Senior Director, Real World Evidence

Senior Director, Business Development – Real World Evidence. Europe.

Location: UK or Switzerland | Hybrid/Remote

The Opportunity

Are you an established Real World Evidence (RWE) professional with a strong commercial track record, an extensive pharmaceutical industry network and the ambition to help shape a growing European business?

Carrot Recruitment is partnering exclusively with an ambitious consultancy to appoint a Senior Director, Business Development, who will play a pivotal role in expanding its European RWE offering.

It’s an exciting opportunity to join an organisation with established scientific expertise, strong capabilities across RWE, HEOR, Market Access and Regulatory Affairs, and ambitious plans for further European expansion.

The position offers considerable autonomy, commercial ownership and the opportunity to influence the future direction of the business.

The Role

This is a commercially focused leadership position, combining new business development, strategic client engagement and the ability to shape sophisticated RWE solutions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Business Development: Identify, develop and close high-value RWE opportunities with pharmaceutical and life sciences clients across Europe.
• Client Relationships: Leverage and expand an established network of senior pharmaceutical industry contacts, building long-term strategic partnerships.
• Commercial Strategy: Take ownership of opportunities from initial client engagement through solution development, proposal and contract award.
• European Growth: Support the development of an integrated European RWE offering, collaborating with specialists across RWE, HEOR, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs and technology.
• Business Development Leadership: Contribute to the wider commercial strategy, market positioning and future growth of the business at Group level.

About You

We’re looking for a commercially successful RWE professional who combines scientific credibility with strong business development capabilities.

You will ideally bring:

• Significant experience in Real World Evidence, HEOR, epidemiology or evidence generation, ideally gained within a specialist consultancy, CRO or life sciences services organisation.
• A proven track record of personally originating, developing and closing substantial RWE business with pharmaceutical clients.
• An established network of senior pharmaceutical industry contacts and the ability to generate new commercial opportunities.
• Strong knowledge of the European RWE landscape, including how real-world data and evidence support regulatory, market access and broader evidence generation requirements.
• Experience shaping, selling or overseeing complex European or multi-country RWE programmes.
• The commercial acumen and technical understanding to translate client challenges into compelling RWE solutions.
• Confidence engaging with senior decision-makers and leading complex commercial discussions.
• An entrepreneurial, proactive approach and the ability to work independently within a growing international business.

This is not a traditional, delivery-focused scientific leadership role. While technical credibility and an understanding of RWE methodologies are important, the primary focus is on commercial growth, client relationships and winning new business.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity for an ambitious RWE business development leader who wants to make a genuine impact.

You’ll have the chance to:

• Play a key role in expanding a growing European RWE business.
• Work with established scientific teams and complementary specialist capabilities.
• Take significant ownership of business development and strategic client relationships.
• Develop high-value evidence generation opportunities with leading pharma organisations.
• Influence commercial strategy, service development and future business growth.
• Enjoy a high degree of autonomy within an entrepreneurial, international environment.
• Build a long-term career with scope for broader leadership responsibilities as the business evolves.

Location

UK or Switzerland, with hybrid or remote working arrangements available.

All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.