Director, RWE & Biostatistics
Putnam, an Inizio Advisory company, is looking for a Director of Real-World Evidence (RWE) & Biostatistics to join our global team of more than 30 statisticians, mathematicians, epidemiologists and health economists.
Position Overview
As a senior leader in the RWE & Biostatistics team, you will oversee the acquisition and delivery of work, ensure our analyses meet the commercial and scientific needs of our clients, and contribute to the strategic direction of the team. This US‑based role is located in one of our East Coast hubs – Boston or New York City – with remote work possible.
Responsibilities
- Lead or contribute to business development activities including proposal development and client relationship building
- Oversee or lead the design, programming and execution of complex RWE & statistical analyses
- Oversee or lead the preparation of study documents, including protocol, statistical analysis plan and report
- Oversee or lead the delivery of quantitative HEOR/HTA projects, especially those involving data synthesis from multiple sources (e.g., pairwise meta‑analyses, mixed‑treatment comparisons/network meta‑analyses) and integration of RWE.
- Oversee or lead the provision of statistical input into the Evidence department projects portfolio, in line with HTA guidelines
- Oversee or lead the development of publications (abstracts, posters, manuscripts)
- Lead the preparation and delivery of presentations to clients
- Oversee or lead the management of assigned projects, including project teams, clients, schedules and budgets
- Line management and mentoring of team members
- Lead internal training programs and operational improvements
- Oversee or lead methodological work on novel statistical approaches for HEOR/HTA
Desired Skills and Experience
- Preferably a Masters or PhD in mathematics, statistics, health economics, or a related discipline
- Six (6) or more years of related work experience
- Extensive experience working with US real‑world databases, including claims and electronic health record (EHR) databases
- Extensive statistical programming experience
- Knowledge of standard quantitative evidence synthesis approaches and familiarity with emerging, advanced methods (bonus)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Team‑oriented mindset
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non‑specialists
- Ability to meet short deadlines with high‑quality results
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Effective team‑management experience
- Ability to work both independently and in a team.
What We Offer You!
- Competitive compensation packages
- Exceptional professional growth and promotion opportunities
- Work in a team‑based environment on a global scale
- Leadership and development programs at each key milestone
- Hybrid working model
- Global presence – offices and openings in many countries
- Comprehensive benefits (paid time off, 401(k), health insurance options, and more)
Company Description
Putnam, an Inizio Advisory company, is a leading scientific and strategic consulting partner that helps the global life science community make confident, impactful decisions. For over 30 years, we’ve combined strategic mindset with cross‑functional capabilities to deliver depth across therapeutic areas, healthcare sectors and technology platforms, maximizing human impact and commercial success.
We believe that real, lasting change on human health starts with empowering our people. We offer a boutique‑firm feel within a global enterprise, creating limitless opportunities to kickstart your career or hone your expertise. Built on pillars of empowerment, collaboration and meaning, we provide a fulfilling environment for world‑class advisors to shape the future of healthcare.
We serve the life‑sciences industry, including the top 20 global biopharmaceutical companies. We are consistently ranked among the top consulting firms and maintain a true global team of 400+ experts across three continents.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. We strive to foster belonging and authenticity at all levels, valuing individuals for their skills, experience, diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives. Our core values include Team, Excellence, Strategic, Passion and Diversity.
Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.
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