RWD Scientist

Roche • Boston, MA

7d • $115,200 - $214,000

About The Position

The RWD Scientist is part of the Real-World & Clinical Data Strategy (RWCDS) team within Roche Product Development. RWCDS develops and implements data strategies that unlock the value of clinical, operational, and real-world data to advance evidence generation, decision-making, and innovation. The team embeds FAIR principles, advances data governance, and enables data productization to support scientific rigor, regulatory readiness, AI-powered transformation, personalized healthcare, and efficient drug development.

The RWD Scientist generates insights from real-world data to inform clinical development, regulatory strategy, and healthcare decision-making. The role designs and executes observational studies, contributes to data strategy, and collaborates across Development and the broader Pharma organization. It 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 extending beyond the technical domain.
• Respect for cultural differences when interacting with colleagues in the global workplace.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in presentations 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 cardiovascular, renal, or metabolic disease therapeutic areas.
• 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, and analytical methodologies, potentially including 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 seek opportunities to broaden knowledge, capabilities, and skills.
• Collaborate across teams within Development and the broader Pharma organization.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
• The position qualifies for company benefits detailed at the link provided in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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