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Real World Evidence roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, health economics, or a closely related field. Pharma, biotech, and health technology employers sponsor H-1B visas for RWE analysts, scientists, and directors across study design, claims data analysis, and outcomes research functions.
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For drugs to be successful, there must be robust health outcomes data to support launch optimization, reimbursement and maintain market position. Specifically, evidence must be maintained throughout the product lifecycle as standard of care changes, new competitors are introduced, and patents expire on existing competitors. The landscape is evolving quickly as trials demonstrating efficacy in an area of unmet need may receive expedited review, or orphan product status designation which affects both GSK and competitors launch timelines and approval requirements. More and more of our customers are developing sophisticated internal health outcomes capabilities and access to real world data that can be used to better understand unmet needs and real-world effectiveness of our medicines. We need to better understand how our customers define value and to effectively collaborate with them to ensure we are generating value evidence data that includes real world evidence and cost effectiveness analysis that is impactful for payers, health systems, providers, and patients.
The role of Director, Global Real-World Evidence & Health Outcomes Research Scientist is critical to achieving this ambition by supporting asset teams to ensure that each medicine GSK brings to market is supported by scientifically credible, high quality, evidence that drives competitiveness and strong evidence-based product positioning, value propositions and value-based pricing. The role is critical to support the alignment of evidence with evidentiary requirements of customers responsible for marketing authorization, recommendation and reimbursement leading to successful patient access, product use and commercial success.
The role will report directly into the Senior Director, Global Real-World Evidence & Health Outcomes Research for Hepatology therapeutic area and will have expertise in real-world evidence and other non-interventional study methods. The role will be a key member of asset team and other relevant matrix leadership teams. The Director, Global Real-World Evidence & Health Outcomes Research Lead Scientist for hepatology will be accountable for engaging closely with medical and matrix stakeholders and partner effectively in data generation plan (DGP) planning, design, execution, translation and dissemination at the study level for the asset.
Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Plan, design and execute multiple studies for a given asset and manage timelines, deliverables, and budget.
- Assure quality of deliverables, including review and sign off project specifications, protocols, data analysis plans, final study reports, abstracts, posters and manuscripts, adherence to SOPs.
- Identify resources, references and analyses to inform scientific design and advise internal experts (clinical, commercial/market access) and external experts as needed in support of the asset team.
- Translate identified needs for evidence into study concepts in alignment with strategic objectives and vision for the asset, e.g. development of study protocols and proposing innovative and cost-effective ways of developing and executing studies.
- Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of real-world data resources, existing partnerships and public initiatives and become the point person for select sources to advise on their suitability to address given research questions.
- Develop a deep understanding of customers’ needs, including HTA requirements, as well as the acceptance of RWE or economic evidence and impact to the decision making of different customers (reimbursement, medical societies, physicians).
- Collaborate with internal teams and participate in best practice sharing sessions across NIS organization.
- Build strong working relationships with stakeholder groups across medical, market access, R&D and commercial to ensure strategic alignment and optimal cross-functional collaboration and communication.
- Ensure key stakeholders including TA aligned business leaders are regularly updated on plans through periodic reporting.
- Develop excellent working relations with external thought leaders to ensure appropriate methods and research agendas are applied, in accordance with GSK policies.
Basic Qualifications
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
- MSc, or equivalent in health outcomes, health economics, epidemiology, pharmacy, health or life sciences.
- 3+ years’ experience working in pharmaceutical industry, preferably in a multi-national company.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver individual projects, manage budgets and work within matrix setting.
- A history of designing a variety of RWE studies including prospective observational studies, cross-sectional and retrospective cohort studies, chart reviews, and database analyses.
- Proficiency in utilizing evidence for the development of HTA submissions, reimbursement and/or medical engagements.
- A track record of delivering robust payer evidence and credibility to engage meaningfully with external experts and leaders in the field.
- Expertise with the diversity and complexity of healthcare markets, health technology assessment agencies, and reimbursement decision making globally, in region and local markets.
- Experience of how health economics, health outcomes, comparative effectiveness research and PRO research can be applied at local decision-making levels, including support of clinical practice.
- Experience in communicating technical and complex concepts and results effectively to various audiences to impact decision-making.
Preferred Qualifications
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Advanced scientific degree, e.g. PhD, PharmD or equivalent in Outcomes Research, Epidemiology or similar.
- Experience in above country and in country roles.
