Associate Director (m/f/x), Real World Evidence (RWE) Science

CSL; Barcelona; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Seqirus seeks an Associate Director, Real World Evidence Science in Barcelona to lead global RWE programs for vaccine products within the Center of Outcomes Research and Epidemiology (CORE).

The role drives strategy, designs complex studies, and coordinates with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Market Access, and external partners to generate impactful evidence informing practice and policy.

Qualifications

• MD/PhD or Master in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or related field.
• 8–10 years of epidemiology/outcomes research, 5+ years in pharma/biotech.
• Experience designing/prospective epidemiology studies and analyses with large databases.
• Expertise in Phase IV/outcomes research methods.
• Experience with real-world data sources (claims, EHR).
• Proficiency in SAS/SQL/R/Stata; strong publications.
• Cross-functional project leadership in global settings.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to translate science for diverse audiences.

Responsabilités

• Lead planning, design, execution, and oversight of RWE studies across vaccine programs.
• Drive global RWE strategy within CORE and Medical Affairs.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory, Clinical Development, and others.
• Oversee study feasibility, protocol development, reports, and evidence packages.
• Manage CROs and external partners for high-quality execution.
• Support health authority interactions and dissemination of results.

Connaissances

Epidemiology

Biostatistics

Public Health

RWE/Pharmaceutical Industry

SAS/SQL/R

Leadership

Communication

Formation

MD/PhD/Master in Epidemiology/Related Health Science

Outils

SAS

SQL

R

Stata

Description du poste

Associate Director (m/f/x), Real World Evidence (RWE) Science

The Opportunity

Join Seqirus and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of real-world evidence generation in vaccines. As Associate Director, RWE Science, you will be a senior scientific leader within the Center of Outcomes Research and Epidemiology (CORE), driving the development and execution of global real-world research strategies that support late-stage and marketed vaccine products.

Working across a highly matrixed global environment, you will collaborate with Medical Affairs, R&D, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial teams, and external scientific stakeholders to generate impactful evidence that informs clinical practice, supports health authority engagement, and strengthens public health outcomes worldwide.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Director, Center of Outcomes Research and Epidemiology (CORE), you will provide scientific and methodological leadership for global real-world evidence programs and help shape the short- to medium-term RWE strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the planning, design, execution, and oversight of complex real-world evidence (RWE) studies across multiple vaccine programs.
• Support the development and implementation of the global RWE research plan and broader Seqirus Medical Affairs strategy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, Health Policy, and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee feasibility assessments, protocol development, study reports, and evidence packages supporting registration and reimbursement activities.
• Manage internal and external research resources, including CROs and scientific partners, to ensure high-quality study execution.
• Contribute to health authority interactions, scientific publications, conference presentations, and dissemination of evidence to key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, pharmacovigilance, and company requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with academic institutions, key opinion leaders, vaccine advisory bodies, and external scientific organizations.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative environment that encourages scientific excellence and innovation.

Your Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will bring strong scientific expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence stakeholders across global functions.

Required Qualifications

• MD, PhD, or Master's degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or a related health sciences discipline.
• 8–10 years of progressive epidemiology or outcomes research experience, including at least 5 years within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and analyzing prospective epidemiologic studies and retrospective analyses using large healthcare databases.
• Strong expertise in Phase IV and outcomes research methodologies.
• Experience working with real-world data sources, including claims databases and electronic medical records.
• Proficiency with statistical and analytical tools such as SAS, SQL, R, and/or Stata.
• Proven scientific publication record and strong presentation skills.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional projects in a global environment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership capabilities.
• Ability to translate complex scientific findings into actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.Experience influencing senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed global organization.
• Passion for advancing evidence generation to improve public health outcomes.

What We Offer

At Seqirus, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a global mission focused on protecting public health through innovative vaccine solutions. You'll work alongside highly experienced scientific and medical professionals in a collaborative environment that values innovation, development, and scientific excellence.

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