Real World Evidence (RWE) Scientist
Real World Evidence (RWE) Scientist
About the Role
Our client, a global Life Sciences organization, is seeking a Real World Evidence (RWE) Scientist for a multi-year project Support RWE study design, evidence synthesis, and healthcare coding work across pharmaceutical products Position Details Title: Real World Evidence (RWE) Scientist Type: Contract Duration: Multi-year project Industry: Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical Fully Remote Pay is open Education PharmD from a U.S. institution, or a Ph.D. with a strong understanding of pharmacotherapy and clinical concepts comparable to PharmD-level training Plus either 2-3 years of RWE experience, or a master’s degree in HEOR, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or a related field Required Qualifications 1-2+ years of pharmaceutical or CRO industry experience RWE study design and protocol development, including defining study populations, inclusion/exclusion criteria, index dates, baseline and follow-up periods, exposures/interventions, and outcomes Strong literature review and evidence synthesis skills, including critical review of clinical trials and treatment guidelines Strong knowledge of healthcare coding systems, with extensive experience developing and validating code lists (NDC, GPI, HCPCS, ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM) Experience with RED BOOK or AnalySource, and Medi-Span Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical product characteristics and lifecycle events, including FDA approvals, indications, label expansions, orphan drug designations, loss of exclusivity (LOE), biosimilars, and generic competition Project management experience managing timelines, deliverables, and multiple concurrent projects Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize, synthesize, and communicate large volumes of complex information Strong work ethic and learning agility
Preferred Qualifications
Health economic modeling experience (budget impact models, cost-effectiveness analyses) Understanding of U.S. healthcare policy and reimbursement, including the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), 340B Drug Pricing Program, Medicare policy, and market access Experience reviewing and interpreting CMS guidance, policy documents, and healthcare regulations Experience conducting systematic literature reviews Programming and data analytics experience (SQL, R, Python, SAS) Strong knowledge of real-world data sources, including administrative claims, EHRs, and registries