RWE Transformation Expert & Project Manager

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R&D Partners is seeking a RWE Transformation Expert & Project Manager to lead and implement Real-World Data (RWD) and Real-World Evidence (RWE) governance transformation initiatives. This role will focus on deploying operating models, driving cross-functional coordination, and ensuring alignment with regulatory and compliance standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmaceutical RWE functions, data governance, and project management, with a proven ability to lead organizational change.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Key Responsibilities:

Governance & Operating Model Deployment

• Lead implementation of the new RWD/RWE governance model, including committees, roles, workflows, documentation, and decision rights
• Translate high-level governance designs into actionable processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidance documents, and templates
• Ensure alignment of governance processes with regulatory, privacy, quality, and compliance expectations
• Partner with functional leaders to embed governance responsibilities and clarify accountability

PMO & Transformation Leadership

• Work side-by-side with the PMO leads to develop and execute a structured rollout plan with clear milestones, success metrics, and risk mitigation strategies
• Drive cross-functional coordination and ensure consistent adoption across R&D, OBU, CSPV, JBU, ASCA, and GCS
• Support PMO reporting: progress updates, dashboards, status summaries, documentation of decisions, and change requests
• Identify barriers to adoption and co-design solutions to remove operational barriers

Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Create and deliver change-management materials: communication plans, training decks, FAQs, onboarding guides, and workflow maps
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and training on new processes
• Communicate complex RWD governance concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Build strong relationships across the organization to drive alignment and foster a culture of responsible data use

Transition to Business-as-Usual (BAU)

• Define and refine BAU ownership, process maintenance responsibilities, and long-term governance checkpoints
• Ensure governance processes are stable, scalable, and fully integrated with existing operational workflows
• Monitor early BAU execution and provide course corrections as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech RWE functions, data governance, project management, data strategy, or related roles
• Proven track record leading organizational change, operating model transformations
• Strong understanding of the RWD/E lifecycle-data acquisition, curation, access, analysis, and evidence generation.
• Experience collaborating with PMO leads or project/program managers on complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and drive structure in evolving environments.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, data access policies)
• Contractor role with flexible hours based on project needs.
• May require occasional in-person workshops or stakeholder sessions

For more information, please contact Jack Gordon.

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