Director RWD Strategy

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

📋 Description

• Accountable for the hands-on creation of high-quality, client-ready materials related to RWD Strategy for client engagements using PPT and Word documents.

• Attend and represent RWD Strategy for opportunities in Europe with clients.

• Identify areas where RWD can provide added value and position RWD Strategies to deliver successful solutions.

• Oversee the implementation of a global RWD acquisition strategy within the region.

• Identify, evaluate, and recommend strategies to enhance access to RWD and scientific data to address gaps in Parexel’s regional coverage.

• Conduct return-on-investment evaluations to guide decisions on potential strategic partnerships with selected data providers.

• Manage governance frameworks for regional RWD partners and suppliers.

• Ensure specifications in the data catalog are current (e.g., new functionalities) and facilitate training and use across business partners.

• Confirm that data access and usage are fully operational.

• Advance regional data acquisition in alignment with business partner strategies and needs.

• Track KPIs to ensure effective data utilization and make adjustments to optimize return-on-investment as necessary.

• Assess partner capabilities and services, providing recommendations on how to enhance the partnership (e.g., improving direct access, turnaround feasibility).

• Collaborate with Procurement/LRM to establish and manage qualification, due diligence, and contracting processes.

• Monitor project progress and identify areas for improvement in the PXL-partner relationship.

• Partner with technology teams to ensure that region-specific requirements for system architecture are fulfilled.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in the industry (CRO/Pharma/Data Vendor).

• Comprehensive understanding of the clinical research process and business, as well as the development of medicines and medical devices, healthcare markets, and related sectors.

• Extensive cross-functional experience within the healthcare, scientific, and real-world data landscape.

• Familiarity with major patient data models (e.g., CDISC, OMOP, LOINC, FHIR, MEDRA, SNOMED, etc.).

• Proven ability to apply scientific or real-world data solutions to address clinical or commercial inquiries and needs.

• Proficient in budgeting and cost assessment for RWD-based solutions.

• Understanding of project management principles.

• Master’s degree in biomedical informatics, public health, data science, life sciences, or a related field.

• An advanced degree (or equivalent experience) in biomedical informatics, public health, data science, life sciences, or a related field is preferred.

• Capable of effectively translating strategy into actionable plans.

• Leadership abilities in a dynamic environment – change management.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Strong customer focus (both internal and external).

• Experience in building meaningful external partnerships and collaborations with health systems, vendor companies, and individual contributors within the region.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities efficiently.

• Skilled in identifying where regulated requirements apply.

• Technical proficiency in preparing and processing RWD for application and analysis.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development.