We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-oriented executive to serve as the Vice President, General Manager for Real World Data (RWD). This role will serve as the enterprise leader for RWD, accountable for driving the science, strategy, and commercialization of our RWD offerings across the organization.
As GM, you will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive RWD strategy that maximizes the scientific impact of our data assets, ensures strategic alignment with evolving market needs, and delivers commercial success. This includes overseeing product innovation, thought leadership in RWD science, go-to-market execution, and expansion of our client base across the healthcare and life sciences sectors.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Strategic Leadership & Vision:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive growth strategy for Real World Data (RWD) offerings, aligning with the company's overall business objectives.
- Lead the integration of scientific rigor into the strategic direction of RWD initiatives, ensuring offerings are grounded in clinical relevance and real-world impact.
- Identify and expand new revenue streams through innovative, evidence-based data products, strategic partnerships, and cross-sector collaborations.
- Foster a culture of innovation and scientific excellence to continuously enhance RWD capabilities and ensure alignment with evolving market and regulatory needs.
- Monitor scientific and industry trends, regulatory changes, competitor activity, and customer needs to inform strategic adjustments.
Offering Development:
- Oversee the design and validation of RWD products that support precision medicine, personalized care, and evidence-based clinical decision-making.
- Scale scientifically credible RWD offerings to enhance patient recruitment, site selection, and protocol optimization for clinical trials.
- Guide the development of predictive models, risk stratification tools, and epidemiological frameworks to improve patient outcomes and support value-based care.
- Advance RWD innovations that address health disparities and support diversity-focused research.
- Enable data-driven commercialization strategies, including RWD solutions that optimize drug launches and post-market surveillance.
- Ensure all offerings adhere to scientific integrity, regulatory compliance, and privacy standards such as HIPAA, GDPR, and industry best practices.
Business Development:
- Lead RWD commercialization efforts, driving business development and sales to accelerate revenue growth across target markets.
- Cultivate relationships with pharmaceutical, healthcare, and academic leaders, positioning the company as a trusted partner in real world data products and solutions.
- Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to create differentiated value propositions that reflect both scientific and business value.
- Effectively communicate the clinical and scientific value of RWD to diverse audiences, including life sciences executives, medical affairs, regulatory bodies, and researchers.
Operational Excellence:
- Oversee the delivery and execution of high-quality, scientifically valid RWD solutions with a focus on customer satisfaction and measurable outcomes.
- Optimize operational models, data pipelines, and delivery frameworks to ensure efficiency, scalability, and scientific robustness.
- Ensure alignment with ethical standards and global data governance requirements across all RWD initiatives.
Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead and mentor a high-performing, cross-disciplinary team including scientific, data, product, and commercial professionals.
- Promote a collaborative culture that integrates scientific rigor, customer focus, and business accountability.
- Set strategic goals, oversee talent development, and drive performance against growth and innovation metrics.
Data-Driven Decision Making:
- Leverage advanced analytics and real-world insights to guide investment, portfolio prioritization, and offering enhancements.
- Establish and monitor KPIs for scientific impact, commercial success, and operational performance.
- Continuously assess RWD program effectiveness and adapt strategies based on evidence and market feedback.
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field
- 5+ years of experience in roles involving direct interaction and high influence with senior leadership, both internal and external. Demonstrates the ability to rapidly build rapport and trust across all departments, creating alignment among disparate senior stakeholders to commit to key talent initiatives.
- Familiarity with IT systems, infrastructure, and processes, including enterprise applications, networks, data centers, and security is preferred but not required.
- Demonstrates an ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Exhibits excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Displays strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of delivering innovative and pragmatic solutions.
- Possesses project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Data Science, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in a senior leadership role within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, data analytics, or a similar industry.
- Proven experience in scaling data-driven products or services and successfully managing RWD initiatives.
- Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth and expanding market share for data-related products in the healthcare or life sciences sectors.
- Experience working with pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, or research institutions.
- Strong external presence with a history of industry presentations, publications, or client-facing scientific leadership.
- Experience scaling RWD product portfolios and building new data partnerships or ecosystems.
Skills and Competencies:
- Deep expertise in Real World Data applications, including their use in clinical trials, research, and patient outcomes analysis.
- Strong business development skills, including strategic partnerships, sales, and customer relationship management.
- Experience with commercialization models for healthcare data, such as marketplace partnerships, direct-to-pharma approaches, or data cleanroom solutions.
- Advanced proficiency in data analytics and the ability to leverage data for decision-making.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with experience in managing relationships with C-suite executives and external partners.
- Proficiency in regulatory requirements, data privacy, and security standards related to healthcare data.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong track record of leading innovative business initiatives.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving industry, while maintaining focus on long-term strategic objectives.
- Strong leadership capabilities, with experience building and leading cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies in healthcare analytics, including AI/ML applications in predictive modeling and risk stratification
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.
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