The Think Tank/Task Forces and Research Community Structure and Function

Task 1.1.1 The Think Tank/Task Forces and Research Community Structure and Function (M1-M3) (GSK, NICE, ZIN, UMCU, SARD, Takeda, Lilly, AZ, UCB, Bayer, Amgen, UMCG, LA-SER) A detailed structure of The Think Tank/Task Forces and Research Community Structure and Function will be developed, which will articulate the purpose and mandate of the Think Tank/Task Forces and Research Community and provide clear guidance for potential members regarding their membership (D1.1). The following information should minimally be presented in the structure: how to become a member of the Think Tank/Task Forces/Research Community, who can become a member, what are the responsibilities of the Think Tank/Task Force/Community members, what do members get out of their membership, how often are meetings and broad stakeholder events organized. Task 1.1.2 Establishment of the Think Tank (M1-6) (GSK, NICE, ZIN, UMCU, SARD, Takeda, Lilly, AZ, UCB, Bayer, Amgen, UMCG, LA-SER) International initiatives and organisations will be assessed for the potential for collaboration with The GetReal Initiative, and more specifically their possible membership of the GetReal Think Tank and Task Forces. Membership will not be limited to European organisations as RWE barriers and opportunities span regional boundaries. Potentially relevant RWE initiatives include efforts by ISPOR/ISPE, the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER), the US National Academy of Medicine, EUnetHTA (e.g. WP5B on additional data collection), CTTI and the Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy. Senior thought leaders and high level leaders from these international organisations and initiatives will be identified and invited to become members of the Think Tank (M1.1). The Think Tank will be co-chaired by UMCU, NICE and GSK until it transitions to the newly appointed Executive Director in Year 2 of the project. The Executive Director will be accountable for continuing the leadership of the Think Tank beyond the term of the project as outlined in WP2. The RWE Navigator will be utilized to promote the GetReal RWE Research Community and encourage membership from the broader research community – this will be managed through WP3.