Epidemiologist

Overview

In this role, you will lead epidemiology and pharmacoepidemiology work for real-world evidence studies across the full lifecycle of products. You will collaborate with global clients and cross-functional teams to shape study design, data collection strategies, and analysis plans that meet regulatory and payer expectations. You will interpret findings, contribute to study reports, and ensure scientific rigor and operational excellence across project phases. A key objective is to advance evidence generation that informs clinical and market access decisions. This is a globally-facing, scientifically driven role with opportunities to contribute to business development and publication activities.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute epidemiology and pharmacoepidemiology methodologies for RWE studies (observational, safety, comparative effectiveness) using real-world data sources
• Provide scientific and methodological guidance for research initiatives and strategic projects
• Serve as project lead for smaller studies and assist senior leaders on larger client-facing projects
• Develop study protocols, analysis plans, clinical study reports, and related research documents with high scientific standards
• Manage analysis and reporting deliverables, maintain timelines, and escalate risks as needed
• Review analyses and provide epidemiological input into analysis plans and interpretation of results
• Contribute to CRF/eCRF design, feasibility assessments, regulatory responses, and project materials
• Engage with clients on study design, results, and progress with senior oversight
• Identify and address project, budgetary, and operational challenges to ensure successful delivery
• Drive process improvements and best practices across epidemiology and observational research teams
• Support business development through proposals, scientific input, and content creation
• Represent the organization at scientific conferences, publications, and presentations
• Oversee or conduct statistical analyses to support study objectives
• Contribute to internal strategic initiatives for scientific excellence and operational effectiveness

Key requirements

• Master's degree in Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology, Public Health (with Epidemiology), Pharmacy (with Epidemiology), or related field with ≥5 years experience; or PhD in Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology, Public Health, Pharmacy, or related field with ≥2 years experience
• Strong methodological foundation in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, observational health research, and RWE generation
• Experience designing and executing observational studies for safety and effectiveness outcomes
• Experience developing study protocols, analysis plans, and regulatory/scientific documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiences
• Strong client-facing skills in global, matrixed environments
• Attention to detail, organization, and multitasking
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary and international teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Edge
• Ability to interpret and review outputs from statistical tools like SAS or R

• strong communication skills
• client-facing mindset
• collaboration across teams
• SAS
• R
• Microsoft Word

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