European HEOR & RWE Senior Manager

Jobs at Daiichi Sankyo for Health Economists

Munich, Germany. We are seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position: European Health Economics Outcomes Research & Real World Evidence Senior Manager Oncology (m/f/x). The Position: The Senior Manager HEOR & RWE leads the development of the European HEOR and RWE strategy for the product(s) he/she is responsible for, in order to maximize the outcomes in terms of Market … Read more

Associate Director RWE

Merck jobs for Health Economists

Darmstadt, Germany. An exciting opportunity awaits you within the Patient Focused Real World Evidence (PRWE) Team for Oncology (Early Phase Development). As passionate leaders of patient focused real world data, evidence generation, and epidemiology, we are uniquely placed to enable fit-for-purpose visionary solutions. Our team operates with a proactive and agile approach, as a trusted partner in qualitative and quantitative … Read more

RWE Manager

Jobs at Novo Nordisk for Health Economists

Seoul, South Korea. Are you passionate about driving strategic initiatives and programs in the field of Real World Evidence (RWE)? Do you have experience in managing teams and engaging with stakeholders? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Clinical, Medical, Regulatory Affairs (CMR) department as a Real World Evidence Manager. Read on to learn more … Read more

Senior Manager Global Oncology RWE Generation

Jobs at Daiichi Sankyo for Health Economists

Munich, Germany. We are seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position: Senior Manager Global Oncology Real-World Evidence Generation (m/f/x). The purpose of this role is to drive real-world evidence (RWE) generation under the remit of the Global Oncology HEOR/RWE team in the Global Oncology Value, Access, and Pricing (GOVAP) department. The Senior Manager, Global Oncology RWE Generation will report … Read more

Executive Director – RWE

Jobs at Novo Nordisk for Health Economists

Plainsboro, NJ, US. The Executive Director, Real World Evidence (RWE), is responsible for assuring the generation of real-world evidence to help build the clinical, economic and humanistic value proposition across all stages of the lifecycle for NN products and therapeutic areas in the U.S. Relationships: This position reports directly to the Vice President, Clinical Data Science & Evidence (CDSE) in … Read more

Manager Business Development – Real World & Advanced Analytics (HEOR and RWE)

Jobs at Cytel for Health Economists

US. Join us on our exciting journey shaping the future of drug development as Cytel continues its growth as the industry leader in software enabled services with a focus on statistics, data analytics and study design. We are seeking a business development professional to become Cytel’s newest member of our high growth,  fast paced and dynamic commercial team supporting the … Read more

HEOR and RWE Senior Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific Jobs for Health Economists

Home-based, US / UK. Other locations: Home-based, Greece; Portugal; Barcelona, Spain; France; Milan, Italy; Discover Impactful Work: The Sr. Manager, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) & Real-World Evidence will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of global HEOR and RWE activities to support the Binding Site’s existing portfolio and pipeline products. This individual will play a key … Read more

Manager, New Business Development, HEOR, RWE & Market Access

Health Economists Jobs at Open Health

Home-based, US. OPEN Health’s Business Development team is looking to add an experienced team member to support growth efforts in the HEOR, RWE, and Market Access practice. The role will be focused on proactive, outbound business development within established key accounts. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Identifying key client decision makers across multiple disciplines (including procurement, scientific, and client leadership) with … Read more

Analyst Health Economics / HTA

Health Economists jobs at IQVIA

Brussels, Belgium. We are seeking a talented and motivated health scientist to join our team in Zaventem. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and execution of reimbursement dossiers and value-based healthcare initiatives. We are particularly interested in attracting junior professionals who are starting their career or have moderate experience (1-3 years) as a … Read more

Director, RWE Digital Platforms

Pfizer Health Economists jobs

New York City, NY, US. The Platform: The Chief Medical Affairs Office’s Evidence Generation (EvGen) Platform is responsible for establishing global scientific leadership and stature through the generation of integrated, end-to-end observational real-world evidence serving all therapeutic areas from proof of concept (POC) trials through LOE for priority pipeline candidates, pipeline supplementation through business development, and marketed inline products. The … Read more

Director, CNS Strategy, Global Value and RWE

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Health economics jobs

Princeton, NJ / Rockville, MD, US. As a Director, CNS Strategy, Global Value and Real World Evidence (GVRWE) you will play a pivotal role by informing and influencing scientific strategic development and evidence generation via daily interactions with cross functional colleagues across medical, market access, regulatory, biostats and other key functions. You will report to the Senior Director, Global Value … Read more

RWE Data Analyst Intern

Sanofi Health Economists jobs

Cambridge, MA, US. ​A Real World Evidence (RWE) Data Analyst Internship will focus on use statistical, analytical, data management and computational skills to execute analyses of pre-existing data to investigate research questions in collaboration with colleagues from health economics and value assessment (HEVA), medical affairs, business operations & strategy (BO&S) and commercial product teams. The Data Analyst Intern will work … Read more

(Assoc) Consultant, HEOR, Real World Solutions

Health Economists jobs at IQVIA

Singapore / Bangkok, Thailand. Other location: 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 business areas … Read more

Analyst RWE

Health Economists jobs at IQVIA

Porto Salvo, Portugal. As an Analyst within the Real World Evidence Department you will have a key role to support the HEOR practice. You are expected to be capable of working in different projects for different clients on the Portuguese market so a flexible, enthusiastic and professional approach is essential. General Responsibilities Produce materials and services related to Health Economics … Read more

Medical Affairs RWE

Takeda Health economics jobs

Beijing / Shanghai, China. RWE is increasingly important in China. Takeda China Medical has conducted several real-world studies (RWS). We hope the candidate provides HEOR&RWE and TAs  with their experience and technical support.  Key roles & responsibilities of Accelerator: 1. To learn China’s RWD resources and RWE development (overall picture such as Data status).2. To share RWE experience of candidate’s … Read more

Real-World Evidence in Health Economics

RWE jobs in Health Economics
Real-World Evidence in Health Economics

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.

What is Real-World Evidence?

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.

Importance of Real-World Evidence in Health Economics

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.

Differences between RWE and Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs)

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.

Methods of Collecting RWE

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.

Advantages of Real-World Evidence

There are several advantages of using RWE in health economics research, including:

  • RWE reflects real-world experiences and can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the effectiveness and safety of interventions.
  • RWE can be used to evaluate interventions in a variety of settings and patient populations.
  • RWE can provide information on the long-term effectiveness and safety of interventions.
  • RWE can be used to conduct cost-effectiveness analyses, which can inform clinical practice and policy decisions.

Challenges and Limitations of Real-World Evidence

There are several challenges and limitations to using RWE in health economics research, including:

  • RWE can be subject to bias and confounding, which can affect the validity of the results.
  • RWE can be difficult to collect and analyze, particularly when using multiple data sources.
  • RWE may not be as well-suited for evaluating rare diseases or interventions.

Applications of Real-World Evidence

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.

Future of Real-World Evidence in Health Economics

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.