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Boston, MA, US. Reporting to the Head of the Real World Evidence Center of Excellence, the Senior Director of Real World Evidence is responsible for establishing rigorous assessment of real world data to assess the natural history of diseases and real world outcomes for the Vertex early development and clinical portfolio. The Senior Director of RWE will shape and influence … Read more
Amsterdam, Netherlands. Ter versterking van ons team van consultants zijn wij op zoek naar een Healthcare consulent met expertise in Market Access in Nederland . Het team bestaat uit professionals met verschillende achtergronden en expertises, zoals: HTA, epidemiologie en market access. Met onze multidimensionale oplossingen en aanbiedingen zijn we toegewijd om de gezondheidszorg vooruit te helpen. Om onze bijdrage aan … Read more
Singapore / Bangkok, Thailand. Other location: Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Provides high quality, timely development and on-time input to client solutions for the pharmaceutical and related industries. Assignments range in complexity from basic analysis and problem solving to assisting in the development of more complex solutions to leading small teams. Principal Accountabilities: Carry out works relating to the HEOR … Read more
Philadelphia / Home-based, PA, US. This Job Description provides a summary of the duties and/or characteristic of work performed and is not inclusive of every detail of the job for every individual assigned to the position. This description will be reviewed periodically and revised as duties and responsibilities change with business demands. Other duties not listed above may be assigned … Read more
London, UK. HEOR consultants in the Real World Solutions team work flexibly across HEOR projects and Real World data studies. They support senior staff in project delivery and business development opportunities. Key responsibilities include: Lead on producing materials for live projects (e.g., PowerPoint slides for client meetings, components of study documentations) Manage projects, including being the main point of contact … Read more
Field-based, US. The Real World Evidence Analyst (RWE) involves working closely with Health Economics (HE) senior staff, global clinical strategy, global and regional marketing & market access teams and other key internal stakeholders to develop and deliver agreed HE imperatives reporting to Director HE. You will work across all the global franchises AWM, Orthopedic and Sports medicine and provide support … Read more
London, UK / Ireland. Other locations: India / Czech Republic. CONEXTS is the unique trusted network of specialists partnering across all of Novartis delivering high quality services and innovative solutions to enable our enterprise goal of reimagining medicine. The Associate Director will support RWE Executive Directors (or similar) as part of CONEXTS, in developing and executing RWE strategies for molecules within … Read more
London, UK. As a Senior Consultant in the Real World Evidence and Data Analytics space at Putnam PHMR you will manage Real-World Evidence (RWE) projects, primarily based on health insurance claims and electronic medical records databases, from the development of study design to reporting and communication of study results. You will also participate in the development and improvement of procedures, … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand / Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Provides high quality, timely development and on-time input to client solutions for the pharmaceutical and related industries. Assignments range in complexity from basic analysis and problem solving to assisting in the development of more complex solutions to leading small teams. Principal Accountabilities: • Leverages business experience and acumen in identifying strategic alternatives and project … Read more
Cambridge, MA / New York, NY, US. Other locations: Falls Church, VA / Durham, NC / Raleigh, NC / Parsippany, NJ / Wayne, PA, US. This position is an exciting opportunity to grow a Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) and Epidemiology team within the Real World Solutions organization. The VP & GM has scientific oversight and management responsibility for … Read more
Porto Salvo, Portugal. As a Consultant within the Real World Evidence Department you will have a key role within the HEOR practice. You are expected to be capable of working in different projects and types of work (across the COEs) so a flexible, enthusiastic and professional approach is essential. A good knowledge of HEOR methods/approaches plus a working knowledge of … Read more
London, UK. The Consultant, Real World Evidence and Data Analytics position offers the opportunity to guide the development of evidence generation strategies that improve patient access to emerging medical technologies. The successful candidate will join our growing team and play a key role in the acquisition, planning and management of Putnam PHMR research projects across a wide range of methodological … Read more
Porto Salvo, Portugal. As an Analyst within the Real World Evidence Department you will have a key role within the HEOR practice. You are expected to be capable of working in different projects and types of work (across the COEs) so a flexible, enthusiastic and professional approach is essential. General Responsibilities Carry out work to a high standard which meets … Read more
Milan, Italy. For our Real World Solutions Team in Milan, we are looking for a Consultant in Pricing and Market Access. Why to join IQVIA? With IQVIA, you’ll have access to one of the world’s highest-regarded service organizations in the Life Science Sector, providing you with opportunities to work on today’s most challenging, research-intensive, and relevant projects for PharmaCos, Biotech … Read more
Milan, Italy. For our Real World Solutions Team in Milan, we are looking for an Analyst in Pricing and Market Access Why to join IQVIA? With IQVIA, you’ll have access to one of the world’s highest-regarded service organizations in the Life Science Sector, providing you with opportunities to work on today’s most challenging, research-intensive, and relevant projects for PharmaCos, Biotech … Read more
Real-world evidence (RWE) has become an increasingly important aspect of health economics research in recent years. It provides a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of how different health interventions work in real-world settings.
