Chief Scientific Officer RWE

Join the application for the Chief Scientific Officer RWE role at Lumanity. Overview / About Us The Chief Scientific Officer RWE is responsible for shaping and executing the scientific strategy and methodology and providing a “science first” approach to commercialization and business development. This role reports to Lumanity’s Global RWE lead. We welcome applications from candidates located in Germany and the Netherlands. Responsibilities / Position Overview Serve as the scientific ambassador of RWE both as an internal and external thought leader. Serve as scientific lead for collaborations, seek and nurture relationships with regulatory and HTA authorities and organizations, provide guidance on scientific matters, lead and collaborate on market‑shaping thought leadership. Champion the scientific expertise of the RWE practice across other areas of the business and foster collaboration on key projects. Work alongside practice and commercial leaders to champion innovation and shape the strategy for prioritization, development and dissemination of innovative methods, capabilities and offerings. Enhance the team’s capabilities and commercial impact by continuously monitoring the external environment, particularly the evolving regulatory landscape and sharing relevant insights to help inform RWE strategy for deeper alignment with the shifting payer environment. Develop commercial objectives and strategy by collaborating with leaders within RWE to identify and pursue new PASS/PAES opportunities, expand client base and secure long‑term partnerships. Support RWE business development for new clients to Lumanity and the creation and delivery of proposals (from a scientific assessment standpoint, focusing on methodology and content) and pitches. Set and help RWE research staff achieve thought‑leadership goals. Coordinate external RWE thought‑leadership pieces (white papers and webinars) and conference presentations and attendance. Support development of future RWE leaders through formal or informal mentorship. Collaborate with research team and central quality management team to optimize processes and policies and ensure alignment with relevant best industry RWE practices. Play an active role in the RWE Leadership Team. Ensure all teams have support in place to maintain high levels of scientific knowledge and expertise. Additional responsibilities as assigned or as specified/agreed in annual objectives. Qualifications Minimum of 15 years of relevant capability experience across the consulting, industry and/or academic setting. PhD degree in pharmacoepidemiology from a recognized, accredited institution (required). Substantial experience in teaching and/or presenting workshops, podiums and poster sessions to external audiences. Evidence of significant scientific contribution to the field of RWE through publication/presentation record. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate concepts and ideas to technical and non‑technical audiences. Decisive, persuasive, flexible, analytical and deadline‑oriented. Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters cooperation and teamwork. Role models our diversity, equity and inclusion ethos in all interactions, internally and externally. Approximate Contribution % Strategy development – 15%Scientific support to staff/thought leadership – 35%Business development – 40%RWE/cross‑Lumanity initiatives – 10%Billable time – 25% Core Competencies Problem Solving – collaborates effectively to present solutions rather than simply identifying issues, seeks missing information proactively. Team Building – works well with others to build a cohesive environment, shares knowledge, respects diversity. Communication – expresses opinions clearly in written and verbal form, listens to others. Effective Time Management – organizes and prioritizes work, plans meetings, multitasks. Attention to Detail – produces accurate and consistent work, documents important details. Accountability – follows through on commitments, takes ownership of mistakes and missed deadlines. Stress Tolerance – handles stressful situations and stays focused. Reliability – meets deadlines, shows dedication, follows through on projects. Adaptability – prioritizes and organizes workload to adapt to fast‑paced changes. Proactive Self‑Motivation – works independently. Confidentiality – applies discretion when handling confidential or sensitive data, abides by data‑protection laws. Benefits Competitive salary plus bonus scheme. Private healthcare. Group pension scheme. 25 paid days holiday + statutory holidays. Access to season ticket loan scheme, cycle to work scheme and electric vehicle scheme. Seniority level Executive Employment type Full‑time Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology; Industries – Wholesale Drugs and Sundries. #J-18808-Ljbffr