Global HEOR Analytics Lead — Real-World Evidence

Alexion; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexion seeks an Associate Director, Global Health Economics & Outcomes Research Analytics in Barcelona. You will design and lead HEOR studies, manage analytics staff, and provide statistical guidance to shape clinical development and value evidence for payers and providers.

You will work hands-on with real-world data, using R and Python (SAS if needed), and collaborate with biostatistics to support rapid evidence generation for development needs and publication planning.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/MA in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Mathematics and/or PhD in related area.
• Expertise in statistical methodologies including general linear models, multivariate regression, nonparametric methods, Bayesian inference.
• 5+ years prior experience in data sciences/biostatistics, analytical programming using R, Python, SAS and other languages in the biopharmaceutical/pharmaceutical industry.
• Good understanding of the data structure and limitations of various types of real-world databases, and experience in working with large EMR or claims databases are preferred.
• Experience with big data science, machine learning, AI models.
• Knowledge of clinical trials, and experience in analyzing and interpreting clinical trial data.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail while managing multiple projects under tight timelines.
• Flexibility and adaptability to internal and external changes.
• Experience and knowledge in rare disease is helpful, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements HEOR studies that support clinical, economic, and patient-centered value propositions, and reimbursement requirements for therapeutic areas of interest.
• Manages analytics consultants and oversees analysis activities by providing inputs to analysis plans, monitoring study conduct and reviewing results.
• Provides statistical guidance or methodology and interprets analysis results.
• Serves as a real-world data expert, identifies data sources, and provides strategies to generate valid evidence from appropriate databases.
• Supports publication planning and execution, reviews and approves abstracts or manuscripts.
• Participates in acquisition strategy for real-world data sources for possible in-license/purchase and additional analytical tools for analytic needs.

Skills

R

Python

SAS

SQL

Education

Statistics/Biostatistics

Computer Science

Mathematics

PhD preferred

Tools

R

Python

SAS

Excel

Job description

Alexion seeks an Associate Director, Global Health Economics & Outcomes Research Analytics in Barcelona. You will design and lead HEOR studies, manage analytics staff, and provide statistical guidance to shape clinical development and value evidence for payers and providers.

You will work hands-on with real-world data, using R and Python (SAS if needed), and collaborate with biostatistics to support rapid evidence generation for development needs and publication planning.