Real World Evidence Director (Healthcare)

Location: Lexington, MA, United States; conditions also mention Plainsboro, NJ. Requires 10–20% overnight travel.

Base compensation: $187,100–$327,500 per year, plus eligibility for a company performance bonus and potential long-term incentives.

Company

Novo Nordisk’s Clinical, Medical and Regulatory department develops regulatory strategies, provides medical education, and generates evidence to support efficacy and new product development in healthcare.

What you will do

• Lead the development and execution of real-world evidence studies within an assigned therapeutic area or function.
• Serve as principal investigator and lead researcher for assigned studies.
• Manage cross-functional study teams, external partners, vendors, and strategic collaborations.
• Use real-world data platforms, partnership platforms, and analytical tools to support research execution.
• Communicate findings to internal stakeholders, customers, and the scientific community through publications and conferences.
• Provide subject-matter expertise on RWE methodologies and advanced analytics, including protocol review and strategic consultation.

Requirements

• 8–10 years of experience leading real-world evidence development and stakeholder engagement.
• At least 8 years of research experience using real-world data and applying it to clinical and business decision-making.
• Experience with RWE methodologies, advanced analytics, real-world databases, and research applications.
• Demonstrated research accomplishments, such as peer-reviewed publications and scientific conference presentations.
• Master’s degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, health economics, or a related field; PhD preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, critical thinking, strategic thinking, business acumen, and project management skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Patient-centered work focused on improving long-term health outcomes.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, and additional voluntary benefits.
• Sick time, flexible vacation, and parental leave policies.
• Inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity.