Executive Director, V&I Outcomes Research, Oncology, Precision Medicine, Portfolio RWE

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Executive Director leading Outcomes Research for oncology precision medicine at a global health care company. Directing evidence generation strategies to inform market decisions in oncology through scientific oversight and team management.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRahway • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $255,800 - $402,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Outcomes Research initiatives within Oncology, focusing on real world evidence generation and strategic market access. Possesses a strong background in precision medicine, clinical development, and cross-functional collaboration to inform treatment decisions and guidelines.

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Doctoral Degree (PhD, MD, DrPH, ScD)Real World Evidence GenerationTeam LeadershipOncology ExpertiseMarket Access Strategy

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Hard Skills

Outcomes ResearchHealth Services ResearchEpidemiologyPublic HealthHealth EconomicsPharmacoeconomicsPharmacy AdministrationEvidence GenerationPrecision MedicineClinical Development

Soft Skills

Strategic DirectionCollaborationLeadershipCommunicationTeam Management

Industry Keywords

Precision MedicineOncologyMarket AccessBiomarkerCompanion DiagnosticPayer/Provider AccessTreatment DecisionsGuidelinesEvidence StrategiesCross-Tumor Needs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads, manages and provides scientific and strategic direction to teams leading the development and execution of high-quality evidence strategies and plans.
Leads development and execution of Precision Medicine Outcomes Research plans that informs market decisions and that spans across tumor and asset needs.
Ensures Outcomes Research plans deliver real world evidence that address cross-tumor/asset needs that informs market decisions in collaboration with tumor and asset teams
Develops a strong matrix relationship with clinical development, medical affairs, tumor and asset Outcomes Research, market access, biomarker, companion diagnostic, precision medicine commercial, and key markets to ensure that real world evidence informs market decisions related to our company's oncology medicines and associated biomarkers/diagnostics supporting access strategies and demonstrating value in real world settings.
Represents the perspectives and experiences of their team to shape the strategy and function of the outcomes research organization within the company through involvement in the extended leadership team and leading strategic initiatives that strengthen precision medicine evidence generation capabilities.
Maintains awareness of new scientific and methodological developments within Oncology and encourages appropriate application of new methods to real world evidence, including precision medicine studies to improve evidence generation and support patient care advancement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DrPH, ScD) in relevant discipline (health services research, outcomes research, epidemiology, public health, health economics, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacy administration)
Ten or more years of experience post degree
Track record of successful team leadership and global experience in real world evidence
Demonstration of knowledge and evidence generation that has supported optimal recommendations/guidelines, reimbursement, and payer/provider access and treatment decisions

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days