Sanofi-Aventis SA (Spain) Posted August 7, 2026

Real-World Evidence Scientific Lead

Barcelona, Spain Full time
Medical Affairs

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About this opportunity

Location: Barcelona

About the job

We are an innovative global healthcare company with a focus on immunology that extends to innovation in diabetes and transplant medicine. Across different countries, our talented teams are determined to deliver a best-in-class customer experience using the best of digital, artificial intelligence and personal know-how. With a focus on immunology that extends to innovation in diabetes and transplant medicines, we pursue progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world

 

About the team

The Real-World Evidence (RWE) team in OneMedical Pharmacovigilance and Patient Safety (PSPV) serves as an end-to-end strategy and execution partner to solve business problems using real-world data. We partner with cross functional partners to lead end-to-end the planning and execution of RWE strategies.

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

M ain Responsibilities

The Real-World Evidence (RWE) Scientific Lead is an essential scientific position responsible for managing the implementation of cutting-edge, effective, and efficient RWE strategy.

As such, you are responsible for the end-to-end high-quality execution of real-world studies, working in close partnership with the global RWE Strategy Leads and internal and external cross functional collaborators.

Your main responsibilities are as follows:

Partner with the Real-World Evidence Strategy Leads to deliver the value of RWE for the registration, pre-launch and peri-launch of treatments in therapeutic areas that include Type 1 diabetes, transplant, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, neurology, oncology, immunology, rare disease, insulin-based therapies and alliance.

Manage the end-to-end planning, execution and communication of specific research studies, ensuring that deliverables are on time, within budget, to specification and of high scientific rigor that demonstrates commitment to quality.

Deliver strategic scientific input in all stages of RWE study conceptualization through study closure, including study design, cohort construction, protocol & statistical analysis plan development, study operations, data analysis, results interpretation and clinical study report development.

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and relevant internal and external scientific experts based on specific needs of individual RWE studies to ensure that the real-world data and RWE generation is fit-for-purpose to the intended use, whether for regulatory, market access or clinical use.

Serve as methodological expert in the design and execution of real-world study plans to address critical evidence generation gaps as well as in-house study methodology expert leveraging opportunities to use innovative RWE study designs and analytics to deliver on critical needs.

Identify and validate external fit-for-purpose data sources, associated institutions and/or organizations, in collaboration with other members of the OneMedical PSPV team.

Manage the development of budgets for RWE studies in collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders, including RWE Operations, Sanofi Global Hub and/or vendors as appropriate, to support the annual strategic and budget planning process and periodic updates.

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.

Accountable for supporting OneMedical PSPV medical gaps within the Global Integrated Evidence Generation Plans (IEGP).

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/Experience

Advanced degree in pharmaco-epidemiology, biostatistics, or Health Outcomes (PhD preferred). Education in business is a plus.

Minimum 7 years in real-world evidence (RWE) generation for pharmaceutical industry with end to end leadership experience.

Strong publication track record in relevant journals.

Experience across therapeutic areas, including Type 1 Diabetes, transplant, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, neurology, oncology, immunology, rare disease, insulin-based therapies and alliance.

Soft Skills

Ability to influence and motivate teams as well as senior leaders.

Strategic thinking for innovative evidence generation.

Urgency, ownership, and proactive attitude.

Technical Skills

Expertise in pharmacoepidemiology, HEOR, and RWE study design.

Working with routinely collected healthcare data.

End-to-end project management for real-world studies.

Understanding of commercial strategy.

Fluent English is mandatory, a second European language is appreciated.

Why choose us?

Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs.

Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.

Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.

Enjoy opportunities to collaborate beyond your area of expertise, working with diverse teams across science, clinical, and digital fields to spark new ideas and drive breakthroughs.

Accelerate your professional development with structured career paths designed for both scientific and leadership advancement.

Pursue Progress . Discover Extraordinary .

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Pursue progress , discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com !

The salary range for this position is :€100 000,00 - €133 333 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.

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Barcelona, Spain
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

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Salary context

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