The Position

As Real World Evidence Lead (Oncology), you will take scientific leadership for the design and delivery of high-quality real-world evidence and epidemiological studies that support healthcare decision-making, market access and improved patient outcomes across the UK and Ireland, while contributing to global evidence-generation priorities.

This is a senior scientific and operational leadership role with a particular focus on large, complex oncology real-world evidence studies. You will apply strong epidemiological judgement and a deep understanding of drug development, clinical research and healthcare decision-making to generate robust evidence that advances understanding of disease, treatment outcomes and patient care. Working closely with investigators, study sites, academic collaborators and global stakeholders, you will lead the delivery of evidence-generation programmes that complement clinical trial findings and address important evidence gaps across the product lifecycle.

The position is offered on a fixed-term basis for 12 months. The role requires regular onsite presence at our Winnersh Head Office, with a minimum of 2 days per week spent working onsite.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and delivery of complex, high-quality real-world evidence and epidemiological studies that address UK, Ireland and global evidence needs.
• Identify evidence gaps and translate them into clear research questions, fit-for-purpose study designs, appropriate data sources and robust analytical approaches.
• Lead oncology non-interventional studies, ensuring that study strategy and delivery are aligned with local and global stakeholder needs.
• Apply knowledge of oncology research and clinical development and, where relevant, biomarker and translational research to answer relevant post-approval and healthcare questions.
• Provide scientific and operational leadership throughout the full study lifecycle, including concept development, protocol writing, internal approval, analysis, reporting and publication.
• Work closely with UK, Ireland and global colleagues across Medical, Market Access, Health Systems Engagement, Franchise and Corporate Epidemiology teams to align evidence-generation priorities.
• Partner closely with Clinical Development, Translational Medicine, Biomarker, Legal, Compliance and Procurement colleagues to ensure successful study implementation and governance.
• Manage external partners, including CROs, academic collaborators, data partners and other vendors, ensuring studies are delivered to agreed quality, timelines and budgets.
• Communicate study findings clearly to scientific, clinical, commercial, policy and executive audiences, and lead dissemination through abstracts, posters, presentations and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Ensure all studies comply with company policies, governance and privacy requirements, applicable regulations, BI SOPs and the ABPI and IPHA Codes of Practice.
• Manage competing priorities across a portfolio of studies while maintaining high scientific standards, effective stakeholder engagement and efficient use of resources.