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Senior Real World Evidence Expert (Germany)

UCB


Job Location:

Mettmann - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 20 August 2026 (12 days ago)
Application Deadline: 17 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for aSenior Real World Evidence Expert who is scientifically rigorous strategically minded and collaborative to join our RealWorld Evidence (RWE) team helping to shape evidence generation strategies that support better decisions for patients healthcare systems and the broader scientific community. This position can be based in Brussels Belgium; Slough UK; Monheim Germany or Atlanta USA.

About the Role
As Senior RWE Expert you will be responsible for designing and delivering global realworld evidence (RWE) studies that generate impactful insights across the product lifecycle. You will contribute to strategic decisionmaking by developing evidence that supports research and development activities regulatory requirements payer needs and clinical practice.

In this role you will help drive the development of assetlevel RWE strategies working closely with crossfunctional stakeholders to identify evidence gaps generate meaningful insights and advance innovative approaches to evidence generation. You will also contribute to the evolution of realworld data capabilities and methodologies that strengthen UCBs ability to address complex healthcare challenges.

Who Youll Work With
You will work closely with RWE Strategy Leads Epidemiology and Evidence Synthesis teams Safety and Pharmacovigilance colleagues Biostatisticians Data Scientists and external research partners. You will collaborate across global functions to ensure evidence generation activities are aligned with strategic priorities and deliver meaningful value to patients and stakeholders.

What Youll Do

  • Lead the design execution and delivery of complex global RWE studies on time and within budget.
  • Develop study concepts protocols statistical analysis plans and study documentation to support evidence generation objectives.
  • Drive epidemiology natural history disease burden comparative effectiveness safety and postlaunch evidence generation initiatives.
  • Lead secondary data studies and represent RWE in primary data collection study teams.
  • Collaborate with external vendors academic researchers and medical experts to ensure highquality study execution.
  • Interpret and communicate study findings to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support the development and execution of assetlevel RWE strategies and evidence plans.
  • Identify and implement innovative study designs advanced analytics methodologies and new realworld data sources.
  • Contribute to scientific publications abstracts posters presentations and external communications.
  • Act as a trusted subject matter expert providing strategic guidance and championing scientifically robust methodologies.

Interested For this role were looking for:

  • Masters degree PhD MD or equivalent qualification in epidemiology outcomes research health economics biostatistics life sciences or a related discipline.
  • Significant experience designing and delivering realworld evidence studies using primary and/or secondary data sources.
  • Strong expertise in epidemiology pharmacoepidemiology outcomes research health economics biostatistics data science or related quantitative disciplines.
  • Experience working within pharmaceutical biotechnology consulting or academic research environments.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex evidence into clear and actionable insights.
  • Passion for innovation scientific excellence and the application of emerging technologies including AIenabled approaches within realworld evidence generation.

Are you ready to go beyond to create value and make your mark for patients If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us
At UCB we dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent afraid to push forward collaborate and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring supportive culture where everyone feels included respected and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We go beyond to create value for our patients and always with a human focus whether thats on our patients our employees or our planet. Working for us you will discover a place where you can grow and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB weve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.


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Senior IC


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