RWE Strategy Lead, Developed Brands

UCB; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 202,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

UCB is seeking a Real-World Evidence (RWE) Strategy Lead Developed Brands, Immunology to advance evidence strategies across the product lifecycle in a hybrid role, with 40% on-site in Cambridge, MA, Raleigh, NC, or Atlanta, GA and 5–10% travel.

You will lead global RWE programs, defining evidence needs for regulatory, market access, reimbursement, and patient outcomes, leveraging AI and advanced data sources to inform decisions and help patients access therapies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in pharma/biotech with evidence generation, regulatory, and payer initiatives.
• Experience with Big Data and AI is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of real-world evidence, epidemiology, and healthcare data sources.
• Ability to lead strategies supporting regulatory, reimbursement, clinical, and business decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and co-lead integrated RWE, epidemiology, outcomes research, and data strategies across the product lifecycle.
• Identify evidence gaps and define research plans for regulatory, market access, reimbursement, and safety needs.
• Shape evidence-generation strategies using real-world data, registries, external controls, and advanced methodologies.
• Oversee RWE studies to ensure timely, budget-conscious, high-quality delivery.
• Mentor RWE talent and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Represent UCB with external partners to advance evidence-generation initiatives.

Skills

RWE strategy

epidemiology

outcomes research

data strategy

stakeholder influence

leadership

AI/data science

Education

Master's degree in Epidemiology/Public Health/HEOR/Biostatistics/Life Sciences

PhD/MD or equivalent

Tools

Big Data

AI/advanced analytics

Job description

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a

We are looking for a RWE Strategy Lead Developed Brands, Immunology who is collaborative, solutions-oriented, and passionate about leveraging real world data to improve the patient experience to join our HTA and Payer Team. This role can be based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Raleigh, North Carolina, or in Atlanta, Georgia. This hybrid role requires a minimum of 40% on-site presence and 5-10% domestic and international travel.

About The Role

You will lead the development and execution of global real-world evidence (RWE) strategies that support the value, safety, effectiveness, and patient impact of UCB’s therapies. You will identify critical evidence needs for existing product lifecycle and translate them into further integrated RWE, epidemiology, outcomes research, and data strategies that inform regulatory, market access, reimbursement, and business decisions, while supporting and expanding our patient access reach. This strategic leadership role requires a deep understanding of evidence generation, healthcare data, and the evolving external landscape. You will drive the use of innovative study designs, registries, real-world data sources, and emerging technologies to address key evidence gaps and ensure decision-makers have the insights needed to improve outcomes for patients. Success in this role requires scientific expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence complex evidence agendas while balancing diverse stakeholder needs and long-term business priorities.

Who You’ll Work With

Internally, you will work with colleagues across Real World Evidence, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Pharmacovigilance, HEOR, Market Access, Safety, Epidemiology, Patient Impact, and Data & Analytics functions to shape evidence strategies, identify evidence gaps, and generate insights that support and defend, reimbursement, and business decisions.

Externally, you will work with academic researchers, healthcare data providers, registry organizations, contract research organizations (CROs), scientific experts, and industry stakeholders to advance evidence-generation initiatives, access relevant data sources, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, decision-grade evidence.

What you’ll do

• Develop and co lead integrated real-world evidence (RWE), epidemiology, outcomes research, and data strategies that support UCB’s assets across the product lifecycle.
• Identify evidence gaps and define research plans that address regulatory, market access, reimbursement, safety, and patient-centered evidence needs.
• Shape evidence-generation strategies using real-world data, registries, external control arms, innovative study designs, and other fit-for-purpose methodologies.
• Anticipate evolving scientific, regulatory, and business challenges and translate them into actionable evidence solutions and investments.
• Oversee the execution of RWE studies and programs, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality and governance standards.
• Drive alignment across complex evidence-generation activities, balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders while maximizing impact and efficiency.
• Provide strategic guidance on topics including disease burden, natural history, comparative effectiveness, long-term outcomes, drug utilization, safety commitments, and health technology assessment requirements.
• Leverage emerging technologies, including AI-enabled approaches, to enhance data strategy, evidence generation, and decision-making.
• Mentor and develop RWE talent while contributing to the continued growth of evidence-generation capabilities across the broader organization.
• Represent UCB externally through engagement with scientific experts, research partners, and industry initiatives to advance the use and impact of real-world evidence.

Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills

Minimum Experience/Skills Required:

• Master's degree, PhD, MD, or equivalent advanced degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR), Biostatistics, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or academic sectors with demonstrated involvement in evidence generation, clinical development, market access, regulatory, and/or payer-related initiatives. Experience with Big Data and AI is an advantage
• Strong understanding of real-world evidence (RWE), epidemiology, outcomes research, and healthcare data sources.
• Experience developing evidence strategies that support regulatory, reimbursement, clinical, and business decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives and influence stakeholders in a matrix environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal training in epidemiological research methods, outcomes research, health economics, or related quantitative disciplines.
• Experience developing and executing integrated RWE strategies for or with pharmaceutical assets across multiple stages of the product lifecycle.
• Prior leadership experience, including mentoring, coaching, and developing individuals or leading cross-functional teams.
• Expertise supporting health authority, payer, HTA, or market access interactions through evidence generation.
• Experience in Immunology, Dermatology, Respiratory, or other specialty therapeutic areas.
• Familiarity with innovative study designs, registries, external data sources, AI-enabled technologies, and advanced evidence-generation methodologies.

The reasonably anticipated salary range for this position is $202,400 - $265,700 per year. The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge, skills, experience and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range.

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

About Us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us?

At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer

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