(ID: 2026-1574)

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Benefits We Offer:

100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401K match up to 5%
Educational Benefits for Career Growth
Employee Referral Bonus
Flexible Spending Accounts:
- Healthcare (FSA)
- Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
- Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

The Real-World Data (RWD) Program Lead is accountable for the mission, partner ecosystem, governance, and outcomes of a national-scale clinical data and analytics capability that enables high-impact translational research and evidence generation.

This leader partners with clients and stakeholder organizations (e.g., federal sponsors, academic medical centers, health systems, research networks) to co‑define and evolve the platform’s:

Multi‑year strategy and operating model
Outcome-based priorities and success measures (e.g., adoption, time-to-access, data quality, study throughput)
High level architecture and approach for the platform and its various components
High level understanding of legal and regulatory hurdles of RWD programs
Research enablement agenda (what types of evidence and capabilities the platform must support)

This role serves as the senior client-facing leader for a national-scale real-world data program. The role partners closely with clients, sponsors, and stakeholders to collaboratively define multi-year strategy, outcome-based priorities, success measures, and governance approaches. Through these partnerships, the role ensures alignment between stakeholder goals, scientific impact, trust, and long-term platform sustainability.

The role leads the “what and why” of the platform, translating client needs into clear strategic direction, adoption goals, and high-level architectural intent. The role works in close collaboration with senior technical delivery leaders, architects, and data science and engineering teams who own detailed design and implementation, ensuring that execution remains aligned with client-defined priorities, governance expectations, and desired outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Client partnership, strategy, and success measures

Work with clients and stakeholder leaders to co‑define and refresh a multi‑year strategy for a national-scale RWD platform/program.
Translate the jointly defined strategy into outcome-based priorities, quarterly objectives, and measurable success metrics.
Facilitate decision-making on tradeoffs (scope, speed, risk, cost) while maintaining stakeholder alignment and trust.