Job Description

Parexel is hiring a Principal RWD Analytics Lead. This person will provide technical consultancy to both sponsors and internal project teams and play a major role in developing analytics solutions and securing business opportunities as well as coaching junior staff members and contributing to the study delivery that leverage the use of RWD. In this highly scientific role, a Principal RWD Analytics Lead is expected to keep abreast with the industry trend and innovations as well as demonstrate up to date knowledge in the area of RWD application, real-world evidence (RWE) generation, and late phase clinical research.

Key Accountabilities:

RWD-enabled Solution Development

Lead the RWD analytics solution development, including advising Sponsors and internal Parexel teams to identify a project's RWD requirements and meet the Sponsor's RWE generation needs

Provide consultancy to sponsors and Parexel project teams regarding RWD study design elements, analytics methods, and implementation considerations

Lead and/or contribute to study protocol and/or analysis plan sections which detail the use of scientific data for any given project

Business Development

Support Parexel business opportunities by providing input/considerations to Request for Proposals and Request for Information, attending capability presentation and bid defense, and consulting with Sponsors through early engagement

Mentorship & Training

Ability to convey understanding, value and considerations related to RWD to project teams, Sponsors and other audiences, whether expert or naïve

Mentoring of Scientific Data Solutions Architects, Project Leads, project teams, and junior staff members with regards to RWD study design and analysis

Lead or support the development and delivery of training courses and materials pertinent to RWD, RWE and late-phase clinical research

Billable Project Delivery

Interrogate databases and perform epidemiological, statistical or therapeutic/indication-specific analyses as required by assignment and billable project scope/responsibilities

Contribution to the development of RWD analytics solutions and operational delivery models

SDO Strategic Support

Maintaining a positive, results-oriented work environment while building partnerships through teamwork and communicating in an open, balanced and objective manner

Qualifications

Skills:

Knowledge of the application of scientific data including RWD from an epidemiological, biostatistical or medical informatics perspective

Ability to apply epidemiology, biostatistical or medical informatics knowledge and principles in the design and analysis of RWD studies via statistically and scientifically sound methods and approaches

Ability to communicate ideas and approaches in an effective manner

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a results orientation

Project management knowledge

Working knowledge of the English language/proficiency in local language (where required)

Strong customer focus, internally and externally

Ability to support business development

Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills, both written and verbal

Teamwork and collaboration skills

Demonstrated ability to mentor junior members and study teams

Familiar with a broad range of RWD sources/health care databases, statistical approaches, and their uses

Education:

Formal qualification(s) in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Medical Informatics, Medicine, Public Health or equivalent

Advanced Degree required (Master's level or higher)

7+ years clinical research experience utilizing scientific data sources including RWD

Knowledge of relevant regulatory guidance

Experience in regulatory interaction (such as FDA, MHRA) is a plus

Why Work at Parexel

There are pivotal moments in every career: Sharing new treatments. Improving processes. Delivering life-saving advances. The people who succeed are the ones who make the journey go further and faster every time. What if you had a partner to support you as you reach the next level in your professional path? A partner who believes a collaborative environment is key to achieving your goals? A partner who is dedicated to your health and wellness so you can help make a difference in the lives of millions worldwide?

That's Parexel. We're a diverse team of professionals focused on one goal: getting treatments into the hands of those who need them most. Working together, the results we bring to our clients and the opportunities we bring to our team get better with every step.

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