Real World Evidence Strategy Lead Solutions (Germany)

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We are looking for an Real World Evidence Strategy Lead Solutions who is insight driven, cross functional, and impact focused to join our Real World Evidence team, shaping evidence strategies across UCB's portfolio. This position can be based in Brussels, Belgium; Slough, UK; Monheim, Germany; Boston, USA; or Atlanta, USA.
About the Role
As RWE Strategy Lead, you will provide strategic leadership for the development and implementation of real world evidence (RWE) and data/registry strategies for assets within a defined disease area. You will ensure that evidence is fit for purpose to meet the needs of multiple stakeholders, including regulators, payers, clinical teams, and patients.
You will work across the full product lifecycle, anticipating evidence needs, aligning stakeholder requirements, and ensuring that RWE supports key decision making and demonstrates the value of UCB's products. This role requires strong collaboration across functions and the ability to connect evidence generation efforts into a cohesive, impactful strategy.

Who You'll Work With
You will collaborate closely with teams across global medical, research and clinical development, safety, regulatory, patient engagement, and payer functions. You will also engage with external experts, research partners, and key stakeholders to ensure that RWE strategies are aligned with evolving scientific and policy landscapes.

What You'll Do
Define and implement strategic RWE plans to support asset and portfolio needs across stakeholders.
Design and oversee evidence generation activities, including epidemiology, natural history, comparative effectiveness, and patient centric outcomes.
Develop data and registry strategies that support regulatory, payer, and clinical decision making.
Ensure readiness for Joint Clinical Assessment (JCA) and alignment with evolving HTA requirements.
Lead the execution of RWE studies, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
Collaborate cross functionally to integrate RWE into broader evidence and development strategies.
Build strong internal and external relationships to drive insight, innovation, and credibility in RWE.
Translate complex evidence into clear insights to inform strategic decision making.
Lead, mentor, and develop RWE team members and contribute to capability building across the function.
Interested? For this role we're looking for:
Advanced degree in life sciences, epidemiology, health data science, HEOR, or a related field.
Significant experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare consulting environments, delivering RWE and evidence strategies.
Strong understanding of how RWE supports decision making across regulatory, payer, and clinical settings.
Proven ability to work across complex, matrix organisations and influence without direct authority.
Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills with a proactive and adaptable mindset.

Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities.

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, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, irrespective of your current contractual agreement. Should your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss, before submitting your application.

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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Requisition ID:93286

Recruiter:Gavin Savage

Hiring Manager:Xia Wang

Talent Partner:Benedicte Demoulin

Job Level: SM II

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