Make your mark for patients
We are seeking a Real World Evidence Expert who is analytical, strategic, and passionate about generating high‑impact real‑world evidence to join our Real World Evidence (RWE) department, based in Slough, UK or Brussels, Belgium.
About the Role
As the RWE Lead, you will design and execute global Real‑World Evidence (RWE) projects that inform internal decision‑making, support external stakeholders such as regulators and payers, and advance understanding of disease pathways and patient outcomes. You will contribute to developing the overarching RWE Functional Strategic Plan for the asset while shaping the data and evidence infrastructure needed to drive meaningful scientific impact.
Who You'll Work With
You will collaborate with epidemiologists, biostatisticians, RWE Analysts, medical experts, external vendors, Evidence Synthesis teams, Safety/Pharmacovigilance, HE/HTA partners, regional medical teams, and other asset‑level sub‑teams. You will also work closely with the RWE Strategy Lead to align evidence needs and ensure all RWE outputs are operationally sound, scientifically robust, and fit‑for‑purpose.
What You'll Do
* Lead execution of RWE studies using primary and secondary data to meet strategic evidence needs.
* Develop study concepts, write protocols, and contribute to analysis plans and SAP development activities.
* Manage epidemiology, natural‑history, unmet‑need, and comparative‑effectiveness studies across the asset.
* Oversee regulatory‑aligned RWE activities including external control arms, PASS/PAES/PMS studies, and safety‑outcome work.
* Drive innovative hybrid study designs supporting regulatory and payer interactions across the lifecycle.
* Collaborate closely with RWE Analysts and BQS partners to shape robust, high‑quality analysis strategies.
* Communicate findings clearly across internal stakeholder groups and support scientific presentations externally.
* Work with Evidence Synthesis, HE/HTA, and Safety teams to define evidence needs and align study outputs.
* Troubleshoot operational study issues and ensure governance, QC, and milestone delivery compliance.
* Advocate for scientifically rigorous RWE methods across internal and external scientific communities.
Interested? For this role we're looking for:
* Master's degree or PhD in life sciences, epidemiology, outcomes research, HEOR, or statistics.
* Experience designing and delivering RWE studies using primary or secondary data sources.
* Strong quantitative and methodological skills (epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, outcomes research).
* Ability to translate RWE findings into impactful scientific communications (abstracts, posters, manuscripts).
* Proven ability to work across cross‑functional teams and collaborate with external stakeholders.
* Dermatology or respiratory experience is beneficial, but not required.
Are you ready to 'go beyond' to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you
About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.
Why work with us?
At UCB, we don't just complete tasks, we create value. We aren't afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We 'go beyond' to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that's on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.
At UCB, we've embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.
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