Real World Evidence Medical LeadLocation: Milan
Job type: Permanent, Full time
About the jobOur Team: The General Medicines Medical Team Italy at Sanofi is a high-performing team of Medical leaders who are a trusted source of scientific and Medical information and shared insights; effective and innovative strategic partners to our internal and external stakeholders; and dedicated to public health. We represent diverse experiences and backgrounds which strengthens our team and mirrors the healthcare communities we engage.
The Real-World Data & Evidence Science (RWD&ES) team, part of GBU Medical, serves as an end-to-end strategy and execution partner in applying RWE and data science to solve business problems using real-world data. The team serves medical, market access and strategy & new product planning in the strategy, design and execution of evidence and insights, by identifying and sourcing fit-for-purpose data as well as designing evidence strategy and conducting real-world studies to deliver impact for customers, including patients, physicians, payers and regulators.
Main responsibilities: Be the local medical RWE expert and central connection with global RWE experts to ensure excellence in execution on brand RWE strategies, especially for pre-launch periods and launch brands, data strategies and RWE transformational initiatives.Develop and implement strategies for the identification, collection, evaluation and analysis of real-world data (RWD) sources in the MCO/country, to support various research initiatives and business objectives at MCO level, aligned with global brand and RWE strategies.Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders including clinical research units, medical affairs, market access, and commercial teams to identify research questions and generate evidence-based insights.Design and oversee observational studies, registries, and other real-world evidence-generating activities, including retrospective analysis of existing databases, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards.Identify and evaluate local data gaps and opportunities in partnership with the global RW Data Strategy & Partnership Lead and Evidence Strategy Leads.Manage relationships with external vendors, including contract research organizations (CROs), data providers, and academic institutions, to facilitate data acquisition, processing and analysis.Lead the analysis and interpretation of real-world data, employing advanced statistical methods and epidemiological techniques to derive meaningful insights.Participate in external scientific engagement to facilitate the collection of insights, challenges and best practices.Prepare and present findings from real-world evidence studies to internal and external stakeholders.Lead the local upskilling of RWE with global initiatives, events and learning opportunities.Stay abreast of developments in real-world evidence methodologies, advances in data science, regulatory guidance, and healthcare data trends.Contribute to the development of real-world evidence strategies relevant to the MCO and integrated evidence generation plans.Represent global RWE in country medical leadership team.Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams on the use and interpretation of real-world evidence in decision-making processes.Drive the timely execution of the RWE operational plan.Foster a culture of evidence-based decision-making by promoting the value of real-world data and evidence within the organization and with external stakeholders.About youEducation: Advanced scientific degree.Formal additional education in business or management is desirable.Experience: End-to-end leadership of RWE studies from concept to study completion and publication for regulatory or reimbursement submissions.Analysis of data needs and/or data sources for a disease area or pharmaceutical product.Proven experience in the field of clinical/epidemiology/public health.Demonstrated experience in strategic evidence generation.Significant peer-reviewed publication track record in epidemiology, clinical and statistical and/or HEOR journals required.Experience working in multiple therapeutic areas: transplant, type 1/2 diabetes or cardiovascular, Immunology, Rare Diseases and/or Hematology highly preferred.Demonstrated network collaboration experience.Languages: Fluent in English and Italian.Soft skills: Ability to effectively cooperate cross-functionally as a strong team player.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Attention to details.Collaborative, able to manage stakeholder relationships at global level.Demonstrated strong strategic thinking and strategic approach to problem-solving.Technical skills: Expert knowledge in RWE, pharmaco-epidemiology, health outcomes research or data science.Ability to build an evidence strategy from business needs and translate into study requirements.Demonstrated ability to critically assess data, methods and study designs.End-to-end project management of real-world studies.Good working knowledge of the commercial strategy.Strong portfolio management skills to manage multiple concurrent projects.Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
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