Aetion: Barcelona’s Hub for Real-World Evidence Innovation
Aetion, a global leader in real-world evidence (RWE) technology and analytics, has established Barcelona as a cornerstone of its international operations. The company’s local technology hub is dedicated to advancing healthcare analytics, empowering manufacturers, regulators, and payers with scientifically validated insights on the safety, effectiveness, and value of medical treatments.
Company History
Founded in 2013 by Harvard Medical School faculty with deep expertise in epidemiology and health outcomes research, Aetion was built on the mission to inform critical healthcare decisions using real-world data. The company expanded its footprint to Barcelona in 2021, recognizing the city’s vibrant tech talent pool and strategic location. Since then, Aetion has steadily grown its Barcelona team, culminating in the launch of a dedicated RWE technology hub in 2024. This hub not only doubles the size of its engineering team in Spain but also positions Barcelona as a center for innovation within the company. Aetion’s Barcelona-based engineers are responsible for developing and enhancing products such as Aetion® Discover—a visual-first application for exploratory analyses, which marked a significant milestone as the first product built entirely in Barcelona.
Address
Aetion’s Barcelona office is located at:
- Carrer Córcega, 381-387, Planta 4 (4th Floor), 08037 Barcelona, Spain.
Yearly Local Revenue
Publicly available sources do not specify Aetion’s yearly local revenue in Barcelona. As a private company, detailed financials for its Spanish operations are not disclosed in the current search results. This information may be available upon direct inquiry to the company or through future financial reporting.
Aetion Summary
Aetion’s Barcelona technology hub exemplifies the company’s commitment to advancing healthcare decision-making through data-driven technology. By leveraging local and European talent, Aetion continues to innovate at the forefront of real-world evidence analytics, transforming how healthcare stakeholders generate and act on insights. With its strategic base at Carrer Córcega, Aetion is poised to shape the future of healthcare analytics from Barcelona.
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