Real World Evidence Director

Company: Alimentiv Inc.
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Real World Evidence Director Medical Research and Development -- San Francisco, California POSITION TITLE: Real World Evidence (RWE) Director POSITION LOCATION: Canada or US (Home-based) POSITION REPORTS TO : VP Medical R&D DEPARTMENT/UNIT NAME: Medical R&D JOB SUMMARY: The Real-World Evidence Director will lead and oversee all aspects of the newly formed RWE Unit. Working with the Medical R&D, Data Sciences, Business Development teams the incumbent will be responsible for initiating, overseeing and driving the growth of the new RWE unit within Alimentiv. Provides expertise and strategic guidance that supports the leadership team around commercial and academic research projects, industry and partnership initiatives, publications, funding opportunities, as well as the Organization's goals, vision, mission and direction. Interfaces with sponsors on research methodology and study design of RWE proposals and projects. Secures appropriate project resources and ensure all team members deliver high quality, timely service. Drives quality and efficiency through delivery processes that meet all regulatory requirements and guidelines. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Research and Development Under the strategic direction of VP Medical R&D:

• Lead and drive the development of RWE strategies in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and other GI therapeutic indications in alignment with corporate strategy
• Work collaboratively with Medical R&D team, Data Sciences, Statistics and other internal stakeholders to define study types and methodologies to support RWE offerings for sponsors as well as internal Medical R&D initiatives. These would include, but not limited to, real-world chart reviews (prospective and retrospective), administrative datasets, payer databases and other observational data-sources
• Design, supervise and execute projects throughout their lifecycle
• Support scientific and medical consulting services to clients
• Develop a network of KOLs for the RWE unit as needed for input into specific methodological expertise with data sources
• Develop communication strategies and publish/present research accomplishments at scientific conferences/forums Administration
  • Develop standard operating procedures and work instructions for RWE projects; Provide budget input for activities related to RWE study and initiatives ensuring projects are adequately resourced with qualified personnel
  • Provide ongoing support to staff in the areas of training and development, process development Business Development and Sponsor Support
    • Participate in both commercial and R&D business development activities including presentations to prospective clients, professional meetings
    • Support BD team in development of new business for RWE Unit
    • Support BD team with development of RWE specific costing consideration, marketing and proposal materials.
    • Contribute with scientific support of new business opportunities bids, including protocol review for feasibility, providing guidance around enrollment, project risk evaluation and mitigation strategies, governance discussions with client companies as required. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience
      • Post-graduate degree in Statistics, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, or a related discipline in addition to 10+ years of industry/consulting experience in study design of observational database analytics.
      • Experience in generating and interpreting real-world and observational research is required.
      • Strong in statistical and epidemiological methods
      • Data analytic proficiency using SAS (preferred), R, or Python language
      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
      • Proficiency in relevant software such as MS office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
      • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
      • Enthusiasm to learn and motivation to develop oneself and others
      • Ability to effectively work in a matrix environment and flexibility to adapt to client project needs in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial workplace WORKING CONDITIONS:
        • Home-based *Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available

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