Vice President, Real World Data & Evidence

10010 NCCT (National Center for Clinical Trials) - Administration

Full time

Yes

40

M-F

Pay Range:

$131.90 - $211.05

The Vice President (VP), Real World Data & Evidence (RWD&E) is responsible for leveraging real-world data (RWD) to advance clinical research and innovation across Advocate Health via the National Center for Clinical Trials (NCCT). This role requires a visionary leader with deep expertise in RWD strategy, analytics, and evidence generation to deliver long-term growth, operational excellence, and industry leadership. The VP will collaborate with the executive team to define the vision, set priorities, and ensure scalability and compliance of RWD&E offerings. The VP will champion a culture of innovation, integrity, and service excellence to drive efficiency, quality, and impact across the organization.

Major Responsibilities:

Strategy, Leadership & External Representation 

• Set the strategic direction, business objectives, and performance metrics for the RWD&E line of business, ensuring alignment with NCCT’s mission and corporate goals. 
• Oversee and guide all RWD&E department leaders to deliver on strategic vision, financial targets, and operational goals. 
• Lead and mentor the RWD&E team, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and high performance. 
• Build key industry relationships and represent NCCT to external stakeholders, including clients, partners, investors, and regulators. 
• Represent RWD&E in executive meetings and national forums, championing its value internally and externally. 

RWD&E Portfolio, Study Execution & Scientific Rigor 

• Oversee RWD&E study designs, client engagement, project activities, and develop project timelines and budgets. 
• Execute RWD studies using diverse data sources (e.g., EHR, claims, registries). 
• Provide biostatistical support and analysis, ensuring rigorous and scientifically sound methodologies for study publications. 
• Collaborate closely with the Clinical Trials Methods Center (CTMC) to align RWD methodologies with clinical trial design standards, ensuring consistency in statistical approaches, protocol development, and integration of advanced analytics. 
• Collaborate with Clinical Trial Operations and healthcare teams to integrate RWD into workflows, optimize protocols, and improve patient recruitment and retention. 
• Define and monitor KPIs for RWD&E studies and use data-driven insights to identify bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement initiatives. 

Data Strategy, Technology & Innovation 

• Oversee the design, development, and launch of market-leading RWD&E offerings, ensuring alignment with client needs and business objectives. 
• Develop and operationalize data strategies and governance frameworks to ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with privacy laws such as HIPAA and GDPR. 
• Oversee RWD&E data management plans and SOPs, including data collection, storage, and analytics processes. 
• Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and introduce advanced analytics techniques (e.g., AI and ML) to enhance RWD&E capabilities. 
• Provide oversight of all RWD-related vendors and software platforms, including selection, contract management, performance monitoring, and ensuring compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory standards for RWD&E initiatives. 

Governance, Financial Management & Stakeholder Alignment 

• Serve as the primary RWD&E liaison to sponsors, CROs, investigators, and internal leaders, ensuring strong relationships and delivery on contractual obligations. 
• Align closely with the Business Development and Sales function to ensure delivery excellence for awarded work and actively support pre-sales efforts to secure new partnerships and trial opportunities. 
• Work closely with Finance and Legal functions on budget and contract development, financial reconciliation, and compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements. 
• Manage resources effectively, including forecasting needs, allocating staff and budgets, and maintaining ownership for resource planning to support current and future needs. 
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, FDA regulations, and IRB requirements; maintain strict data governance and scientific integrity. 

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required; advanced degree (Master’s/PhD) in data science, biostatistics, epidemiology, or a related field strongly preferred.  

Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required; advanced degree (Master’s/PhD) in data science, biostatistics, epidemiology, or a related field strongly preferred.  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• In-depth knowledge of RWD&E and the life sciences industry, with a proven track record of strategic planning, market expansion, and building high-value data assets. 
• Proficient with statistical modeling, data analysis, AI and machine learning. 
• Expertise in RWD sources, study design, and analytical methods.  
• Proficient with regulatory frameworks and data privacy laws.  
• Strong strategic leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.  
• Innovative mindset with comfort in emerging technologies (AI-driven analytics, NLP).  
• Exceptional communication and ability to lead in a matrixed environment.  

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• None

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.