Overview
In this role you will lead the design and delivery of complex oncology real-world evidence studies to support healthcare decision-making and market access in the UK and Ireland, with global collaboration. You drive epidemiological insight across the study lifecycle and partner with investigators, vendors and cross-functional teams to address evidence gaps. The position combines scientific leadership with operational delivery to complement clinical trials and improve patient outcomes. This is a fixed-term opportunity offering hands-on leadership in a high-impact area.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement and manage complex real-world evidence and epidemiological studies for UK, Ireland and global needs
- Translate evidence gaps into research questions, study designs, data sources and analytical approaches
- Lead oncology non-interventional studies ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs
- Apply oncology, biomarker and translational research knowledge to address post-approval questions
- Provide scientific and operational leadership across the full study lifecycle (concept, protocol, approvals, analysis, reporting, publication)
- Collaborate with Medical, Market Access, Health Systems Engagement, Franchise and Corporate Epidemiology teams to align priorities
- Oversee external partners (CROs, data partners, academic collaborators) for quality, timelines and budget
- Communicate findings to scientific, clinical, commercial, policy and executive audiences and lead dissemination through abstracts, posters, presentations and manuscripts
- Ensure compliance with policies, governance, privacy, regulations, ABPI/IPHA Codes of Practice
- Manage competing priorities across a portfolio while maintaining scientific standards and stakeholder engagement
Key requirements
- Degree in mathematics, statistics or related scientific discipline; postgraduate qualification such as MSc or PhD in Epidemiology or related field
- Strong practical expertise in epidemiology, real-world evidence methods, study design, biostatistics and large healthcare data analysis
- Proven experience delivering epidemiological studies from proposal to publication
- Experience leading operational delivery of observational/non-interventional studies and stakeholder management
- Experience collaborating with investigators, NHS sites, academic institutions or healthcare providers
- Experience managing governance activities: ethics, approvals, contracting, vendor oversight, data sharing and privacy
- Pharmaceutical industry experience and oversight of CROs, data partners or external vendors
- Excellent written and verbal English communication for varied audiences
- Strong stakeholder management, influencing, negotiation and collaborative working style
- Ability to prioritize across a portfolio of complex studies
- Desirable: oncology studies involving biomarker testing, pathology data, molecular diagnostics or precision medicine; knowledge of NHS research governance and start-up processes
- stakeholder management
- collaboration
- proactive working style
- epidemiology
- real-world evidence methods
- study design
Real World Evidence Lead (Oncology) employer: Boehringer Ingelheim
Boehringer Ingelheim is an exceptional employer, recognised as a Top Employer in the UK, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a focus on innovation in biomedical AI, employees have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment, while enjoying benefits such as flexible working arrangements and access to continuous learning resources. Located in London, the company fosters a dynamic atmosphere where talented individuals can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the field of healthcare.
