Senior Evidence Generation Lead: Clinical & RWE

Opella; Neuilly-sur-Seine; On-site; EUR 105,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Opella is seeking an Evidence Leader to develop and execute integrated evidence generation strategies combining clinical research and real-world data in Neuilly-sur-Seine. This role partners with Brand, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Marketing, Consumer Science, and Market teams to ensure evidence aligns with business priorities and drives measurable impact across the product lifecycle.

The Evidence Leader will drive innovation using real-world data, clinical data, digital health technologies,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, Epidemiology, Real-World Evidence, or Evidence Generation.
• Experience developing evidence strategies across multiple brands and therapeutic categories.
• Strong understanding of both interventional and observational research methodologies.
• Experience managing external partners, CROs, research networks, and data providers.
• OTC, Consumer Health, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, MedTech, or Digital Health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead integrated evidence strategies across global and local brands.
• Define evidence roadmaps aligned with brand ambition, innovation pipelines, claims strategies, and market needs.
• Identify evidence gaps and prioritize investments to maximize business and consumer impact.
• Ensure evidence activities support differentiation, market leadership, and long-term brand growth.
• Guide study design, protocol development, statistical planning, and publication strategies.
• Translate scientific findings into actionable business insights and communication assets.
• Lead the development and implementation of RWE strategies leveraging diverse data sources.
• Expand use of RWE to generate consumer insights and support business decisions.
• Establish innovative approaches to continuous evidence generation and learning.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Clinical Research

Real-World Evidence

Partner management

Education

PhD/PharmD/MD/MPH/MSc or advanced degree

Job description

Opella is seeking an Evidence Leader to develop and execute integrated evidence generation strategies combining clinical research and real-world data in Neuilly-sur-Seine. This role partners with Brand, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Marketing, Consumer Science, and Market teams to ensure evidence aligns with business priorities and drives measurable impact across the product lifecycle.

The Evidence Leader will drive innovation using real-world data, clinical data, digital health technologies,