Director, Research-Oncology

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Director, Real-World Evidence Research-Oncology

The Director, Real-World Evidence (RWE) Research – Oncology is a strategic scientific leader responsible for developing and executing the oncology real-world evidence strategy across the product lifecycle. This individual leads the design, oversight, and dissemination of high-impact observational research programs that generate evidence on treatment effectiveness, safety, patient outcomes, biomarker utilization, healthcare resource utilization, and value in routine clinical practice.

The Director serves as a key thought partner to Medical Affairs, Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR), Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial leadership. The role provides scientific leadership for evidence-generation initiatives supporting oncology assets from early development through post-launch and loss of exclusivity. This position requires deep expertise in oncology, epidemiology, real-world data (RWD), observational research methodologies, and cross-functional leadership within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment.

• * Co-lead the development and implementation of the US RWE strategies for various oncology products;
• * Responsible for RWE plan that is integrated into the US medical and brand plans;
• * Design and conduct RWE studies to support the oncology portfolio data generation plans;
• * Assist in the timely development of high quality AMCP dossiers, budget impact models and other supporting materials for managed care organizations (MCO);
• * Provide data to use for pricing and reimbursement strategies in US market;
• * Lead US multifunctional team (clinical, MSLs, marketing, NHS) to develop real world evidence value;
• * Interact with MCOs, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), KOLs to deliver value messages for product pricing and reimbursement and utilization;
• * Develop and approve special therapeutics ISS studies as key member of ISS committee;
• * Develop communication/publication strategies for RWE/HEOR
  · Manage budget for RWE/HEOR studies;
• * Ensure US RWE strategies are aligned with US medical, marketing, and Global RWE strategies;
• * Work closely with medical directors, field medical personnel, and cross-functional partners to identify RWE gaps and needs and develop new projects to address those needs;
• * Lead cross-functional teams and demonstrate leadership in real world evidence as well as health economics and outcomes research. Must have the ability to manage multiple projects, external vendors and collaboration partners for research in addition to budget negotiation;
• * Liaise with senior management within both the US and Global Bayer organization to drive RWE strategy and outputs;
• * Interact with external KOLs, FDA/CMS and professional organizations to drive RWE strategies and outputs.

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• * MS.c./MPH, Pharm.
  
  D., Ph.D. or other equivalent degree in the healthcare field and more specifically in health economics or real-world evidence-based research;
• * Experience in real-world evidence and/or outcomes research, epidemiology, health economics or a…