Description
In this role, you will collaborate with global clients and cross-functional teams to provide epidemiology expertise for real-world evidence (RWE) studies across the full spectrum of study designs and methodologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, implementation, and execution of epidemiology and pharmacoepidemiology methodologies for real-world evidence (RWE) studies
- Provide scientific and methodological expertise to support research initiatives and strategic projects in collaboration with senior team members
- Serve as the project lead for smaller studies and work closely with senior project leaders on larger client-facing and internal projects
- Develop and author study protocols, statistical analysis plans, clinical study reports, and other research documentation
- Manage analysis and reporting deliverables, maintaining project timelines and identifying risks or issues requiring escalation when appropriate
- Review study analyses and provide epidemiological input into statistical analysis plans, analytical outputs, and interpretation of study findings
- Contribute epidemiological expertise to case report form (CRF/eCRF) design, form review, feasibility assessments, regulatory responses, presentation materials, and other ad hoc project activities
- Engage directly with clients to discuss study design, methodology, results, and project progress, with senior oversight as needed
- Identify and proactively address project, client, budgetary, and operational challenges to support successful project delivery
- Ensure efficient use of project resources and work within approved budgets while maintaining quality standards
- Drive continuous process improvement initiatives and contribute to the development and implementation of best practices across epidemiology and observational research teams
- Support business development efforts through proposal development, scientific input, and content creation for new opportunities
- Represent the organization externally through scientific conferences, professional meetings, publications, and presentations
- Oversee or conduct statistical analyses, as required, to support study objectives and deliverables
- Contribute to internal strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing scientific excellence, methodological innovation, and operational effectiveness
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology, Public Health (with a concentration in Epidemiology), Pharmacy (with a concentration in Epidemiology), or a related scientific discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience; or
- PhD in Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology, Public Health, Pharmacy, or a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience
Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong methodological foundation in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, observational health research, and real-world evidence generation
- Demonstrated ability to design, plan, and execute observational studies evaluating comparative safety and effectiveness outcomes
- Experience developing study protocols, analysis plans, study reports, and other scientific and regulatory documentation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences
- Strong client-facing skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships in a global, matrixed environment
- Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary and international teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Edge
- Ability to interpret and review outputs generated from statistical programming tools such as SAS, R, or equivalent analytical software