Director, Real World Data Science

Location: UK Remote

About Real World Evidence at OPEN Health

Recognised as a leader in the real world evidence arena for nearly twenty years, we work in strategic partnership with the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare organisations, and academia on RWE projects that drive improvements in healthcare delivery and aim to have a tangible impact on patients’ lives.

Our RWE teams bring together scientific expertise, advanced analytics, and innovative data solutions to support the full lifecycle of evidence generation. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Director of Real World Data Science to lead and shape our data analytics capability within RWE.

Job Summary

As Director of Real World Data Science, you will lead the development and evolution of the RWE Data Analytics function, combining strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise.

You will oversee the delivery of complex analytical work across a diverse portfolio of RWE studies, while also defining and embedding best practices in data science, reproducibility, and scalable analytics. Acting as both a technical expert and people leader, you will play a key role in translating complex real world data into meaningful insights for clients and internal stakeholders.

You will work closely with senior leaders across RWE and the wider organisation, contributing to capability development, innovation, and long term growth.

This is a role for someone who enjoys shaping high performing teams, modernising analytical approaches, and delivering impactful, data driven insights that improve healthcare outcomes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Technical and Scientific Delivery

Leading and contributing to complex analyses of observational and longitudinal data, including descriptive, comparative, and inferential methods such as regression modelling
Providing senior oversight of statistical design, programming, and analytical delivery across RWE studies
Working with diverse real world data sources including claims, electronic health records, registries, and primary data collection
Ensuring robust data pipelines, including data ingestion, ETL processes, data quality checks, and reproducibility across projects
Driving high quality visualisation and clear communication of analytical outputs for scientific, client, and senior stakeholder audiences

Strategic and Functional Leadership

Defining and delivering the vision and long-term strategy for the RWE Data Analytics function
Aligning analytical capabilities with broader RWE and organisational objectives
Modernising and standardising ways of working, including reproducible research, automation, version control, and quality assurance frameworks
Establishing and embedding analytical standards, governance, and best practices across the function
Leading, mentoring, and developing a multidisciplinary team of Data Scientists and Analysts

Stakeholder Engagement and Impact

Acting as a senior partner to internal and external stakeholders, translating complex analytics into clear, actionable insights
Collaborating cross functionally to ensure data science supports broader client and business objectives
Presenting findings and recommendations to senior leadership and client audiences with clarity and confidence

You Will Love This Role If You

Are passionate about using real world data to generate insights that make a meaningful difference to healthcare and patient outcomes
Enjoy combining hands-on analytical work with strategic leadership and team development
Thrive in a fast paced, collaborative consultancy environment
Are motivated by building and shaping high performing data science teams
Enjoy working across a wide range of data sources and therapeutic areas
Want to play a key role in advancing data analytics capability within a growing RWE function

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

Advanced degree (MSc, PhD, or equivalent experience) in Health Data Science, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline
Significant experience in real world evidence, observational research, or healthcare data analytics within a consultancy, CRO, or pharmaceutical setting
Expert level proficiency in R, with experience using packages such as the Tidyverse
Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases
Experience working with cloud based analytical platforms such as Azure or Databricks
Strong understanding of statistical methods, including longitudinal data analysis and regression modelling
Proven ability to work with large, complex datasets and deliver robust, reproducible analyses
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex methods and results to a range of audiences
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly in coding quality and validation

Why Join Us

You will be joining a team that combines scientific rigour with innovation and collaboration. As Director, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of data science within RWE, influence strategic direction, and develop talent while delivering work that has a tangible impact on healthcare outcomes.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% potential global travel

About OPEN Health

At OPEN Health, we connect visionary minds, pioneering science, and advanced technology to drive real impact. By uniting people, science, and technology, we activate new opportunities for biopharma innovation. Our expertise across medical affairs and market access unlocks faster, smarter routes to market. We are committed to improving patient outcomes worldwide. To learn more, visit www.openhealthgroup.com.

OPEN Health. The right combination to unlock possibilities.

What we offer:

As a global organization, OPEN Health is committed to supporting our employees and their families through a comprehensive benefits program

Competitive pay, generous paid vacation, holidays and more, across all our locations
Ongoing training and development opportunities which foster and shape your individual career path
An active and growing commitment to bettering the communities our employees call home through our Corporate Social Responsibility program
The opportunity to thrive in a global, collaborative environment while working every day to improve health outcomes and patient wellbeing
Diverse, inclusive culture that encourages you to bring your whole self to work

If we sound like the sort of business environment in which you would thrive, then we would love to hear from you.

OPEN Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.