Principal RWD Strategy Lead - European locations

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We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Principal RWD Strategy Lead to join us in multiple European locations

The Principal Data Strategist is an expert role, leading the development of the real‑world data (RWD) strategy used in a given solution leveraging RWD, ensuring it is fit‑for‑purpose and is used in a manner compliant with the data use agreement and applicable laws. This individual can cover multiple geographic regions (but with an expertise in European RWD landscape), will be client facing and is able to support a variety of research needs.

Subject Matter expertise is provided by the Principal to users of the data to ensure that use is optimized. The role works closely with data sources, technology/solutions/contract teams, epidemiologists, statisticians and medical, and can act as a data source relationship owner aligned to Global Real‑World Data Strategy. It is a leading role with strong visibility opportunities and career progression options.

The Principal Data Strategist will lead the development and deployment of a RWD strategy for client opportunities and proposals as well as awarded work. This individual is comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with cross‑functional and client teams to execute the RWD strategy.

Where defined, the Principal works in alignment with the Global & Regional RWD Strategy Heads, to serve as relationship manager and primary point of contact for data providers; participate in establishment of governance structure for data relationship building (e.g. including regular meetings on status, performance, capability, emerging requirements); identify ways in which the partnership can be strengthened (e.g., improve direct access, feasibility turnaround);

ensure data partners’ needs/expectations are being met; and work with Procurement / LRM to establish/manage MSAs.

The Principal handles complex issues related to data applications and/or analysis requirements and how to remedy them. This individual serves as a SME to the business on the use of the data in clinical research and, where appropriate, identifies, assesses, and recommends appropriate options to expand access to RWD.

The Principal will develop working knowledge of RW data sets assigned to the strategy leader, keep specifications up‑to‑date in the data catalog (e.g., new functionality); contribute to the evaluation of data requirements to optimize services; support the growth of the Real World Research market share; assist in the development of descriptive content that can be used in capability presentations, proposals, protocols/SAPs, study reports, etc.

for the content library; support the wider RWD organization as directed, including working relationships with business units, clients and RWD and Real World Research functional teams, vendors, providers; at minimum, Epidemiology, Market Access, Patient Engagement, TAs, Strategic Feasibility, Global Data Operations, Corporate IT, Legal and Risk Management, Procurement, Data Privacy, Project team personnel.

Lastly, the Principal must ensure compliance with operating standards, policies, regulations, SOPs, privacy and data security standards, facilitate project‑specific contracting needs; as directed/needed, represent Parexel, with guidance, in professional societies and at key events and meetings. This individual is expected to have a strong understanding of clinical research, real world data, and healthcare; experience in budgets, cost evaluation, project management; strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects with a decentralized team.

• Supporting complex RWD RFIs, RFPs and projects independently, provision of RWD deliverables in accordance with contractual requirements, governing SOPs/regulations, and data/quality standards
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, in partnership with RWR Delivery Leads to leverage RWD for a variety of study designs across all geographies
• Determining the best methods for partnering with…