RWE Scientist

Sanofi; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 71,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking an experienced Real-World Evidence professional to develop and implement epidemiological studies across therapeutic areas. You will partner with global leaders to ensure rigorous study design, execution and interpretation of real-world data to maximize product value.

The role requires advanced pharmaco-epidemiology knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a hybrid Barcelona-based environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in pharmaco-epidemiology, biostatistics, Health Outcomes, or equivalent discipline.
• Minimum seven years of real-world evidence generation experience in pharma.
• Knowledge of RWE applications to support regulatory approval and patient access.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RWE Strategy Leads to ensure rigorous, timely study delivery.
• Design, execute, analyze and interpret epidemiological/outcomes studies.
• Provide leadership to project teams on epidemiological processes and methods.
• Deliver RWE to support regulatory submissions and development stages.
• Oversee end-to-end execution of real-world studies within budget and deadlines.

Skills

RWE design

Epidemiology

Communication

Teamwork

Data interpretation

English fluent

French knowledge

Education

Advanced degree in pharmaco-epidemiology/biostatistics/Health Outcomes

Tools

Claims databases

Electronic health records

Registries

Job description

Main responsibilities

• He/she works in close partnership with the global RWE Strategy Therapeutic Area Lead to develop consensus among diverse scientific, technical, and business experts to ensure high scientific rigor and timely, cost-effective study or project delivery while adhering to ethical requirements and responding to business needs.
• Partner with and support the Real-World Evidence Strategy Lead(s) on the design, execution, analysis, interpretation, and internal and external communication of specific epidemiological/outcomes research studies.
• Provide strategic input, epidemiological/outcomes research support, and leadership to project teams and the RWD&ES Team during all stages of pharmaceutical development to maximize the market potential of products, manage risks, and optimize epidemiological processes and methods.
• Deliver specialized research to enhance the effectiveness of RWE contributions to regulatory submissions and the drug research process including discovery, development, and commercialization across assigned products.
• Support the end-to-end execution of real-world studies ensuring deliverables are on time, within budget, to specification and of high scientific rigor that demonstrates commitment to quality.
• Provide innovative thinking regarding the design of clinical and epidemiological/outcomes research programs that support commercialization.
• Set standards for utilization of real-world evidence, provide methodological leadership and input to real-world evidence strategies.
• Identify and validate external fit-for-purpose data sources, associated institutions and/or organizations, in collaboration with other members of the RWD&ES team.
• Provide support to the Real-World Evidence Team and to the company in a specific epidemiological/outcomes research area of expertise, and typically, in a specific therapy area.
• Maintain timely communication and close alignment with team members, partners and stakeholders to ensure clear and timely visibility the evidence strategy, study progress and anticipation of challenges and risk mitigation.
• Work seamlessly with partners and stakeholders to identify solutions in an optimal and efficient manner; synergize and optimize resources and efforts where appropriate.

About you

You are a self-starter who brings your energy, expertise and experience as well as takes an entrepreneurial approach to solving problems, have a growth mindset and are passionate about unleashing the power of real-world data with data science to improve health.

Education

Advanced degree in pharmaco-epidemiology, biostatistics, Health Outcomes, or equivalent discipline.

Experience

Minimum 7 years real-world evidence generation in or for the pharmaceutical industry.

Knowledge

Knowledge of RWE and its application to support pharmaceutical development, regulatory approval and patient access at an international level.

Soft skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, negotiation and interpersonal skills; Proven teamwork and collaboration skills; Well‑developed cultural sensitivity; Strong sense of urgency, ownership and proactive attitude to deliver value to our brands; Ability to adapt and communicate messages to a wide range of audiences at all levels (both scientific and commercial), inside and outside of the organization, to convince others of the value of our brands; Ability to effectively negotiate and compromise with internal and external stakeholders to achieve optimal results for the business, agile to change, and obtain and manage budgets; Apply growth mindset to develop new skills or knowledge.

Technical skills

Demonstrated expertise in pharmacoepidemiology, HEOR and RWE study designs and methodologies, including innovative techniques; Experience working with routinely collected data (claims databases, electronic medical health records, registries and various structured and possibly unstructured sources in the healthcare sector within pharmaceutical company settings; Ability to translate business needs into study and data requirements; Project management of real-world studies and management reporting.

Languages

Fluency in spoken and written business English mandatory; Proficiency or working knowledge of French or other European languages.

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The salary range for this position is :€70.800,00 - €94.400 Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.

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