Junior Real World Evidence Specialist
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About this role
Brief Job Description
Member of the Country Medical Affairs Team supporting scientific evidence and data generation activities across therapeutic areas. This is an operational and supportive role, focused on executing tasks within RWE projects under the supervision of experienced specialists. Responsible for administrative support, operational coordination, ongoing monitoring of research project progress, as well as contributing to the development of research protocols and scientific publications under senior guidance.Â
Job Responsibilities:
Assist in conducting evidence gap analysesÂ
Support the definition of study objectives, endpoints, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and data collection methodsÂ
Support day-to-day coordination of real-world data generation projects, including:Â
Vendor contracting processesÂ
Maintaining detailed budget tracking spreadsheets for all assigned projects Â
Participation in feasibility processes (remote or on-site)Â
Preparation of ethics applications for submissionÂ
Site contracting processesÂ
Start-up activities including site initiation visits preparation, site training materials, and internal user onboardingÂ
Maintaining and organizing the Trial Master File (TMF)Â
Study documents preparationÂ
Identifying operational risks and maintaining study risk registersÂ
Design of Case Report Forms (CRFs) aligned with protocol requirements, ensuring data capture is consistent with study objectivesÂ
Set-up and maintenance of study systemsÂ
Study registration in public registries (e.g., ClinicalTrials.gov, EU PAS Register) and ensure timely updatesÂ
Tracking study progress including milestones, patient recruitment, and trial documentationÂ
CRF data review, query processing, discrepancy management, and ad hoc report generationÂ
Maintaining day-to-day operational communication with CROs, and other vendorsÂ
Organizing study project meetings, steering committee meetings, and investigator meetingsÂ
Assist in the preparation of scientific manuscripts, abstracts, and posters for peer-reviewed journals and congressesÂ
Conduct systematic and targeted literature reviewsÂ
Typical Accountabilities (per AZ framework and regulatory expectations):Â
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Support the Evidence Generation process for MC Poland under supervisor guidanceÂ
Participate in the preparation and delivery of AZ-generated evidence projectsÂ
Contribute to the timely delivery of research protocols and scientific publications in accordance with project timelinesÂ
Ensure all scientific outputs adhere to Good Publication Practice (GPP) guidelines, ICMJE recommendations, and AZ internal standardsÂ
Conduct activities and interactions consistent with Company values and in compliance with the Code of Conduct and supporting Policies and Standards relevant to the roleÂ
Report potential issues of non-complianceÂ
Support monitoring of milestones, reporting requirements, and budget spendÂ
Requirements:
Essential
MD or Biology/Pharmacy/science-related Master’s degreeÂ
Experience in conducting RWE projects Â
Basic knowledge of market access, economic understanding, as well as knowledge of the motivations of involved stakeholdersÂ
Good project management skills Â
Understanding and ability to interpret clinical dataÂ
Good presentation and communication skillsÂ
Ability to work as part of a team with colleagues from other areasÂ
Ideally experience in health economics and outcome research from the pharmaceutical industryÂ
Ability to conceptualize and communicate content wellÂ
Analytical mindset, open, flexible and team-oriented personalityÂ
Very good English skillsÂ
Understanding of ICH-GCP principles and regulatory framework for observational studiesÂ
Effective time management skills Â
Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Â Â
Desirable:
MD, Master’s degree or PhD in epidemiology, health research methodology, biostatistics and/or data analytics.Â
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Date Posted
16-lip-2026Closing Date
23-lip-2026AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. Â We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. Â We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Â We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. Â We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
About AstraZeneca
Global biopharmaceutical company focused on oncology, cardiovascular, renal, and respiratory therapies. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK.
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