Director – RWD Scientist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the strategy for evidence generation in Cardiometabolic Health.

• Convert scientific concepts into actionable strategies and solutions utilizing real-world data, analytics, and outcomes research.

• Design and implement studies leveraging claims, health records, and tailored real-world data sources.

• Collaborate with scientists and senior leadership on methodologies, implementation, and interpretation of real-world evidence.

• Manage the operational execution of intricate studies.

• Anticipate future requirements for real-world data and position Lilly as a leader in the field.

• Leverage AI and emerging technologies within the real-world data workflow.

• Develop federated and privacy-protecting data capabilities.

• Link insights from real-world data to clinical trial design and regulatory strategies.

• Ensure that data assets represent diverse and complex real-world patient populations.

• Facilitate the integration of Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) from early clinical development through to commercialization.

• Create and manage health outcomes research strategies for Lilly's portfolio compounds.

• Act as a strategic partner on lead/core teams.

• Formulate and implement patient-focused outcome, real-world evidence, and economic value strategies.

• Develop impactful scientific initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.

• Apply knowledge of disease states and research methodologies to registration, pricing, reimbursement, and access initiatives.

• Establish strategic connections with internal and external decision-makers.

• Lead the planning and implementation of evidence with cross-functional teams.

• Convey health outcomes information to business partners, the scientific community, and customers.

• Direct the dissemination of findings through abstracts, posters, podium presentations, promotional materials, and manuscripts.

• Align and promote the application of research outcomes and deliverables.

• Monitor advancements in disease states, HEOR methodologies, market demands, and environmental influences.

• Ensure projects adhere to timelines, budgets, and scope.

• Coordinate research efforts with cross-functional Lilly partners and external collaborators.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctorate (PhD, MD) in a relevant field such as economics, epidemiology, medicine, pharmacoeconomics, statistics, data science, or other pertinent sciences.

• 5+ years of experience in developing, executing, and delivering outcomes strategies/projects employing advanced methods and analytics.

• 5+ years of practical experience with Real World Data.

• High proficiency in statistical programming languages and software including R, SAS, or Python.

• Capability to manage, harmonize, and analyze large-scale electronic health and/or administrative medical and pharmacy claims data.

• Ability to convert research questions into program specifications.

• Strong analytical and communication abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Capacity to influence and collaborate within and across teams.

• Understanding of healthcare systems in at least one of the following: US, Europe, Asia.

• Familiarity with healthcare delivery models and clinical research.

• Technical and analytical skills in economic modeling, economic evaluation, cost-effectiveness analysis, patient-focused outcomes, real-world evidence, burden of disease, epidemiology, statistics, or healthcare policy.

• Ability to drive research agendas to completion and facilitate dissemination.

• Global perspective with a customer-centric focus and solution-oriented mindset.

• Domestic and international travel may be required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company bonus based on both company and individual performance.

• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan.

• Pension plan.

• Vacation benefits.

• Medical benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Vision benefits.

• Prescription drug coverage.

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent day care.

• Life insurance and death benefit options.

• Time off and leave of absence benefits.

• Employee assistance program.

• Fitness benefits.

• Opportunities for employee clubs and activities.