Real-world evidence (RWE) is defined as data collected from sources other than traditional randomized controlled trials (RCTs). These data come from a variety of sources, including electronic health records (EHRs), claims databases, registries, patient-reported outcomes (PROs), and surveys.
RWE allows researchers to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and cost-effectiveness of health interventions in real-world settings. This is important because RCTs often have strict inclusion and exclusion criteria, which means that the results may not be generalizable to real-world populations.
RWE is becoming increasingly important in health economics because it provides a more complete picture of the effectiveness and safety of health interventions. By using RWE, researchers can evaluate how interventions work in a variety of settings and patient populations, which can help inform clinical practice and policy decisions.
RWE can also be used to conduct cost-effectiveness analyses, which help policymakers determine the value of health interventions. Cost-effectiveness analyses compare the costs and benefits of different health interventions, taking into account the costs of the intervention as well as the costs of any adverse events or complications that may occur.
RCTs are considered the gold standard for evaluating the effectiveness and safety of health interventions. However, there are several key differences between RWE and RCTs.
RCTs are conducted under controlled conditions and have strict inclusion and exclusion criteria, which means that the results may not be generalizable to real-world populations. RWE, on the other hand, is collected from a variety of sources and reflects the real-world experiences of patients.
RCTs also tend to be shorter in duration than RWE studies, which means that they may not capture the long-term effects of health interventions. RWE studies, on the other hand, can provide information on the long-term effectiveness and safety of interventions.
There are several methods of collecting RWE, including:
Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
EHRs are digital records of patient health information that are maintained by healthcare providers. EHRs can provide a wealth of information on patient demographics, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes.
Claims Databases
Claims databases contain information on healthcare services and medications that are billed to insurance providers. Claims data can provide information on healthcare utilization, costs, and outcomes.
Registries
Registries are databases that collect information on specific diseases or health conditions. They can provide valuable information on disease prevalence, treatment patterns, and outcomes.
Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs)
PROs are questionnaires or surveys completed by patients that assess their health status, symptoms, and quality of life. PROs can provide information on patient preferences and experiences with different interventions.
Surveys
Surveys can be used to collect information on patient demographics, health behaviors, and healthcare utilization. They can also be used to assess patient preferences and satisfaction with different interventions.
There are several advantages of using RWE in health economics research, including:
There are several challenges and limitations to using RWE in health economics research, including:
RWE has several applications in health economics research, including:
Health Technology Assessment
Health technology assessment (HTA) is a process that evaluates the clinical effectiveness, safety, and cost-effectiveness of new health technologies. RWE can be used in HTA to provide information on the real-world effectiveness and safety of interventions.
Comparative Effectiveness Research
Comparative effectiveness research (CER) compares the effectiveness of different interventions for the same health condition. RWE can be used in CER to compare the effectiveness of interventions in different patient populations and settings.
Post-Marketing Surveillance
Post-marketing surveillance is the process of monitoring the safety and effectiveness of new drugs and medical devices after they have been approved for use. RWE can be used in post-marketing surveillance to monitor the long-term safety and effectiveness of interventions.
RWE is likely to become increasingly important in health economics research in the future. Advances in technology and data analytics are making it easier to collect and analyze RWE, and policymakers are recognizing the importance of using RWE to inform clinical practice and policy decisions.
