Director, Oncology Real-World Evidence Leader

Bayer; Whippany (NJ); Remote; USD 185,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Director, Real-World Evidence Research–Oncology in the United States to lead the design, execution, and dissemination of real‑world evidence for oncology assets across the lifecycle.

The role requires deep expertise in oncology, epidemiology, and health economics, with strong cross‑functional leadership and global alignment. Travel to conferences and internal meetings is expected.

Qualifications

• MS.c./MPH, Pharm.D., Ph.D. or other equivalent degree in the healthcare field and more specifically in health economics or real‑world evidence‑based research.
• Experience in real‑world evidence and/or outcomes research, epidemiology, health economics or a related field.
• Progressive experience in real world evidence research and/or health economics and outcomes research in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in managing project teams for an asset.
• Sound understanding of real‑world evidence research principles and models; ability to think strategically and make sound research and business decisions.
• Sound understanding of pricing, reimbursement and government agency requirements as well as the competitive economic dynamics of pharmaceutical industry in the US.
• Excellent communication skills and good understanding in the multicultural corporate environments.
• Ability to travel to conferences and internal meetings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Co‑lead the development and implementation of the US RWE strategies for various oncology products.
• Responsible for RWE plan that is integrated into the US medical and brand plans.
• Design and conduct RWE studies to support the oncology portfolio data generation plans.
• Assist in the timely development of high quality AMCP dossiers, budget impact models and other supporting materials for managed care organizations (MCO).
• Provide data to use for pricing and reimbursement strategies in US market.
• Lead US multifunctional team (clinical, MSLs, marketing, NHS) to develop real world evidence value.
• Interact with MCOs, CMS, KOLs to deliver value messages for product pricing and reimbursement and utilization.
• Develop and approve special therapeutics ISS studies as key member of ISS committee.
• Develop communication/publication strategies for RWE/HEOR · Manage budget for RWE/HEOR studies.
• Ensure US RWE strategies are aligned with US medical, marketing, and Global RWE strategies.
• Work closely with medical directors, field medical personnel, and cross‑functional partners to identify RWE gaps and needs and develop new projects to address those needs.
• Lead cross‑functional teams and demonstrate leadership in real world evidence as well as health economics and outcomes research. Must have the ability to manage multiple projects, external vendors and collaboration partners for research in addition to budget negotiation.
• Liaise with senior management within both the US and Global Bayer organization to drive RWE strategy and outputs.
• Interact with external KOLs, FDA/CMS and professional organizations to drive RWE strategies and outputs.

Skills

Real-world evidence

Epidemiology

Health economics

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Travel ability

Education

MS/MPH/PhD in health/real-world evidence

Job description

Bayer is seeking a Director, Real-World Evidence Research–Oncology in the United States to lead the design, execution, and dissemination of real‑world evidence for oncology assets across the lifecycle.

The role requires deep expertise in oncology, epidemiology, and health economics, with strong cross‑functional leadership and global alignment. Travel to conferences and internal meetings is expected.