Job Description
Real World Evidence Scientist (Contract)
CPL Life Sciences are recruiting for RWE Scientist for a leading pharmaceutical company based in Berkshire. This role is required to provide temporary coverage for a team member on an initial 12 month contract.
* 12 month contract
* Hybrid in Berkshire
* Programming experience required
This individual role requires a hands-on epidemiologist who can independently lead ongoing Phase IV and post-approval real-world evidence studies. The position includes EU-focused feasibility and evidence planning activities and operates within a global team, collaborating closely with the data and medical affairs departments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead design, execution, and analysis of Phase IV and observational RWE studies
* Assume ownership of post-approval epidemiologic studies
* Oversee CROs and vendors to ensure quality, timelines, and regulatory compliance
* Conduct retrospective analyses using large claims, EHR, and registry data sources
* Develop protocols and statistical analysis plans with methodological rigor
* Lead EU-focused feasibility assessments and contribute to RWE strategy
* Perform evidence reviews, systematic literature reviews, and meta-analyses
* Support regulatory-/HTA-facing deliverables and post-approval commitments
* Contribute to scientific communication (abstracts, posters, manuscripts)
The ideal candidate brings epidemiology/RWE experience, strong statistical programming skills (SAS/R), and the ability to work independently with minimal ramp-up in a fast-paced, global setting.