Associate Director/Director Strategy, Real World Evidence and Late Phase

Job Description

• This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Associate Director/Director Strategy, Real World Evidence and Late Phase in United States. This is a high-impact strategic role focused on shaping real-world evidence (RWE) and late-phase research solutions across global life sciences programs. You will act as a subject matter expert in study design and RWD strategy, supporting both scientific rigor and commercial growth initiatives. The role sits at the intersection of science, business development, and client engagement within a fast-evolving clinical research environment. You will partner closely with cross-functional operational, medical, and business development teams to design innovative evidence-generation approaches. A key focus is translating client needs into actionable RWE solutions that support regulatory, payer, and commercialization goals. This position offers strong visibility with external stakeholders and internal leadership, with up to 40% travel across industry and client engagements. You will also contribute to thought leadership, proposals, and strategic growth initiatives in a highly collaborative global organization.
• Accountabilities: You will lead the development and execution of real-world evidence strategy and late-phase study design, ensuring scientific excellence and alignment with client objectives. You will identify growth opportunities, support business development efforts, and act as a key liaison between clients and internal delivery teams. Responsibilities include: Designing and advising on RWE and RW study strategies across multiple therapeutic areas and study types Supporting business development through RFIs, RFPs, bid defenses, and client presentations Translating client needs into innovative RWD-driven solutions in collaboration with operational teams Acting as a subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders on RWE methodologies and applications Contributing to sales enablement content and identifying new business opportunities within the RWLP space Engaging external experts and stakeholders to strengthen scientific credibility and study design quality Representing the organization at conferences, industry events, and scientific forums Supporting continuous improvement of processes, SOPs, and methodological frameworks Requirements: The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in real-world data, late-phase clinical strategy, and cross-functional leadership within life sciences or healthcare environments. You are comfortable operating in both scientific and client-facing contexts and influencing senior stakeholders. Key requirements include: Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, nursing, or related discipline (advanced degree such as PhD preferred) 5–7+ years of experience in real-world evidence, late-phase research, or clinical development within pharma, biotech, or CRO environments Strong understanding of RWD sources and study design methodologies across US and global contexts Experience managing clinical or real-world research projects across cross-functional teams Solid knowledge of regulatory frameworks and clinical development processes Proven ability to contribute to business development, proposals, and client engagements Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills Ability to balance scientific depth with commercial and operational priorities Therapeutic area experience in oncology, immunology, rare disease, genomics, or cell & gene therapy is a plus Strong analytical mindset with ability to influence decisions and drive outcomes Benefits: Competitive compensation aligned with experience and seniority level Remote-friendly structure with travel opportunities (up to ~40%) Exposure to global clinical research programs and leading industry clients Career development within a fast-growing, innovation-driven environment Opportunity to contribute to high-impact, patient-centered research initiatives Collaborative, cross-functional work culture with strong scientific expertise Learning opportunities through complex, multi-therapeutic projects and industry engagement Comprehensive benefits package (health, retirement, and well-being programs, depending on eligibility)
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