Senior Manager, Epidemiology

This global role requires the candidate to work on-site at our Alexion office in Barcelona, Spain.Please include a cover letter in English with your application explaining why you believe you are a good fit for the role. This is what you will do: The Epidemiology & Real World Science (EpiRWS) team is a growing group within the Alexion-AstraZenca Rare Disease Unit which is driving the scientific use of Real World Data to accelerate the way that patients access innovative medicines. The Senior Manager, Epidemiology is a strategic and scientific role that involves developing, coordinating, and executing impactful epidemiological deliverables that deepen our understanding of rare diseases, with a focus on Alexion's rare tumor pipeline, wider R&D portfolio and business development interests. The role involves working closely with other Epidemiologists in the department to support the development, execution, interpretation and communication of scientifically robust stage-appropriate evidence that enhances decision-making across the portfolio, including: forecasting of incidence and prevalence to inform market sizing; critically appraising & synthesizing relevant literature; analysis of real-world databases; describing patient characteristics, natural history, treatment patterns and outcomes; quantification of event rates and phenotypic / genotypic traits or associations; and landscaping for suitable data-sources. The Senior Manager, Epidemiology will work closely with other epidemiologists and Real-World Scientists within EpiRWS and may participate in cross-functional teams and sub-team meetings, under the guidance of EpiRWS department leadership. This role involves working with colleagues across the company, including: Early Commercial Strategy; Business Development; Research / Global Product Teams (and their associated functions such as Clinical Development, Patient Safety; Regulatory Affairs); plus Global Marketing and Market Access and Portfolio AnalyticsThe Senior Manager, Epidemiology must have mature team-working behaviors with organizational awareness and insight. The ideal candidate will have experience with analysis and interpretation of epidemiologic data within the context of rare diseases and a passion for applying epidemiology to support life-transforming therapies for patients. You willbe responsible for: Supporting the planning, development and execution of Epidemiology deliverables, with a focus on Alexion's early R&D portfolio and business-development interests (e.g. forecasting of incidence and prevalence to inform market sizing; critically appraising & synthesizing relevant literature; analysis of real-world databases; describing patient characteristics, natural history, treatment patterns and outcomes; quantification of event rates and phenotypic / genotypic traits or associations; and landscaping for suitable data-sources). Provide epidemiology perspectives into study protocols, analysis plans and regulatory documents (as appropriate). Summarizing results in written reports and oral presentations. Participate in cross-functional team meetings including presentation of summary findings to Alexion internal/external stakeholders. Maintain awareness of epidemiology with respect to regulatory requirements, payer trends, and advancement of pharmacoepidemiology methods. Support development of Epidemiology department processes and procedures. Travel may be required (up to 10%). You will need to have: MPH/MSc in Epidemiology or closely related discipline with at least 3 years industry experience in the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, or consulting environment. The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours. We wouldpreferfor you to have: Proven epidemiological experience in the oncoloy therapeutic area. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of drug and clinical development processes. Excellent attention to detail and scientific rigor Ability to work under pressure and lead by example. Hands-on experience implementing or designing studies using RWD. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams Thorough and up-to-date technical knowledge of epidemiology and relevant biostatistics methods