Senior Research Scientist (Epidemiologist, Safety Outcomes)

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Job Description

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 Data Analytics team supports the pharmaceutical/ biotechnology/ medical device 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 of large health administrative databases (e.g., medical claims, electronic health records, registries, etc.

Position Summary

The Senior Research Scientist / Epidemiologist acts as the independent principal investigator (PI) of projects responsible for overseeing all aspects of delivery of retrospective and/or hybrid studies. This may include studies of existing databases and some hybrid studies involving de novo data collection. Responsible for strategic consultation and for use of best methods to address research needs. Oversees and participates in a large project portfolio, with a focus on pharmacoepidemiological studies of safety outcomes related to drug exposure.  This may include RWE research mandated by regulatory agencies such as pregnancy and fetal outcomes studies, PASS, and PAES studies for the FDA, EMA, or other agencies. Innovates scientifically and produces output of high scientific quality. Assumes significant responsibilities for sales targets and client development.

A day in the life:

• Independent PI of a large portfolio of projects, responsible for overseeing all aspects of proposals and project delivery.
• Responsible for project completion and quality delivery. Delegate’s coordination tasks to mid-level and junior staff.
• Responsible for significant sales target, with accompanying expectation around client/business development. Contributes to strategic thinking around sales and product development. 
• Makes meaningful contributions to process improvements and product development.
• Identifies training needs for junior staff, helps to develop relevant training materials, provides recommendation on appropriate staff to lead trainings, and serves as hands-on mentor.
• Co-authors abstracts/articles for scientific publication or presentation at scientific meetings.

Education:

• Masters or Doctorate degree with a minimum of 10 years experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or device industries or as consultant to same with pharmacoepidemiology or health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) focus
• Advanced understanding of statistics, quantitative methods in health economics, epidemiology and/or related fields, and experience in practical research implementation. 
• Proven expertise in developing and executing strategy to demonstrate product value to payers, physicians, patients, and/or other decision-makers
• Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical/device pricing, reimbursement, and market access
• Excellent listening, presentation, and communication skills
• Experience with US, UK, European, other large databases of medical claims and/or electronic health records, including national registries
• Previous experience in consultancy environment highly desirable
• Working knowledge of MS Office software required

Consulting Expectations

• Responsible for strategic consultation and for use of best methods to address research needs.
• Innovates scientifically and produces output of high scientific quality.

Managerial Duties

• Supervisory role

• 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.
• Leverages working relationships with customers and colleagues to quickly develop and sustain positive rapport, build strong connections, cooperation and collaboration in person, over the phone and by email.
• Tailors and delivers high-level presentations to diverse audiences using a variety of communication delivery methods (e.g., written, electronic, oral, interpersonal).
• Makes independent, critical decisions based on relevant information. Applies solutions based on decisions in a timely manner.
• Analyzes complex issues and evidence, identify cause-effect relationships, and generate effective solutions.
• Desire and ability to guide and coach junior-to mid-to levels of scientific staff.

The role will require travel and flexibility to work across time zones. 

About Evidera

Evidera is a business within in Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC (PPD) a leading global contract research organization (CRO), and a is a preeminent provider of evidence-based solutions. 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. 

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!

Evidera’s Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving/Judgment
• Accountability

If you resonate with our core competencies and want to contribute to research and consulting services driven by world-class science and thought leadership, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you.

Compensation and Benefits

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards