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

CSL; Netherlands; Hybride; EUR 140 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Meaningful global role

International collaboration

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Competitive compensation

Wellness benefits

Résumé du poste

Seqirus is seeking an Associate Director, RWE Science to lead global real-world evidence programs across vaccine portfolios. You will shape RWE strategy within CORE, guiding study design, execution, and communications with regulatory and medical affairs teams.

Based in Amsterdam, with global collaboration, this senior role requires a track record in epidemiology, outcomes research, and leadership of large, cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• MD, PhD, or Master's degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or related health sciences discipline.
• 8-10 years of progressive epidemiology or outcomes research experience, including at least 5 years in pharma/biotech.
• 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 with real-world data sources (claims data, EMR).
• Proficiency with SAS, SQL, R, and/or Stata.
• Proven scientific publication record and presentation skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects in a global environment.

Responsabilités

• Lead planning, design, execution, and oversight of complex RWE studies across vaccine programs.
• Support development and implementation of global RWE research plan and Medical Affairs strategy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, Health Policy.
• Oversee feasibility assessments, protocol development, study reports, and evidence packages for regulatory and reimbursement activities.
• Manage CROs and scientific partners to ensure high-quality study execution.
• Contribute to health authority interactions, publications, and conferences.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Communication

Formation

MD/PhD/MPH in Epidemiology or related field

Outils

SAS

SQL

R

Stata

Description du poste

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

Location: Amsterdam, Maidenhead, Munich

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.

Preferred Competencies

• 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.

• Meaningful work with global impact.
• Opportunities to shape evidence-generation strategy for market-leading vaccine products.
• A highly collaborative and international work environment.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements where applicable.

Join us in advancing science, improving patient outcomes, and helping protect communities worldwide.

About CSL Seqirus

CSL Seqirus is part of CSL. As one of the largest influenza vaccine providers in the world, CSL Seqirus is a major contributor to the prevention of influenza globally and a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness. With state‑of‑the‑art production facilities in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia, CSL Seqirus utilizes egg, cell and adjuvant tec