AstraZeneca

Senior Director, Medical Evidence, Real World Data

AstraZeneca

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Office

Location: Mississauga • 🇨🇦 Canada

Visit company website
✨ AI Apply
Apply

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Google Cloud PlatformPython

About the role

  • Build the RWD landscape for BioPharmaceuticals Medical, planning for existing and future needs across Therapeutic Areas
  • Source or partner externally to access patient-level secondary RWD, managing budgets and contracts
  • Oversee validation and governance of acquired RWD datasets
  • Lead expansion of RWD engineering capabilities, including AI-based solutions
  • Ensure compliance with rules and regulations for RWD access, use, and storage
  • Develop operational guidance and best practices for the RWD Office
  • Foster a knowledge-sharing community for RWD practitioners on latest trends and opportunities
  • Collaborate with IT & Enablement teams on platforms and tools for RWD assets
  • Ensure strategic alignment of RWD platforms, purchases, access, and governance
  • Lead Clinical Programming team to validate data quality for primary data assets and study outputs
  • Maintain awareness of new developments in RWD trends and technologies
  • Act as a liaison between BioPharmaceuticals Medical and other teams utilizing data tools

Requirements

  • Minimum of an MPH, MSc or PhD in analytic or healthcare discipline
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically in RWD analytics and management
  • Team leadership experience with excellent inter-personal, conflict-resolution and team building skills
  • Strategic thinker with strong leadership, listening & influencing skills
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Extensive project and budget management expertise
  • Experience working with Information Technology and Platform teams
  • Experience working with and managing suppliers / third parties
  • Proven history of delivering value to fast-paced organizations
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple engagements
  • Agile thinker, open to new ideas and able to quickly design and implement entrepreneurial customer-focused solutions
  • Knowledge of clinical and pharmaceutical drug development processes and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
  • Desirable: Extensive hands-on experience with RWD analysis and proficiency in analytic platforms (R, Python, SAS)
  • Desirable: Experience working and delivering impact in a global organization
  • Desirable: In-depth understanding of medical strategy, methodologies and tools (RWD, evidence generation, study development and delivery)
Benefits
  • Commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development
  • Inclusive and diverse team and culture
  • Opportunity to work on BioPharmaceuticals pipeline and patient-impacting projects
  • Empowerment to push boundaries and entrepreneurial environment

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
RWD analysisRPythonSASdata validationdata governanceproject managementbudget managementAI-based solutionsanalytical skills
Soft skills
team leadershipinterpersonal skillsconflict resolutionteam buildingstrategic thinkingcommunication skillspresentation skillsorganizational skillsanalytical skillsentrepreneurial mindset
Certifications
MPHMScPhD