Real-World Data (RWD) Scientist

Genentech • Daly City, CA

2d • $126,200 - $234,400

About The Position

The Real-World Data Scientist is part of Roche Product Development’s Real-World & Clinical Data Strategy team, which develops and implements data strategies to unlock the value of clinical, operational, and real-world data. The team advances evidence generation, decision-making, data governance, FAIR principles, data productization, regulatory readiness, and AI-powered transformation in partnership with internal functions and external collaborators.

The role generates insights from real-world data to inform clinical development, regulatory strategy, and healthcare decision-making. The scientist designs and executes observational studies, contributes to data strategy, and collaborates across Development and the broader Pharma organization. The work supports evidence generation across therapeutic areas and the responsible, impactful use of real-world data at scale.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Economics, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2–4 years of experience working with healthcare or real-world data in applied research settings, or an advanced degree with 0–2 years of equivalent work experience.
• Experience using statistical software such as R, SAS, or Python for data analysis.
• Capacity for independent thinking and ability to make decisions based on sound principles.
• Excellent strategic agility, including problem-solving and critical-thinking skills that extend beyond the technical domain.
• Respect for cultural differences when interacting with colleagues in a global workplace.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and writing, and the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in agile project teams or regulated environments.
• Exposure to pharmacoepidemiology or health economics and outcomes research (HEOR).
• Experience in immunology therapeutic areas, such as inflammatory bowel disease, nephrology, rheumatology, respiratory disease, or infectious disease.
• Authorship of publications.

Responsibilities

• Design studies using real-world data to address clinical, operational, regulatory, or payer questions.
• Assist in identifying relevant real-world data sources and conducting feasibility assessments under the guidance of senior data scientists.
• Apply observational study methodology expertise to appropriately interpret study results.
• Build expertise in novel data types, statistical methods, analytical methodologies, advanced analytics, special trial designs and types, and data handling methods.
• Work within established guidelines and data science processes to ensure compliance and quality.
• Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement in real-world data methodology and delivery.
• Continuously broaden knowledge, capabilities, and skills.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
• The position qualifies for benefits detailed at the link provided in the posting.
• Relocation benefits are not available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level