Director of Product Strategy, Evidence Generation

OverviewCertara accelerates medicines using proprietary biosimulation software, technology, and services to transform traditional drug discovery and development. Its clients include more than 2,000 biopharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, and regulatory agencies across 62 countries.We're seeking a visionary and data-savvy Director of Product Strategy to lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives across our real-world evidence and clinical outcomes data platform offerings. In this pivotal role, you'll guide the product direction for solutions that support clinical, regulatory, and commercial decision-making across the life sciences ecosystem. You'll partner with leaders across product, data science, regulatory affairs, evidence generation, and market access teams to shape high-impact solutions that translate clinical outcomes and real-world data into meaningful insights.This is a leadership opportunity for someone passionate about improving drug development through data and modeling-balancing strategic acumen with cross-functional collaboration.ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute product strategy for RWE and data-centric solutions, aligned with stakeholders, market needs, and regulatory trendsTranslate stakeholder requirements across pharma, biotech, regulators, and payers into actionable product opportunitiesConduct competitive landscape analysis and market scanning for database offerings, including EMR, claims, registries, and genomicsBuild strategic roadmaps that prioritize high-impact capabilities across therapeutic areas, use cases, and geographiesLead cross-functional planning to support go-to-market strategies, pricing models, and partnerships. Drive engagement with key external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, thought leaders, and customersMonitor performance metrics and evolve product strategy based on feedback and outcomesQualificationsAdvanced degree in life sciences, business, or related field (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MBA preferred)10+ years of experience in life sciences strategy, evidence generation, or product leadershipDeep knowledge of RWD/RWE, regulatory applications, and/or clinical development pathwaysProven success navigating complex stakeholder environments and driving product-market fitExperience with health data infrastructure, privacy frameworks, and international data standards; experience with common data model development, a plusStrong presentation skills and the ability to influence senior decision-makersPreferredStrategic thinker with a pulse on global health innovationComfortable translating scientific complexity into commercial opportunityThrives in matrixed environments and multidisciplinary team settingsMission-driven, curious, and committed to advancing data-informed healthcareExperience working for a software-as-a-service (SaaS) vendor, clinical laboratory, pharmaceutical company, or Contract Research Organization (CRO)Certara bases all employment-related decisions on merit, taking into consideration qualifications, skills, achievement, and performance. We treat all applicants and employees without regard to personal characteristics such as race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, nationality, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental condition, genetic information, military service, or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06