Director- Real World Evidence (RWE) Oncology, Breast Cancer
Location: United Kingdom - Uxbridge
Department: Pharmacovigilance & Epidemiology
Job Description
At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination, and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed, and empowered to fulfill their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Job Summary
The Director, Real-World Evidence (RWE)- Oncology will design and deliver RWE required by internal stakeholders and regulators, ensuring timeliness, quality, and utility. The role includes advising on methodological approaches and supporting payer and provider interactions.
Success in this role requires a strong track record in epidemiologic study design and conduct, expertise in RWE across product development stages, and the ability to manage cross-functional efforts.
Location
This hybrid role is open either in Stockley Park, UK or Cambridge, UK.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop, execute, and communicate the global RWE strategy supporting oncology product lifecycle indications.
2. Employ scientific methods and appropriate data to produce timely RWE, aligned with clinical development plans.
3. Generate RWE including natural history, treatment patterns, unmet needs, safety, and effectiveness studies within quality standards.
4. Ensure compliance with observational study conduct requirements (e.g., registration, ethics approval, protocol development, reporting).
5. Communicate RWE utility across the product lifecycle and support decision-making with study results.
6. Contribute to regulatory documents, publications, and white papers with observational research findings.
7. Develop epidemiological sections of regulatory submissions (e.g., Risk Management Plans, designations, responses).
8. Represent RWE in cross-functional teams and initiatives.
9. Collaborate with quantitative teams (Biostatistics, Bioinformatics) and other functions (Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, etc.) to meet evidence needs.
10. Identify opportunities to improve processes and training to enhance efficiency and impact.
11. Mentor junior epidemiologists and RWE analysts to build expertise.
Minimum Requirements
* Doctoral (PhD, MD, ScD, PharmD) or Master’s degree (MSc, MPH) in Epidemiology or a related field, with relevant experience.
* Proven experience in the biopharmaceutical industry with RWE applications.
* Experience designing observational studies, analyzing secondary data, and using statistical tools such as SAS and R.
* Knowledge of Oncology therapeutics is preferred.
* Ability to lead projects in a matrix environment and work autonomously.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Gilead is committed to non-discriminatory employment practices, ensuring equal opportunity regardless of protected characteristics.
Application Process
Current Gilead employees and contractors should apply via the internal portal in Workday.
Job Requisition ID: R0045298
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