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Be part of the team that's poised to transform the fight against cancer. Backed by the strength of a Fortune 8 company, our entrepreneurial organization develops technologies used by the oncology community to deliver evidence-based, personalized care, as well as insights used by biopharma companies to accelerate drug development and support the entire treatment journey. Our work powers informed decision-making at every pivotal moment in oncology - from the treatment options presented to patients, to the operational considerations for oncology practices, to the design of clinical trials, to the commercial launch plans for new therapies.

Position Summary

The Sr. RWE Research Director will be a recognized thought leader that brings an innovative mindset, is passionate about RWE research, and thrives on collaboration with other industry experts to lead cutting edge research studies as we work to transform the fight against cancer.

As a recognized expert in your field, you'll work alongside our team of researchers, biostatisticians, analysts, and physicians to lead and advise on study design methodology, comparative effectiveness, pharmacoeconomic and pharmacoepidemiology studies, and health outcomes research with a primary focus in hematology/oncology.

The Sr. RWE Research Director will also represent at industry conferences and research forums alongside pharmacy manufacturer experts, industry thought leaders and experienced physicians that will impact and shape the future of oncology practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops the strategy and approach for proposals, protocols, statistical analysis plans

• Partners with study sponsors to identify and refine study concepts

• Manages multiple projects of varying scope and complexity Designs data requirements for studies based on feasibility estimates and available data

• Maintains all regulatory and compliance documents

• Works with data from multiple sources (including electronic health records and administrative claims)

• Researches and performs critical and statistical analysis of medical and scientific evidence as the basis for evaluation of cancer therapies

• Lead customer meetings to communicate study progress and results

• Analyzes data to answer questions posed by internal and external stakeholders

• Advises research teams on research methods and data quality

• Formats output of data analysis for customer readiness, including writing final reports and preparing presentations

• Provides training and mentorship to junior researchers; leads and presents scientific content at related meetings

• Partners with physicians, healthcare professionals, the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory authorities, and IT

This description is general in nature and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals.

Typical Minimum Requirements

• Typically requires 10+ years of relevant life sciences and real-world research experience

• MD or PhD degree in Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Public Health, Healthcare Economics or related clinical discipline is required

Critical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of research methodology, clinical trials, regulatory compliance and statistical methods in the study of pharmaceuticals and disease

• 10 years' experience in leading RWE studies required

• Must have experience using Real World data sources including EHR, claims, and patient reported outcomes

• Oncology and Pharmaceutical/CRO experience strongly preferred

• Proven success leading multiple RWE studies simultaneously with varied timelines and deliverables

• Must be able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced matrix environment

• Demonstrated interest and ability to learn new things; takes initiative, welcomes problems as challenges, finds solutions to technical problems, interpersonal challenges, and drives change

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite

Physical Requirements

• General Office Demands (home office)

• Remote work location

• Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

McKesson Total Rewards

McKesson believes superior performance - individual and team - that helps us drive innovations and solutions to promote better health should be recognized and rewarded. We provide a competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract, retain and motivate a high-performance workforce, and it's flexible enough to meet the different needs of our diverse employee population.

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement

• Other benefits, subject to elections, eligibility, and collective bargaining agreement terms: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), 401k and Stock Purchase Programs

Agency Statement

No agencies please

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