RWE Project Manager

RWE Project Manager

Location: Bracknell

1. Project Management Experience

• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably within pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or clinical research environments
• (Preferred, not required) Demonstrated experience managing HEOR or RWE projects across the full lifecycle; candidates with strong project management experience in clinical trials or other research settings will also be considered
• Experience in adjacent domains (e.g., clinical trial management, clinical operations, or study delivery) is advantageous but not essential, particularly where candidates demonstrate strong transferable project management capabilities
• Experience managing third-party organizations (TPOs/CROs) including vendor onboarding, contracting, and invoicing
• Proven track record managing complex project portfolios across multiple business units simultaneously
• Experience with RFP development, proposal review, and change order management

2. Technical & Domain Knowledge

• (Preferred, not required) Working knowledge of HEOR/RWE study types…; broader understanding of clinical research or clinical trial processes would be advantageous
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical business planning cycles and portfolio management
• Understanding of procurement processes, contracting frameworks, and budget management in a pharma/biotech environment
• (Preferred) Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to HEOR/RWE research (e.g., SEQS PRD, data privacy)

3. Core Skills

• Strong stakeholder management — ability to collaborate across scientists, cross-functional business partners, BU leaders, third-party managers, and procurement
• Budget and timeline risk monitoring with proactive escalation and mitigation
• Excellent organizational and communication skills for day-to-day operational management
• Data accuracy oversight and process compliance management
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Planisware, or equivalent)
• (Preferred) Proficiency in Financial systems (SAP, Fiori, Ariba)
• Ability to translate project management practices across different research contexts (e.g., clinical trials, HEOR, RWE)

4. AI & Automation Knowledge (New Requirement)

• Demonstrated knowledge of AI and automation tools applied to project management workflows (e.g., AI-assisted scheduling, automated status reporting, predictive analytics for risk identification)
• (Preferred) Experience leveraging AI/ML platforms or tools to improve efficiency in HEOR research operations (e.g., automated literature screening, NLP-based data extraction, generative AI for report drafting)
• Familiarity with automation of routine PM tasks such as invoice tracking, milestone monitoring, and portfolio dashboards
• Willingness to adopt and champion emerging AI-enabled project management technologies within the team

5. Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certification
• Experience working within a matrixed pharmaceutical organization
• Familiarity with specific tools, operating models, or HEOR Central workflows
• Background in supporting both strategy and operations

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