Research Scientist, Evidera - Epidemiology and Data Analytics

Lifelancer; Winsford; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization seeks a dedicated independent principal investigator to lead a diverse portfolio of epidemiological studies. This remote opportunity involves overseeing project delivery, ensuring high-quality outcomes, and contributing to client development and strategic thinking. You will play a crucial role in mentoring junior staff and driving process improvements while working in a collaborative environment that values integrity and innovation. If you are passionate about data and making a positive impact in health research, this role offers exciting career prospects and a chance to be part of a mission-driven team.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Annual incentive plan bonus

Healthcare

Employee benefits

Career development prospects

Innovative company culture

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in epidemiology or related field required.
• Advanced understanding of statistics and quantitative methods needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of project delivery as an independent PI.
• Responsible for project completion, quality, and sales targets.

Skills

Epidemiology

Statistics

Quantitative Methods

Project Management

Client Development

Training Development

Communication Skills

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Epidemiology

Relevant Professional Experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll 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.

This is a remote based opportunity working within our Evidera business.

Position Overview: Independent principal investigator (PI) of projects responsible for overseeing all aspects of delivery of retrospective, cross-sectional, and/or prospective studies. This may include studies of existing databases and/or de novo data collection. Responsible for strategic consultation and for use of best methods to address research needs. Responsible for a large project portfolio. Innovates scientifically and produces output of high scientific quality. Assumes significant responsibilities for sales targets and client development.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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. Delegates coordination tasks to mid-level and junior staff.
• Responsible for significant sales target, with accompanying expectation around client/business development. Provides strategic thinking around sales and commercialization of services.
• Makes substantial 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, Professional Skills Experience:

• Masters or Doctorate degree in epidemiology or related field, plus relevant professional experience in the health industry / consulting environment.
• Advanced understanding of statistics, quantitative methods in pharmacoepidemiology and/or related fields, and experience in practical research implementation.
• Computer software skills required: Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Managerial Duties: Supervisory role possible

Personal Skills Competencies:

• Inquisitive, curious, passionate about data, attention to minute details.
• 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, and collaborate 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. Helps others distinguish relevant from irrelevant information and resolves discrepancies.
• Analyzes complex issues and evidence, identifies cause-effect relationships, and generates effective solutions.
• 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.
• Evaluates, plans and accomplishes multiple work goals in a timely fashion.
• Delivers a positive internal/external client experience; listens and understands the clients' needs, and provides solutions that meet or exceed client expectations.
• Desire and ability to guide and coach junior-to mid-to levels of scientific staff.

Benefits: 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 100,000+ 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! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

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.