Epidemiologist Director

Fortrea; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea is expanding its Real-World Evidence and Epidemiology capabilities. We are seeking an accomplished Epidemiologist Director to join our client-facing consulting team, leading complex epidemiology and RWE engagements, providing scientific oversight and strategic guidance.

You will partner with pharma/biotech clients, influence regulatory submissions, and contribute to business development and thought leadership while mentoring multidisciplinary teams and shaping Fortrea's epidemiology

Qualifications

• Doctoral-level degree in Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology, Public Health, or related field.
• Extensive experience (10+ years) applying epidemiology in consulting or CRO settings.
• Proven leadership of client engagements and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior scientific leadership across observational and real-world evidence studies.
• Lead client engagements, study design, data strategy, and analysis plans.
• Mentor epidemiologists and drive business development initiatives.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Client advisory

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Doctoral-level degree in Epidemiology

Job description

As we continue to expand our Real-World Evidence and Epidemiology capabilities, we are seeking an accomplished Epidemiologist Director to join our growing team.We are looking for a client-facing experienced consultant and researcher focused on building client trust through excellence in project delivery across non-interventional/real-world evidence (RWE) and low-interventional studies as well as a broad spectrum of consulting areas (eg, clinical development, RWE, health economics, and outcomes research [HEOR]Job overviewAs Director, Epidemiology, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients and a senior methodological leader within Fortrea Consulting. You will lead complex epidemiology and real-world evidence engagements, providing scientific oversight across study design, methodology, analysis, interpretation, and communication of findings.You will work closely with pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients to address critical evidence-generation needs, support regulatory and payer decision-making, and deliver scientifically robust solutions that create meaningful impact across healthcare.In addition to client delivery, you will play a key role in business development, thought leadership, innovation, and the continued growth of Fortrea's epidemiology practice.What You Will DoScientific Leadership & Client AdvisoryProvide senior scientific and methodological leadership across observational, non-interventional, and real-world evidence studies.Advise clients on evidence-generation strategies that support clinical development, regulatory submissions, market access, and health technology assessment requirements.Lead the design and oversight of complex epidemiologic and real-world evidence research programs.Ensure scientific rigor, methodological excellence, and regulatory relevance across client deliverables.Communicate complex scientific concepts and study findings effectively to technical and non-technical audiences, including regulatory, payer, and executive stakeholders.Client Delivery & Strategic ConsultingLead client engagements and act as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.Deliver strategic epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, and real-world evidence expertise across a broad range of consulting assignments.Manage multidisciplinary project teams to ensure successful delivery of high-quality solutions.Provide expert guidance on study design, data strategy, and analytical approaches to address client business and scientific objectives.Drive quality, innovation, and excellence across all client-facing activities.Business Development & Practice GrowthContribute to the identification, pursuit, and successful delivery of new business opportunities.Develop and strengthen long-term client relationships through exceptional scientific leadership and service delivery.Lead the epidemiology component of proposals, study scoping, budgeting activities, bid defenses, and capability presentations.Support the continued growth and market positioning of Fortrea Consulting through thought leadership and industry engagement.Innovation & Thought LeadershipAdvance Fortrea's epidemiology and real-world evidence capabilities through innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.Author and contribute to scientific publications, white papers, conference presentations, and industry thought leadership activities.Help define best practices that strengthen methodological excellence, scientific credibility, and evidence-generation standards across the organization.People LeadershipMentor, coach, and develop epidemiologists and multidisciplinary consulting professionals.Support talent development, succession planning, and recruitment activities.Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture.Lead project teams and provide performance guidance and professional development support.What We Are Looking ForDoctoral-level degree in Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology, Public Health, or a related quantitative health science discipline.Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.Demonstrated scientific leadership and technical expertise in epidemiology applied to non-interventional and real-world evidence research.Proven success leading client engagements and managing multidisciplinary project teams.Experience developing and maintaining strong client relationships.Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and global teams.Required ExperienceA minimum of 10 years of experience applying epidemiological methods within consulting, CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, academic, or related environments, including significant non-interventional research experience.Doctoral-level candidates with at least 8 years of relevant experience will also be considered.Minimum 6 years of experience leading teams, mentoring staff, and managing complex projects.Preferred QualificationsPhD, DrPH, PharmD, MD, or equivalent advanced scientific qualification.Deep expertise in real-world evidence, observational research, and applied epidemiology.Solid understanding of secondary real-world data sources (eg, claims, CPRD/NHS, EHR, registries)Experience with external control arms/synthetic controls, natural history studies, and HEOR deliverables (eg, comparative-effectiveness studies, payer evidence, indirect treatment comparisons)Experience supporting evidence generation for regulatory, reimbursement, and health technology assessment purposes.Strong business development, consulting, and problem-solving capabilities.Experience working within multidisciplinary environments spanning epidemiology, market access, biostatistics, healthcare analytics, and health economics.Ability to influence strategic decision-making and develop innovative client solutions.Why Join Fortrea?At Fortrea, you will have the opportunity to shape evidence-generation strategies for leading life sciences organizations while working alongside some of the industry's most respected scientific and consulting professionals.You will join a collaborative team committed to scientific excellence, innovation, and delivering meaningful impact for clients and patients worldwide.Apply TodayIf you are a recognized epidemiology leader seeking an opportunity to drive scientific excellence, influence strategic decision-making, and help shape the future of real-world evidence, we invite you to join Fortrea.Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here .