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Director, Science

Barcelona

WELCOME to Aetion! We are a global leader in science-driven technology using real-world evidence to provide innovative healthcare solutions. Our Generate, Discover, and Substantiate applications, powered by the Aetion Evidence Platform, are used to evaluate the safety, effectiveness and value of medications, delivering better outcomes to patients, medical professionals, and clients. We’ve partnered with top biopharma companies and are backed by leading venture capital firms to help increase our medical research and expand our product line. Aetion is headquartered in the US and has expanded throughout Europe with a Technology Hub in Barcelona.

Aetion and Aetion’s leadership are recipients of several prestigious awards: 

Come join us! 

PERKS of being an A-Teamer: 

  • 25 vacation days.
  • Daily in-office lunch stipend (and a fully stocked kitchen). 
  • Sabbatical opportunity after five years of employment.
  • Commitment to professional development opportunities.
  • Employee-led initiatives including annual company-wide innovation day & DEI resource groups.
  • Comprehensive private health coverage w/ out-of-network reimbursements options.
  • Peer & company recognition programs.
  • Monthly educational lunch & learns.

DESCRIPTION:

As a Director, Science, you will provide strategic leadership to a team of RWD scientists, overseeing a diverse client portfolio, focusing on oncology research, and designing tailored solutions to meet the Real-World Evidence (RWE) needs of life sciences and payer organizations. In this capacity, you will provide scientific and strategic leadership, advise on the overall program of research and analytic services provided to existing clients and offered to prospective clients. Additionally, you will be responsible for the professional growth of a talented scientific team in a dynamic, matrix environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Lead the overall scientific and analytic services provided to portfolio clients, ensuring alignment with their needs and objectives.
  • Provide expert scientific and strategic guidance on study designs, analysis approaches, and research methodology to both internal teams and clients, with emphasis on oncology.
  • Oversee operational objectives, strategy development, and budget management to deliver exceptional solutions across client portfolios.
  • Mentor and manage a growing scientific team, helping them achieve performance goals and advancing their professional development.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional department leaders to define strategic business goals and drive informed decision-making.
  • Contribute to external thought leadership, including conference abstract submissions, manuscript authorship, participation in webinars, and engagement with professional societies.

QUALIFICATIONS*:

Required Qualifications

  • Master's + 6 years experience; Doctoral degree + 4 years experience in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Economics or related field.
  • Expert in core epidemiologic and biostatistical principles, with a focus on pharmacoepidemiology, HEOR, and biostatistical methods applied to observational RWE studies. 
  • Experience in leading teams including mentoring and development for junior scientific staff.
  • Track record of substantive publications and presentations at scientific conferences.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with diverse stakeholders, including clients, partners, and cross-functional teams, through in-person meetings, virtual engagements, and written communication
  • Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and effectively.
  • Strong understanding of RWE data and epidemiological methods to drive insights in oncology research.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Excellent time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
  • Creative thinking and the ability to identify and recommend innovative solutions.
  • Proven experience in non-interventional studies and impactful publications.
  • Willingness to work 1-2 days per week in the Barcelona office to foster team collaboration.

Aetion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aetion is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment

 

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