WHO ARE WE?

ROPU MIDI is a Regional Operating Unit that covers all local Human Pharma and Animal Health Operating Units across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, and The Netherlands. MIDI has a multicultural and diverse work environment. More than 1.800 employees are striving to work together to improve lives for patients and animals in our region.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As the Regional Epidemiologist within the Medicine team, you will be responsible for initiating and driving strategic (inter-)national Real-World Evidence (RWE) studies within the MIDI region to enable and improve patient access to Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) therapies. In this position, you will identify and translate the critical evidence gaps into fit-for-purpose studies and engage with other countries in the region to timely execute and deliver studies.
Furthermore, you will be responsible for strengthening our Value Propositions through evidence generation and results being effectively communicated to drive internal & external decision making.
This position is based in Amsterdam and reports directly to the Regional Team Lead Epidemiology & RWE.
This is an exciting role within an international dynamic team where you will be able to drive innovation through RWE within the MIDI region.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate cross-functionally to lead development & delivery of high-quality non-interventional studies (ONIS) for priority BI assets across the MIDI region, including both pipeline and marketed products.
• Lead the design, execution, and oversight of RWE studies, and ensure that results are effectively communicated to drive internal and external decision making.
• Development of study protocols (including SAP and DMP) and tailored publication plans to increase awareness of generated evidence.
• Identify critical evidence gaps, study concept development and result dissemination to different audiences.
• Oversee, contribute to, and manage study quality, scientific content, resources, project plan, budgets, and vendor management.
• Explore research opportunities, potential data sources and their applicability for RWE generation to address important evidence gaps and engage in strategic partnerships across the region.
• Preparing scientific abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts for conferences and/or peer-reviewed journals.
• Participate in the development & optimization of new processes, SOPs, trainings, and working documents to ensure compliance and improve efficiency.
• Contribute as cross-functional team member to the development of regional integrated assets evidence plans (AEPs) and ensure timely generation of RWE.
Provide epidemiological and statistical expertise to market access to support economic modelling and preparation of value dossiers for HTA submissions.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THE TEAM

• Doctoral degree (e.g. Ph D, MD) and/or Master’s degree (MBA, MSc) in Epidemiology, or background in HEOR, Medicine or related field with at least 2 years of experience in designing and running RWE studies.
• Experience within pharmaceutical industry or CRO, ideally across multiple phases of development/commercialization.
• Strong, practical knowledge of epidemiology/ RWE methods, data sources and analytical methods.
• Preferably knowledge of healthcare systems in countries within the MIDI region.
• Experience with secondary data use and primary data collection, including using variety of data sources such as healthcare claims and electronic health records.
• Experience designing and conducting non-interventional/RWE studies, and preferably conducting registry-based registry.
• Excellent command of the English language - additional European language is a plus.
• Collaborative, proactive working style, with high accountability & agility.
• Effective cross-functional, cross-cultural communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, with a strong performance orientation.
• Ability to prioritize across multiple projects, and effective collaboration in matrix structures.
• Eligibility to work in the Netherlands.

Please note, only applications in English will be considered. Please submit your application before the 29 th of November.

WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN?

Next to working in a Global Top Employer certified company that offers you the opportunity to develop and challenge yourself while learning from a fast-paced environment of our European MIDI region:

• Be part of a wellbeing-oriented organization (Premium access to Headspace , Open UP and ongoing support and initiatives related to ways of working to help our employees to stay healthy and constantly improve the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being)
• Customized Development plan based on your role and aspirations, with several learning platforms such as Linked In Learning Premium, and access to international development opportunities and language classes + training programs
• A competitive salary range based on seniority and skills (plus annual bonus, 8% holiday pay and a company pension scheme)
• Green mobility package where you get compensated even for cycling to the office – which is an inspiring, sustainable (platinum-certified) building
• Hybrid workplace model – flexibility to work from home within the respective country and the office and 31 vacation days to re-energize
• A very diverse team (currently over 40 nationalities) that enjoys fun activities and celebrations (e.g., Team events, Christmas Party) and values a respectful working atmosphere!

What’s next?

We will have a look at your CV and cover letter. If we see a match, we will invite you for a video call interview to get to know each other. We will keep you posted during the process!
If you have any questions related to the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact Talent Acquisition MIDI: Talent Acquisition MIDI.EU@boehringer-ingelheim.com

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

At Boehringer Ingelheim we share the opinion that diversity and inclusion is essential for the growth of our business and that our strengths and competitive advantage are also the result of the diversity of our company – diversity across the three dimensions of inclusion: Gender, Geography and Generation. Our people are part of a deep-rooted, family company philosophy that welcomes everyone! We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.
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