Real-World Data (RWD) Scientist

Roche; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche in California seeks a Real-World Data (RWD) Scientist to generate insights for clinical development, regulatory strategy, and healthcare decision-making. You will design observational studies and collaborate across Development to enable evidence generation at scale.

Qualifications include a Master’s or PhD in Epidemiology/Biostatistics/Health Economics and 2–4 years in RWD or related fields, with proficiency in R, SAS, or Python and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Economics, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience with healthcare or real-world data in applied research; or advanced degree with 0–2 years experience.
• Experience using statistical software (R, SAS, Python) for data analysis.
• Independent thinking with sound principles and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, ability to explain complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design observational studies to address clinical, operational, regulatory, or payer questions.
• Identify relevant real-world data sources and perform feasibility assessments.
• Apply expertise in observational study methodology to interpret results.
• Develop expertise in data types, statistics, and analytical methods including advanced analytics.

Skills

RWD data analysis

Statistical software

Education

Master’s or PhD in Epidemiology or Biostatistics or Health Economics

Tools

R

SAS

Python

Job description

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

This role is based in the Real-World & Clinical Data Strategy (RWCDS) team which drives data excellence and analytics to power enhanced decision-making and evidence-generation within Roche Product Development. We develop and implement data strategies that unlock the value of clinical, operational, and real-world data to accelerate evidence generation, decision-making, and innovation across PD and beyond. By embedding FAIR principles, advancing data governance, and enabling data productization, RWCDS ensures that data is not only findable and usable, but also a driver of scientific rigor, regulatory readiness, and AI-powered transformation. Through deep partnerships with internal functions and external collaborators, we shape a future-ready data ecosystem that supports personalized healthcare and efficient drug development.

The Opportunity:

The RWD Scientist plays a key role in generating insights from real-world data to inform clinical development, regulatory strategy, and healthcare decision-making. You will design and execute observational studies, contribute to data strategy, and collaborate across teams within Development and the broader Pharma organization. Your work enables evidence generation across therapeutic areas and supports the responsible and impactful use of real-world data at scale.

• You support use of RWD by designing studies to address clinical, operational, regulatory, or payer questions
• You assist in identifying relevant real-world data sources and performing feasibility assessments under guidance from senior data scientists
• You apply expertise in observational study methodology to appropriately interpret results of studies
• You build expertise in novel data types, statistical methods, and analytical methodology, which may include advanced analytics, special trial designs and types, and data handling methods
• You work within established guidelines and data science processes to ensure compliance and quality
• You support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement in RWD methodology and delivery
• You continuously look for opportunities to broaden knowledge, capabilities and skill set

Who you are:

• You hold a Master’s or PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Economics, or a related field
• You have a minimum of 2-4 years of experience working with healthcare or real-world data in applied research settings; or an advanced degree with 0-2 years of equivalent work experience.
• You have experience using statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, Python) for data analysis
• You have the capacity for independent thinking and ability to make decisions based upon sound principles
• You exhibit Excellent strategic agility including problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and agility that extends beyond technical domain
• You demonstrate respect for cultural differences when interacting with colleagues in the global workplace
• You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically in the areas of presentation and writing, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in clear language

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in agile project teams or regulated environments
• Exposure to pharmacoepidemiology or HEOR
• Experience in the therapeutic area of immunology - e.g., inflammatory bowel disease, nephrology, rheumatology, respiratory or infectious disease is a plus
• Authorship of publications is a plus

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $126,200 - $234,400. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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