.LAG-2410-327HEAD OF EPIDEMIOLOGY & REAL WORLD EVIDENCEBARCELONAOverall description of the positionDrive strategic decision-making and innovation by providing Epidemiology & RWE strategy, guidance, and leadership. This role leverages real-world evidence to generate a strategic life-cycle local evidence plan for pipeline and marketed products, maximizing product value and anticipating future company needs from early development phases.Functions and Responsibilities:- Systematically develop integrated local evidence plan to provide support for BI products based on gap analyses performed by asset teams.- Design, develop non-interventional (observational) studies.- Provide critical review and input on non-interventional study proposals, Expert statements and 'white papers', and data sources for RWE studies in the country.- Develop/expand networks with cross-functional internal partners as well as with external stakeholders, such as local authorities, academic institutions, external experts, etc.- Review, assess, and summarize medical literature to support study development, regulatory responses, and internal decision making.- Proactive approach to the Asset Evidence Team: look for synergies with RWE Corporate strategy and bottom-up approach for local needs.- Clearly communicate about RWE studies to internal and external stakeholders including: asset teams, franchise committee, local and global management, regulators, scientific and medical societies.- Provide RWE and epidemiology advice and training to various in- and external stakeholders. Build up internal capabilities.- Provide guidance and leadership to the local team. Develop talent management/development in OPU with cross-functional collaboration.Profile & Requirements:- Training in epidemiology, medicine, outcomes research, health services research, economics, or a related field, with suggested alternatives as follows:- PhD or MD/PhD in epidemiology, outcomes research, health services research, economics or a related field plus minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in the healthcare industry (Pharma/Biotech preferred) or academia OR- Master's degree (MS/MPH/PharmD) from an accredited institution with minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in the healthcare industry (Pharma/Biotech preferred) or academia OR- MD with non-degree training in epidemiology, outcomes research, or economics with minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in the healthcare industry (Pharma/Biotech preferred) or academia, specifically including epidemiology research.- Strong understanding of the principles of epidemiology and RWE.- Understanding of the local healthcare and reimbursement systems.- Understanding of the regulatory process and requirements.- Knowledge of data sources and RWE-focused external experts/institutions in (country/region).- Epidemiology methods background, statistical skills, and medical/pharmacological knowledge