Senior Director, RWE – Respiratory & Immunology

AstraZeneca; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Wilmington, DE, seeks a Senior Director, US Evidence – Respiratory & Immunology (Real-World Evidence). This leadership role directs a team of RWE Directors, shaping US evidence plans and driving data-driven medical strategy across the R&I portfolio.

The role partners with IS and HEPE teams to translate RWE into practice-changing interventions, explores AI-enabled methods, and ensures governance, quality, and inclusion across studies.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Health Economics, Epidemiology, Outcomes Research, Public Health, or related field.
• 10+ years in pharma, payer, consulting, or academia with RWE/HEOR focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the RWE component of US Evidence Plans across the product lifecycle.
• Partner with Global teams to align US evidence with global strategy and data sources.
• Champion representativeness and health equity in study design and data selection.

Skills

Leadership

Observational study design

Real-world data

AI in RWE

US healthcare knowledge

Communication

Budget management

Vendor oversight

Respiratory & Immunology

Publications & presentations

Education

Advanced degree (PhD/MD/PharmD or related Master’s)

Job description

AstraZeneca in Wilmington, DE, seeks a Senior Director, US Evidence – Respiratory & Immunology (Real-World Evidence). This leadership role directs a team of RWE Directors, shaping US evidence plans and driving data-driven medical strategy across the R&I portfolio.

The role partners with IS and HEPE teams to translate RWE into practice-changing interventions, explores AI-enabled methods, and ensures governance, quality, and inclusion across studies.