- Direct Payer experience.
- Launch experience.
What we value in you
You focus on patients and act with integrity. You explain technical findings in simple terms. You build trusted relationships and influence decisions respectfully. You are curious, pragmatic, and ready to learn. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply and join us to create evidence that improves care for people with liver disease.
LI-GSK
Skills
Cross-Functional Leadership, Digital Fluency, Enterprise Thinking, Evidence Based Decision Making, Flexible Mindset, High Impact Communication, Launch Excellence, Patient Journey
If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $203,775 to $339,625. If you are based in another US location, the annual base salary range is $185,250 to $308,750. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Belgium Salary Range / Fourchette salariale – Belgique: EUR 122,250 to EUR 203,750. The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria. Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the appropriate Recruitment Staff by emailing us at - usrecruitment.adjustments@gsk.com
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies
GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/
JOB PURPOSE
For drugs to be successful, there must be robust health outcomes data to support launch optimization, reimbursement and maintain market position. Specifically, evidence must be maintained throughout the product lifecycle as standard of care changes, new competitors are introduced, and patents expire on existing competitors. The landscape is evolving quickly as trials demonstrating efficacy in an area of unmet need may receive expedited review, or orphan product status designation which affects both GSK and competitors launch timelines and approval requirements. More and more of our customers are developing sophisticated internal health outcomes capabilities and access to real world data that can be used to better understand unmet needs and real-world effectiveness of our medicines. We need to better understand how our customers define value and to effectively collaborate with them to ensure we are generating value evidence data that includes real world evidence and cost effectiveness analysis that is impactful for payers, health systems, providers, and patients.
The role of Director, Global Real-World Evidence & Health Outcomes Research Scientist is critical to achieving this ambition by supporting asset teams to ensure that each medicine GSK brings to market is supported by scientifically credible, high quality, evidence that drives competitiveness and strong evidence-based product positioning, value propositions and value-based pricing. The role is critical to support the alignment of evidence with evidentiary requirements of customers responsible for marketing authorization, recommendation and reimbursement leading to successful patient access, product use and commercial success.
The role will report directly into the Senior Director, Global Real-World Evidence & Health Outcomes Research for Hepatology therapeutic area and will have expertise in real-world evidence and other non-interventional study methods. The role will be a key member of asset team and other relevant matrix leadership teams. The Director, Global Real-World Evidence & Health Outcomes Research Lead Scientist for hepatology will be accountable for engaging closely with medical and matrix stakeholders and partner effectively in data generation plan (DGP) planning, design, execution, translation and dissemination at the study level for the asset.
Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Plan, design and execute multiple studies for a given asset and manage timelines, deliverables, and budget.
- Assure quality of deliverables, including review and sign off project specifications, protocols, data analysis plans, final study reports, abstracts, posters and manuscripts, adherence to SOPs.
- Identify resources, references and analyses to inform scientific design and advise internal experts (clinical, commercial/market access) and external experts as needed in support of the asset team.
- Translate identified needs for evidence into study concepts in alignment with strategic objectives and vision for the asset, e.g. development of study protocols and proposing innovative and cost-effective ways of developing and executing studies.
- Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of real-world data resources, existing partnerships and public initiatives and become the point person for select sources to advise on their suitability to address given research questions.
- Develop a deep understanding of customers’ needs, including HTA requirements, as well as the acceptance of RWE or economic evidence and impact to the decision making of different customers (reimbursement, medical societies, physicians).
- Collaborate with internal teams and participate in best practice sharing sessions across NIS organization.
- Build strong working relationships with stakeholder groups across medical, market access, R&D and commercial to ensure strategic alignment and optimal cross-functional collaboration and communication.
- Ensure key stakeholders including TA aligned business leaders are regularly updated on plans through periodic reporting.
- Develop excellent working relations with external thought leaders to ensure appropriate methods and research agendas are applied, in accordance with GSK policies.
Basic Qualifications
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
- MSc, or equivalent in health outcomes, health economics, epidemiology, pharmacy, health or life sciences.
- 3+ years’ experience working in pharmaceutical industry, preferably in a multi-national company.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver individual projects, manage budgets and work within matrix setting.
- A history of designing a variety of RWE studies including prospective observational studies, cross-sectional and retrospective cohort studies, chart reviews, and database analyses.
- Proficiency in utilizing evidence for the development of HTA submissions, reimbursement and/or medical engagements.
