Director of Scientific Engagement

OM1 is on a mission to improve health outcomes by unlocking the power of data. We are a healthcare data and technology company focused on real world clinical data and outcomes, accelerating medical research and personalizing healthcare. Our interdisciplinary team uses expertise in medicine, software, Big Data, machine learning, public health and mathematics to transform records from a diverse set of sources into enriched, research grade data which allows us to generate unique insights in a variety of disease areas.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Director, Scientific Engagement to support our pharmaceutical clients in maximizing the value of licensed real-world data (RWD) assets. This role requires deep expertise in RWD, strong communication skills, and a passion for helping clients leverage data for impactful research and decision-making.

As the Director, Scientific Engagement, you will act as the primary scientific point of contact for the client, offering expert guidance, training, and support in RWD applications. You will facilitate data understanding, provide insight into data feasibility for diverse use cases, and identify innovative applications of our data that align with the client’s strategic goals.

• Scientific Leadership: Serve as the scientific lead and primary point of contact for the client, guiding the effective use of licensed RWD.
• Data Training: Develop and lead training sessions to enhance the client’s understanding and utilization of the data, including data structure, fields, methodologies, and analytical approaches.
• Data Feasibility Assessments: Answer fundamental pre-sale and post-sale data feasibility questions and support the client in evaluating whether specific research objectives can be met with the data.
• Use Case Development: Provide detailed examples and frameworks to address the client’s research questions and support varied use cases in clinical research, health economics, and outcomes research.
• Proactive Data Insights: Proactively identify and present valuable, innovative ways to utilize the data, providing insights into emerging applications and trends in RWD.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal scientists, analysts, and product teams to ensure data delivery aligns with client needs and scientific rigor.
• Technical Documentation and Reporting: Create and maintain documentation and guidance materials to support the client’s independent data exploration and use, above and beyond what is maintained by the data products team..
• Business Development: Support business development team in proposal and SOW content related to data license opportunities and partner with BD to identify potential novel opportunities with existing clients.

• Educational Background: MPH or PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Services Research, or a related field.
• Overall Experience: 10 years of relevant professional experience is common, including roles in RWE, health economics, epidemiology, or related fields.
• RWE-Specific Experience: 5 years of direct experience in RWE, involving real-world data (RWD) analysis, study design, regulatory submissions, or evidence generation.
• Leadership Experience: 3 years in leadership roles, such as managing cross-functional teams, leading projects, or overseeing strategy and execution of RWE initiatives.
• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of RWD sources (e.g., EMR, claims data), data standards, and analytical techniques. Familiarity with query language and/or statistical software (e.g., SQL, SAS, R, Python).
• Client Engagement Skills: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a proven track record of client-facing responsibilities, especially in data-related training or scientific consulting with biopharma clients.
• Analytical Expertise: Skilled in conducting data feasibility assessments and translating complex datasets into actionable insights.
• Innovation and Problem-Solving: Ability to think proactively and identify novel ways to leverage RWD to answer research questions and provide client value.

If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

OM1 is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, race, veteran or disability status. At OM1 ensuring that people feel respected, valued, and included is essential to our success. We are committed to working together to provide a work environment that embraces the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.