US - RWE Senior Expert

Job Title: RWE Senior Expert/Real World Evidence (RWE) Scientist
Job Duration: 5 months Contract with possible extension
Location: Raleigh NC 27617

Job Description:

This is a senior-level RWE role within Organization's Real World Evidence (RWE) team.

The role supports global RWE strategy and execution, working cross functionally with Safety, Evidence Synthesis, RWE Analysts, and multiple internal stakeholders. The domain is not disease specific, but dermatology experience can be an asset.

Typical Day

• Lead and execute complex RWE studies (epidemiology, natural history, PASS/PAES, regulatory studies, external control arms, comparative effectiveness).
• Develop study concepts, protocols, SAPs, and ensure governance compliance.
• Interpret study results and communicate insights internally and externally.
• Collaborate with RWE Analysts, BQS, Safety, Evidence Synthesis, external vendors, and cross functional teams.
• Identify innovative designs, new data sources, and advanced analytics opportunities.
• Contribute to the RWE functional strategic plan with the RWE Strategy Lead.

Years of Experience

• Several years of proven experience in designing and delivering RWE projects (industry, consultancy, or academic center of excellence).
• Seniority required: ability to lead high complexity studies and engage effectively with cross functional stakeholders.
• Manager strongly prefers candidates with prior pharmaceutical industry experience.

Must Have

• Master's or PhD in Epidemiology (PhD preferred).
• Strong experience with real world data and RWE project execution.
• Strong quantitative/methodological background (epidemiology, biostatistics, pharmacoepidemiology, outcomes research).
• Experience communicating RWE results to diverse internal/external stakeholders.
• Ability to work cross functionally and autonomously in a senior role.
• Pharma experience (strong preference) - critical for understanding business needs and interacting effectively with internal functions (manager insight).

Ideal Candidate

• PhD in Epidemiology.
• Solid experience in pharma, ideally in global RWE environments.
• Skilled in scientific dissemination (abstracts, posters, manuscripts).
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and propose advanced methodological approaches.
• Able to challenge and defend methodological choices confidently with stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Experience in Dermatology (not required but preferred when comparing similar profiles).
• Experience with hybrid study designs, external control arms, or regulatory driven RWE projects.

Language Requirements

• Excellent English (written and spoken) required.

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