PhD vacatures

The Chief Scientific Officer RWE is responsible for shaping and executing the scientific strategy and methodology and providing a “science first” approach to commercialization and business development. This role reports to Lumanity’s Global RWE lead.

We welcome applications from candidates located in Germany and the Netherlands.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serve as the scientific ambassador of RWE both as an internal and external thought leader. Serve as scientific lead for collaborations, seek and nurture relationships with regulatory and HTA authorities and organizations, provide guidance on scientific matters, lead and collaborate on market‑shaping thought leadership.
• Champion the scientific expertise of the RWE practice across other areas of the business and foster collaboration on key projects.
• Work alongside practice and commercial leaders to champion innovation and shape the strategy for prioritization, development and dissemination of innovative methods, capabilities and offerings.
• Enhance the team’s capabilities and commercial impact by continuously monitoring the external environment, particularly the evolving regulatory landscape and sharing relevant insights to help inform RWE strategy for deeper alignment with the shifting payer environment. Leverage deep understanding of client needs, built through strong and sustained relationships, to inform strategic direction and identify growth opportunities.
• Develop commercial objectives and strategy by collaborating with leaders within RWE to identify and pursue new PASS/PAES opportunities, expand client base and secure long‑term partnerships.
• Support RWE business development for new clients to Lumanity and support the creation and delivery of proposals (from a scientific assessment standpoint, focusing on methodology and content) and pitches.
• Set and help RWE research staff achieve thought leadership goals.
• Coordinate external RWE thought leadership pieces (white papers and webinars) and conference presentations and attendance.
• Support development of future RWE leaders through formal or informal mentorship.
• Collaborate with research team and central quality management team to optimize processes and policies and ensure alignment with relevant best industry RWE practices.
• Play an active role in the RWE Leadership Team.
• Ensure all teams have supports in place to maintain high levels of scientific knowledge and expertise.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned or as specified/agreed in annual objectives.

Required Education/Skills/Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant capability experience across the consulting, industry and/or academic setting.
• PhD degree in pharmacoepidemiology from a recognized, accredited institution required.
• Substantial experience in teaching and/or presenting workshops, podiums and poster sessions to external audiences.
• Evidence of significant scientific contribution to the field of RWE through publication/presentation record.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate concepts and ideas to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Decisive, persuasive, flexible, analytical and deadline oriented.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters cooperation and teamwork.
• Role models our diversity, equity and inclusion ethos in all interactions, internally and externally.

Approximate Contribution %, flexible depending on business needs

Strategy development – 15%

Scientific support to staff/thought leadership – 35%

Business development – 40%

RWE/cross‑Lumanity initiatives – 10%

Billable time – 25%

Core Competencies:

• Problem Solving: Collaborates effectively to resolve problems by presenting solutions rather than simply identifying issues. Recognizes when information is lacking and takes personal responsibility to seek out answers.
• Team Building: Works well with others to help build a cohesive working environment. Helps others learn and shares knowledge. Respects diversity of the workplace and individuals’ unique characteristics.
• Communication: Able to appropriately express opinions in written and verbal form. Clear and articulate when speaking with an individual or group and uses audience‑appropriate language. Listens to others.
• Effective Time Management: Organizes and prioritizes work by devoting adequate time and attention to individual tasks. Effectively plans meetings/keeps appointments and multitasks effectively.
• Attention to Detail: Able to provide accurate and consistent work on a timely basis. Documents important details to ensure miscommunications are minimized.
• Accountability: Follows through on commitments and agreements. Demonstrates dependability. Takes ownership of mistakes and missed deadlines as a result of internal failures. Communicates about progress on commitments.
• Stress Tolerance: Must be able to effectively handle stressful or adverse situations and work effectively under difficult conditions. Remains focused in spite of distractions and interruptions.
• Reliable and Dependable: Must be able to meet deadlines, show commitment/dedication and accountability for work product, follow through on projects, and demonstrate consistent attendance.
• Adaptable and Flexible: Must be able to prioritize and organize workload to adapt to fast paced and quickly changing tasks and deadlines.
• Proactive and self‑motivated: Must be able to work independently.
• Confidentiality: Applies discretion when handling information and data that is confidential or sensitive in nature, maintains confidentiality, and abides by data‑protection laws.

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on what matters to you – health and well‑being, personal finances, professional development, and a healthy work/life balance.

• Competitive salary plus bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Group Pension scheme
• 25 paid days holiday + statutory holidays
• Access to Season Ticket Loan scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Vehicle Scheme