Real World Evidence (RWE) Expert Solutions (UK)

We are looking for a Real World Evidence (RWE) Expert Solutions who is analytical, collaborative, and motivated by generating meaningful real‑world insights to join our Real World Evidence department. This role is based in Brussels, Belgium or Slough, UK.

About The Role

You will contribute to the design and execution of studies that generate high‑quality real‑world insights (RWI) and real‑world evidence (RWE) to inform strategic internal decision‑making, shaping innovative R&D activities across UCB. You will support external decision‑making by engaging with key stakeholder groups—patients, regulators, policy makers, payers, and prescribers—and contribute to epidemiological and medical understanding in specific disease areas. Depending on business needs, you will help conceptualize RWE projects and support the Global RWE strategy and tactical plans.

Who You’ll Work With

You will report directly to the RWE Strategy Lead and support execution of the RWE strategy across early development programs. You will collaborate closely with candidate and program teams, research, clinical, market access, commercial teams, and external partners to ensure high‑quality evidence generation.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Global RWE strategy by contributing insights and tactical inputs relevant to assigned programs.
• Assist in planning and executing RWE studies, including protocol development and analytical specifications according to best methodological standards.
• Use internal and external real‑world data to generate disease insights and epidemiological information that support business decisions.
• Drive innovative study designs by identifying new data sources and applying advanced analytics such as causal inference and machine learning.
• Collaborate with external contractors and vendors to support RWE project delivery.
• Provide clarification to RWE analysts regarding protocol implementation and methodological expectations.
• Interpret analytical findings in collaboration with the RWE Strategy Lead and communicate insights internally and externally.
• Ensure alignment between RWE tactics, program strategy, and clinical development needs.

Interested? For this role we’re looking for:

• PhD or Master’s in epidemiology, pharmacy, biostatistics, data science, public health, or a related quantitative field.
• Hands‑on experience designing and delivering observational studies (prospective or retrospective) in academia, consulting, or pharmaceutical environments.
• Expertise in causal inference methods such as target trial emulation, propensity score methods, instrumental variables, or interrupted time series.
• Familiarity with clinical development, especially Phase 1 and Phase 2 trials.
• Ability to adopt emerging digital technologies (e.g., LLMs, agentic AI) and leverage machine learning to enhance analytical workflows.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present advanced analytical findings to non‑technical audiences.

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About Us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9,000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us?

At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential. At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office. UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.