Scientific Data Strategy Director

Parexel was recognized with the first-ever Scrip Award for Best Use of Real-World Evidence, and the Team is growing!

If you’re looking for an opportunity to use your medical informatics expertise and leverage RWE to help move healthcare forward, please consider applying to the Scientific Data Strategy Director role for the Americas.

The Scientific Data Strategy Director ensures that the scientific or real-world data used in a given solution is fit-for-purpose and is used in a manner compliant with the data use agreement and applicable law. Consultation is provided to users of the data in order to ensure that use is optimized.

The Scientific Data Strategy Director will also be responsible for accountability supporting activities which will include the following:Be expert in representing to business and clients Parexel's data asset capabilities across a global spectrum and across applications of RWD in core solutions (including studies/feasibilities) Scientific and Real-World Data Asset AccessRecognize gaps in Parexel’s data access informed by global data landscape, client and business needs and pursues appropriate solutions. Works on complex issues related to data application and analyses requirements to remedy themServes as a consultant to others on the use of the data in clinical researchIdentify, assess, and recommend options to expand access to RWD and scientific dataContribute to decision-making on whether to strategically partner with select data providersDevelop working knowledge of data sets assigned to stewardKeep specifications up-to-date in the data catalog (e.g., new functionality)Promote updates to common patient counts (non-project)Match data asset/partner w/ specific project needs (coordinate with solutions and technical teams)He/she will also be responsible for vendor / provider management which will include the following:Serves as relationship manager / primary point of contact for data providerEstablishes governance structure for relationship (e.g. Including regular meeting on status, performance, capability, emerging requirements)Identify ways in which the partnership can be strengthened (e.g., improve direct access, feasibility turnaround)Ensure data partner's needs/expectations are being metWork with Procurement/LRM to establish/manage MSAsFollow up on how projects are going and what can be improved in terms of the PXL-partner relationshipAdditionally, he/she will also be responsible for infrastructure & platform design which will include the following:Evaluates data requirements to optimize services, and grow the Parexel RWD based market shareDevelop descriptive content that can be used in capability presentations, proposals, protocols/SAPs, study reports, etc.Surfaces observations and trends that can inform further growthThe Data Scientist/Scientific Data Steward will also be responsible for relationship management which will include the following:Develop and maintain working relationships with business units, clients and SDO functional units, vendors, providers; at minimum, Global Data Operations, Corporate IT, Technical Quality Management, Legal and Risk Management, Procurement, Data Privacy, Project team personnel, Leaders of internal businesses SDO is supportingChampions the development of and delivery against the mutual business objectives of the data organization and its business partnersLastly, he/she will also ensure compliance with operating standards, policies, regulations, SOPs, privacy and data security standards; facilitate project-specific contracting needs; represent Parexel in professional societies; and present on behalf of Parexel at key events and meetings.QualificationsTo ensure success at Parexel as a Scientific Data Strategy Director, individuals must possess the following skill:Excellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent customer focus (internal and external)Excellent interpersonal skillsAbility to manage multiple projectsAbility to work with a decentralized teamAnalytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to align day to day activities with SDO strategyKnowledge and Experience:In depth understanding of the clinical research process and business, medicines and medical device development, healthcare market and related sectorsBroad cross-functional experience in the healthcare, scientific and real-world data environmentDemonstrated ability to apply scientific or real-world data solutions to address clinical or commercial questions and needsExperienced in budgets and cost evaluation of RWD based solutionsExcellent understanding of project management principles8 or more years of related experienceEducation:Bachelor’s degree in biomedical informatics, public health, data science, life sciences or related field requiredAdvanced degree in biomedical informatics, public health, data science, life sciences or related field preferredEmployment is contingent on disclosure of your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if relevant, proof of vaccination.EEO DisclaimerParexel is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.