Real World Evidence Associate Director (Hybrid)
Real World Evidence Associate Director (Hybrid)
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Job Description
General Summary:
The Real World Evidence (RWE) Associate Director is an integral member of the RWE team who leverages expertise in epidemiology and real world data to develop fitforpurpose observational research and to inform internal and external stakeholders on natural history (NH) of disease and real world outcomes within their assigned therapeutic area. The RWE Associate Director works crossfunctionally to support the execution of observational research across the portfolio.
This position is Boston based with a hybrid schedule allowing for 2 days per week remote work and 3 days per week in the office in the Boston Seaport district. (Relocation assistance is available).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Independently lead focused/targeted research of epidemiology of specific disease areas including NH of disease for business development and early development indications
- Lead data sourcing strategy for early development and early clinical indications to support NH of disease needed for regulators payers and clinicians
- Lead and execute evaluation of available registries and other data sources related to NH and evidence to support clinical endpoints and inclusion/exclusion criteria
- Determine potential use of RWE historical control within clinical development program and feasibility of obtaining data required for historical control
- Lead execution of approved research tactics within assigned indications
- Develop draft protocol concept and related materials for review and approval by internal scientific review boards
- Working closely with stakeholders align RWE research study tactics with functional and disease program goals
- Contribute to development of performance metrics and dashboards for RWE projects
- Represent RWE on relevant GMDA SubTeams Program Teams or Disease Strategy Teams where studies related to RWE are discussed
- Represent RWE on crossfunctional collaborations and working groups for pipeline product(s)
- Utilize strong oral communications skills and understanding of Vertex strategies to promote and translate RWD/RWE methods and activities across the company
- Support and facilitate external research collaborations with key academic partners consortia and data vendors
- Support the development of crossfunctional evidence generation planning
- Provide leadership and mentorship within RWE
- Contribute to company publications strategy via development of conference abstracts presentations peerreviewed manuscripts based on the findings of RWE studies
Knowledge and Skills:
- Applied knowledge of relevant RWE regulatory agency guidance and position papers and the opportunities to use RWE to inform regulatory decision making
- Demonstrated ability to design and execute observational research
- Strong and clear interpersonal communication presentation and study management skills
- Ability to take detailed observational study results and communicate them in a clear non technical manner to internal crossfunctional teams using language that resonates with the teams while maintaining the integrity of key findings
- Ability to work collaboratively in a constantly changing diverse and matrix environment
Education and Experience:
- PhD (preferred) or MS/MPH in epidemiology biostatistics health economics and outcomes research or similar required
- Formal graduate training in Epidemiology/Health Services Research required
- Minimum 5 years of experience working in observational research within the life sciences industry or relevant academic government or consulting environment
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in RWE and/or Epidemiology at a biopharmaceutical company
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Pay Range:
$169500 $254200Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors including skills competencies experience and other jobrelated factors permitted by law.
At Vertex our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive marketleading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career financial family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a weeklong company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter) educational assistance programs including student loan repayment a generous commuting subsidy matching charitable donations 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
HybridEligible Or OnSite EligibleFlex Eligibility Status:
In this HybridEligible role you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. OnSite: work five days per week onsite with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertexs Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons race color sex gender identity or expression age religion national origin ancestry ethnicity disability veteran status genetic information sexual orientation marital status or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an EVerify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager or contact Talent Acquisition at
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
