International RWE Lead

The International RWE Lead will serve as the primary interface for the international real-world evidence (RWE) community linking area and affiliate stakeholders to the Medical Affairs Health Impact (MHI) RWE Center of Excellence (CoE) and cross-functional research functions including but not limited to International Market Access and Pricing (IMAP) Epidemiology (EPI) Data Science & Statistics (DSS) and R&D Data Convergence. This role will enable the generation of fit-for-purpose RWE via use of optimal RWD and methodologies across international affiliates and act as a crucial nexus across AbbVies RWE capabilities. A key responsibility will be developing appropriate forums and ways of working across the International community and cross-functional research functions for enhancing strategic RWE planning and generation while actively participating in Area Evidence Teams.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the RWE subject matter expert within the assigned region and/or therapeutic areas championing the understanding and use of primary and secondary RWD and supporting affiliates/areas in the translation of evidence gaps to robust and tangible study design through methodological input.
Work with the Value and Evidence RWE pillars and cross-functional research functions to coordinate optimal expertise based on specific International Area & Affiliate research needs
Contribute to building Global-International and affiliate-area RWE networks highlighting available expertise & resources and delivering RWD/E input and training
Co-lead the Asset RWE Community in partnership with International Medical and Market Access including defining the specific needs format and membership for each asset. Where necessary support evidence planning to focus on optimal real world study design to meet strategic cross-functional needs
In collaboration with Global RWE Innovative Real-World Data and Policy stay current with evolving RWE guidelines innovations emerging trends and best practices. Represent AbbVie on relevant external consortia and partner with local stakeholders to drive innovative use of RWD.
Serve as a member of the Area Review Committee (ARC) Area Evidence Teams and priority Local Evidence Teams as needed providing input into International evidence plans
Engage with external vendors/data owners to identify opportunities for smart evidence generation and represent AbbVie at external and internal International RWE meetings as needed
Support evolution of International knowledge and use of RWD sources in partnership with the V&E RWE CoEs and cross-functional research functions
Represent International RWE in internal RWD/E and evidence generation workstreams as needed
Actively engage with the broader International and US RWE lead community to share ideas learnings and best practices to evolve RWE customer excellence

Qualifications :

Education: Advanced degree in public health health economics outcomes research epidemiology biostats or another relevant field.
RWE experience Minimum of 8-10 years hands-on experience in international RWE outcomes research etc. within the pharmaceutical academia or consultancy sectors to support market access medical and commercial evidence needs. Demonstrated experience with study/protocol design to meet strategic needs using a range of RWD sources. Deep understanding of OUS RWD/E landscape in at least 1 region (Europe JAPAC Canada LATAM). Analytics experience desirable but not essential
Integrated evidence planning experience: Understands pharma asset strategy and has demonstrated experience in area or global integrated evidence planning and subsequent planning of RWE studies/initiatives.
Influencing/consultancy expertise: Strong influencing without authority skills. Demonstrated experience at coaching study teams or decision makers (expert and non-expert) through RWE study design decisions drawing upon scientific strategic and practical needs.
Working style: Individual must have demonstrated ability to work successfully in a cross-matrix setting. Skilled in consultant team member and team lead working styles and able to flex working style to meet the specific project needs
Communication: Fluent at conveying complex information and context to expert and non-expert audiences in a clear and relevant manner. Compelling adaptable communicator to small and large audiences across functions and levels of seniority
Project management: Ability to develop plans and self-manage timelines resources and deliverables effectively.
Comfortable with the unknown: Must be comfortable to perform in previously uncharted territory with few if any established use cases guidelines or processes.  Flexibility to adjust based on changing circumstances and openness to new ideas and continuous learning
Therapeutic Area experience: oncology (heme solid tumors) immunology or neurology indications strongly desired
Language Must be fluent in English. Additional languages in relevant geographical region are desirable but not essential.

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of thisposting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic locationand we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. 

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commissionincentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless anduntil paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.

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