Health Data Strategy Lead

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The Position

At Roche, we are passionate about transforming patients’ lives, and we are bold in both decision and action - we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work every single day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. Roche is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to build teams that represent a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Embracing diversity enables us to create a great place to work and to innovate for patients.

The Health Data Strategy Lead (HDSL) is the primary point of contact for evidence generation activities for the squad (therapeutic brand/portfolio), providing strategic expertise for the holistic planning and execution of strategic health data initiatives across Canada. This includes identifying evidence gaps and prioritizing which gaps should be addressed. You’ll be responsible for facilitating Canadian input into the global Integrated Evidence Plan (iEPs) and acting as the owner of local iEPs through your in-depth understanding of local regulatory, health technology assessment, pricing, health system, clinician and patient needs. This is achieved through providing strategic guidance on the best approach to fill local data gaps (Approach, Design, Study Classification, Timing, Budget etc) and collaborating with a cross functional network to identify data resources and explore local research opportunities. As an HDSL you are responsible for the execution of local RWD activities occurring within Canada and working with the team to realize publication and impact opportunities.

The Opportunity

• Execute the iEP by co-designing studies to address evidence gaps, delivering on the Canadian commitment to those studies, and leading such studies across the Global network and in Canada.

• Lead strategy and planning for health data and evidence generating activities across prioritized Roche products, services, and disease areas, including Global strategy and international studies.

• Provide subject matter expertise on the design and implementation of studies that require the use of health data, including in-market value assessment of products & health solutions.

• Lead initiatives that increase the value of RWE locally and Globally by co-designing novel methods and endpoints in RWE analysis, including Artificial Intelligence.

• Enable integration of RWE through holistic internal and external education while supporting policy and system shaping activities. Develop and maintain strategic health data assets for the purposes of executing RWD studies by developing and managing strategic stakeholder relationships.

• Proactively identify RWE opportunities, and develop study protocols and analysis plans. Perform high quality analyses using appropriate methodologies, tools, and best practices which contribute to internal study reports, peer-reviewed publications and manuscripts, and external presentations.

• As an integral member of local cross-functional teams, the HDSL is responsible for developing the RWD strategies to meet the evidence needs of internal stakeholders (eg. Product Strategy, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and Market Access)

Who you are:

• Master’s Degree in Health Sciences, Statistics, Epidemiology, Outcomes Research, or other relevant fields, PhD preferred with a minimum of 7+ years required in clinical research, evidence generation or related field, preferably 2 or more years overseeing and managing clinical studies/trials in Medical Affairs departments in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Strong understanding of the different types of RWD studies, their benefits and limitations, the impact of their results, and appropriate utilization of RWD study designs. Intimate knowledge of private and public RWD sources and how to gain access to data.

• Demonstrates good strategic ability through problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and the ability to proactively drive RWD strategies to support clinical development, and medical and market access activities.

• Experience in multi-project management, including the ability to cope with a variety of complex tasks and set priorities. Proven ability to manage projects.  Skills in strategic planning. 

• Experienced in influencing and navigating complex negotiations to achieve team deliverables. Strong interpersonal skills with proven effectiveness in managing internal and external relationships and co-creating solutions. Excellent ability to communicate clearly and accurately in both written and spoken English. 

Preferred:

• Understanding of the evidence requirements throughout drug development, including regulatory approval and market access. Exceptional knowledge and experience applying statistical methods to drug development and evidence generation.

• Comprehensive knowledge of ICH GCP, Guidelines and Quality standards related to Clinical Trial management for both sponsored and supported trials.

• Programming experience with SAS and/or other statistical software packages would be an asset

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche Pharma Canada has its office in Mississauga, Ontario and employs over 850 employees. The Mississauga facility is bright, vibrant, fosters collaboration and teamwork, and is reflective of Roche's truly innovative culture.

As of January 4, 2022, Roche requires all new employees who work in Canada to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on the date they take office. This requirement is a condition of employment at Roche that applies regardless of whether the position is on a Roche campus or remotely. If you have a valid reason for not being fully immunized, which is limited to certain specific medical reasons or other valid reasons protected by applicable human rights laws, you may request an exemption and / or adaptation measures regarding this vaccination requirement.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.