Director RWD Strategy

Parexel

Director RWD Strategy responsible for developing and executing data strategies across Europe. Position at Parexel involves hands-on leadership and collaboration with health systems and data vendors.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for hands-on development of high-quality, client-ready RWD Strategy-related materials
Attend and represent RWD Strategy for Europe opportunities with clients
Identify opportunities where RWD will be a value-add
Responsible for the execution of a global RWD acquisition strategy
Perform return-on-investment assessments that inform decision-making
Operate governance frameworks for regional RWD partners and suppliers
Ensure that data access and use is fully operational
Monitor KPIs used to ensure impactful use of data
Monitor partner capabilities and services
Provide input for system architecture and contribute to capability presentations

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of industry experience (CRO/Pharma/Data Vendor)
In depth understanding of the clinical research process and business
Broad cross-functional experience in the healthcare, scientific and real-world data environment
Experience with major patient data models (e.g. CDISC, OMOP, LOINC, FHIR, MEDra, SnoMED etc.)
Demonstrated ability to apply scientific or real-world data solutions
Experienced in budgets and cost evaluation of RWD based solutions
Understanding of project management principles
Master’s degree in biomedical informatics, public health, data science, life sciences or related field
Advanced degree (or equivalent experience) desired
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

RWD Strategyreturn-on-investment assessmentsdata access and usesystem architecturepatient data modelsCDISCOMOPLOINCFHIRMEDRA

Soft Skills

client representationcross-functional experienceproject managementability to manage multiple projectsdecision-making

Certifications

Master’s degree in biomedical informaticsMaster’s degree in public healthMaster’s degree in data scienceMaster’s degree in life sciences