systems in pharmaceutical or healthcare settings.
• Proven leadership in managing teams and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
• Expertise in statistical programming (e.g., R, SAS, Python) and working with diverse RWD sources, including EHRs, claims data, and patient-reported outcomes.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, payer and HTA bodies requirements and industry standards for RWD and RWE.
• Excellent strategic, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.

What we offer

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research and Science

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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