Epidemiologist (Senior Research Associate) - Evidera

Thermo Fisher Scientific
London
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Epidemiologist (Senior Research Associate)

Team:PPD Evidera Real-World Data & Scientific Solutions

At Thermo Fisher Scientific youll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100 countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio our work spans laboratory digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on now and in the future.

Team Overview

Evidera is a business within Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC (PPD) a leading global contract research organization (CRO). We provide integrated scientific expertise and global operational capabilities to help clients generate the evidence needed to optimize the market access and commercial potential of products.

The Evidera Real-World Data & Scientific Solutions team supportsthe pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies throughout the product lifecycle from early pre-launch planning to launch and post-marketing management. Our focus is on helping our clients build economic and epidemiological evidence to demonstrate and support the value of their products through analysis oflarge health administrative databases(e.g. medical claims electronic health records registries etc.)

Position Overview:

The Epidemiologist Senior Research Associate will bear scientific responsibility for the design and implementation of retrospective observational studies using secondary data sources bringing project deliverables to near completion with the oversight of more senior staff. Real-world data used will range from EMR claims and registries worldwide but a focus on clinical registries in Europe to address pharmacoepidemiological research questions around the effectiveness and safety of drugs. Solid communication and interpersonal skills will be required to develop and sustain positive rapport with the team and external contacts including clients and other stakeholders such as data vendors and registry holders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

  • Provides scientific guidance and consultation on scientific and logistical considerations of study design and conduct

  • Drafts or reviews initial drafts of project deliverables (e.g. protocols analysis plans reports) before final senior review

  • In some client engagements serves as Principal Investigator with final responsibilities for project budget deliverables and timelines

  • Contributes to the growth of Evidera through business development activities including proposal development participation in the sales cycle conference attendance and presentations

  • Supports other organizational activities as needed (e.g. staff; closely collaborate with other business units; contribute to development of training materials and process improvements)

  • Interacts directly with sponsors and external stakeholders

Education Professional Skills & Experience:

  • Masters or PhD in Epidemiology or Public Health with a minimum of 3 years pharmaceutical experience including experience as a consultant with a pharmacoepidemiology or health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) focus.

  • Applied experienced in quantitative methods in epidemiology/pharmacoepidemiology with a focus on data analysis using real-world observational data (e.g. claims data electronic medical records)

  • Experience working with clinical registries data harmonisation or in regulatory agencies projects desirable

  • Working knowledge of data analysis software (e.g. SAS Stata R) and MS Office software

In some cases an equivalency consisting of a combination of appropriate education training and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Consulting Expectations

  • Handles client communications independently

  • Listens and demonstrates in-depth understanding of research questions/hypotheses relevant to clients needs.

  • Applies strategic thinking to resolve scientific and operational client needs with minimal oversight.

Managerial Duties

  • Supervision and/or mentoring of junior staff may be required

Personal Skills & Competencies:

  • Analyzes complex issues and evidence identify cause-effect relationships and generate effective solutions

  • Communicates and documents information effectively in written English including the ability to produce reports documents emails and other written pieces which are well-organized free from errors and are appropriately adjusted to the characteristics and needs of the audience.

  • Strong organizational time-management prioritization and decision-making skills necessary to evaluate plan and accomplish multiple work goals in a timely fashion.

  • Able to quickly learn and apply new information skills and procedures.

  • Proactive and positive approach to tasks and projects as well as resilience when encountering process project budget or client changes that are inherent in the consulting environment.

  • Solid communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to quickly develop and sustain positive rapport with internal and external contacts in person over the phone and by email.

The role may require travel to scientific meetings/conferences and flexibility to work across time zones.

Perks

We offer competitive remuneration annual incentive plan bonus healthcare and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative forward-thinking organization and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity intensity involvement and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100000 colleagues we share a common set of values - Integrity Intensity Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research solve complex scientific challenges drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD part of Thermo Fisher Scientific where diverse experiences backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today!

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.


Required Experience:

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Key Skills
Laboratory Experience,Immunoassays,Mammalian Cell Culture,PCR,Biochemistry,Assays,Cell Biology,Research Experience,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Flow Cytometry,Western Blot
Employment Type :Full-Time
Experience:years
Vacancy:1

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