RWD Scientist (Real-World Data)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America; relocation assistance is not available.

Salary: $115,200–$214,000 USD annually, plus a discretionary annual bonus may be available.

Company

hirify.global, part of Roche, develops medicines and advances healthcare through scientific research, clinical development, and real-world evidence.

What you will do

• Design studies using real-world data to address clinical, operational, regulatory, and payer questions.
• Identify relevant real-world data sources and perform feasibility assessments under the guidance of senior data scientists.
• Apply observational study methodology to interpret study results appropriately.
• Build expertise in novel data types, statistical methods, advanced analytics, special trial designs, and data-handling methods.
• Follow established data science processes and guidelines to ensure compliance and quality.
• Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement in real-world data methodology and delivery.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience working with healthcare or real-world data in applied research settings, or an advanced degree with 0–2 years of equivalent work experience.
• Experience using statistical software such as R, SAS, or Python for data analysis.
• Independent thinking and the ability to make decisions based on sound principles.
• Excellent strategic agility, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills extending beyond the technical domain.
• Respect for cultural differences when interacting with colleagues in a global workplace.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and technical writing, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.

Nice to have

• Experience working in agile project teams or regulated environments.
• Exposure to pharmacoepidemiology or health economics and outcomes research.
• Experience in cardiovascular, renal, or metabolic disease therapeutic areas.
• Authorship of publications.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within the Real-World & Clinical Data Strategy team supporting evidence generation and data-driven decision-making across Product Development and Pharma.
• Collaborate with internal functions and external partners in a global workplace.
• Contribute to data governance, FAIR principles, data productization, regulatory readiness, and AI-powered transformation.
• Equal-opportunity employment with accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.
• Benefits are provided according to the company’s benefits program.