- A track record of delivering robust payer evidence and credibility to engage meaningfully with external experts and leaders in the field.
- Expertise with the diversity and complexity of healthcare markets, health technology assessment agencies, and reimbursement decision making globally, in region and local markets.
- Experience of how health economics, health outcomes, comparative effectiveness research and PRO research can be applied at local decision-making levels, including support of clinical practice.
- Experience in communicating technical and complex concepts and results effectively to various audiences to impact decision-making.
Preferred Qualifications
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Advanced scientific degree, e.g. PhD, PharmD or equivalent in Outcomes Research, Epidemiology or similar.
- Experience in above country and in country roles.
- Direct Payer experience.
- Launch experience.
What we value in you
You focus on patients and act with integrity. You explain technical findings in simple terms. You build trusted relationships and influence decisions respectfully. You are curious, pragmatic, and ready to learn. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply and join us to create evidence that improves care for people with liver disease.
LI-GSK
Skills
Cross-Functional Leadership, Digital Fluency, Enterprise Thinking, Evidence Based Decision Making, Flexible Mindset, High Impact Communication, Launch Excellence, Patient Journey
If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $203,775 to $339,625. If you are based in another US location, the annual base salary range is $185,250 to $308,750. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Belgium Salary Range / Fourchette salariale – Belgique: EUR 122,250 to EUR 203,750. The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria. Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the appropriate Recruitment Staff by emailing us at - usrecruitment.adjustments@gsk.com
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies
GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/
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Match your degree to the RWE role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to the position. An epidemiology or biostatistics degree maps cleanly to RWE scientist roles; a general biology degree may trigger an RFE if the job description emphasizes statistical modeling or health economics.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
RWE roles span multiple SOC codes depending on whether your work is classified as epidemiology, medical science, or operations research. Pull prevailing wage levels for each applicable code using OFLC Wage Search so you can evaluate whether an offer meets Level I through Level IV thresholds before signing.
Target sponsors in pharma and health tech
Pharma manufacturers, contract research organizations, and health data companies file the highest volume of H-1B LCAs for RWE functions. Search Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified H-1B filing history specifically for outcomes research and epidemiology job titles.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment for STEM OPT transitions
If you're extending OPT before your H-1B starts, the employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. RWE roles at smaller biotech startups sometimes lack enrollment, which blocks your STEM OPT extension even if the H-1B petition is already approved.
Distinguish contract versus full-time sponsorship early
Many RWE positions are staffed through CROs or consulting firms on a contract basis. The H-1B petitioner must be your direct employer of record, not the end client. Clarify which entity will file your I-129 and control your day-to-day work before accepting a contract offer.
Request premium processing at the offer stage
RWE project timelines are often tied to drug development milestones, so a delayed H-1B approval can push your start date past a critical study phase. Ask during negotiations whether the employer will elect premium processing, which USCIS currently adjudicates within 15 business days.
H-1B Visa Real World Evidence: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Real World Evidence role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, RWE positions qualify when the job requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as epidemiology, biostatistics, health economics, or pharmacoepidemiology. The key is that a theoretical and practical body of specialized knowledge must be required to perform the job. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree, regardless of field, are more vulnerable to USCIS specialty occupation challenges during adjudication.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for RWE jobs?
Pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, health data analytics firms, and medical device manufacturers are the primary H-1B sponsors for RWE functions. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for outcomes research and epidemiology roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by employer and job title.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect RWE job seekers?
Most RWE roles are with cap-subject employers, meaning your petition enters the annual H-1B lottery limited to 85,000 slots. Registrations are accepted each March for an October 1 start date. If your employer is a university, nonprofit research institution, or government research entity, the cap-exempt category may apply and your petition can be filed at any time.
What SOC code typically applies to Real World Evidence roles?
RWE job titles map to several SOC codes depending on the core function. Epidemiologists, medical scientists, operations research analysts, and statisticians each have distinct classifications under DOL's occupational system. Your employer's LCA must list the SOC code that best reflects your actual duties, which directly determines the prevailing wage level used to set your minimum salary. Checking O*NET for your specific role description helps confirm the correct classification.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new RWE employer mid-project?
Yes, H-1B portability lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the new petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. RWE professionals switching between a pharma sponsor and a CRO, or moving from a research role to a consulting firm, commonly use this mechanism to avoid gaps in authorized work status.