Real-World Data (RWD) Subject Matter Expert

Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: Newark
Posted on: November 22, 2022

Job Description:

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• Develop and implement RWD strategies to efficiently address business needs.
• Collaborate internally and externally to address unmet RW needs and advise on best practices
• Strengthen partnerships with stakeholders within the organization and externally with platform vendors, RWD innovators, FDA etc.
• Act as a knowledge developer and repository around RWD best practices, FDA policies, publications etc related to RWD.CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE
  • Develop subject matter expertise on United States RWD assets
  • Contribute to and present to various stakeholders for purposes of data training and data capabilities
  • Assist with driving results on data enhancement initiatives for RWD assets and offerings
  • Communicate with stakeholders to ensure usage of the data and to roll out current changes or updates to the data
  • Participate in the delivery of projects in collaboration with the real-world evidence team
  • Develop detailed documentation and specifications
  • Design, structure, and deliver reports and presentations that are appropriate to the characteristics or needs of the audience; perform qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to assist in the validation of deliverables
  • Recommend improvements and alternative solutions to resolve problems
  • Follow up with stakeholders after project deliverable has been completed to ensure satisfaction
  • Proactively develop broader and deeper knowledge of related methodologies and pharmaceutical market through research and in trainingTechnical/Functional (Line) Expertise
    • Comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and drug development
    • Understand and -enable analytic infrastructure, including CFR 11 certified software tools, semi-automated, validated SAS algorithms and a skilled data visualization team offer efficient delivery of research and rapid analytics -Leadership -
      • Demonstrated ability to work across functions, regions and cultures
      • Excellent communicator, able to persuasively convey both ideas and data, verbally and in writing
      • Proven skills as an effective team player who can engender credibility and confidence within and outside the company
      • Ability to distil complex issues and ideas down to simple comprehensible terms
      • Embraces and demonstrates a diversity and inclusion mindset and role models these behaviors for the organizationInteraction
        • Effectively navigates the changing external and internal environment and leads others through change by creating and inspiring and engaging workplace
        • Cultivates a broad network of relationships throughout Takeda, with affiliates and external partners, in the industry and area of expertise.
        • Effectively represents function in negotiations with the ability to resolve conflict in a constructive manner
        • Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with other interfacing Takeda functionsInnovation
          • Forward thinking with the ability to recommend, influence and implement organizational change and continuous innovation
          • Comfortable challenging the status quo and bringing forward innovative solutions
          • Ability to take risks implementing innovative solutions, accelerating time to market
          • Identifies opportunities and anticipates changes in the business landscape through an understanding and ongoing assessment of the environment affecting the business.
          • Role models respect and inclusion, creating a culture that fosters innovationComplexity
            • Ability to work in a global ecosystem (internal and external) with a high degree of complexity
            • Deep expertise required
            • Ability to see and understand broader, enterprise level perspective -EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
              • Master's degree in epidemiology, statistics, math, health economics or similar
              • At least 5 years' experience designing and executing research projects in RWD, health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), and/or evidence generation
              • Proficient in programming with experience in SQL, R, or Python
              • Strong communicator, both written and oral, with the ability to translate client needs into actionable data solutions and influence people
              • Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
              • Expertise in and passion for solving challenges by leveraging the RWD data assets
              • Expertise in identifying and communicating data solutions to meet needs across the organizationWHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:
                • 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
                • Tuition reimbursement Company match of charitable contributions
                • Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
                • Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
                • Community Outreach ProgramsEmpowering Our People to ShineDiscover more at takedajobs.comNo Phone Calls or Recruiters Please.This job posting excludes CO applicants.EEO StatementTakeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.LocationsBoston, MAWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time

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