Associate Safety Epidemiology Expert

Bayer SAS

United States

Hybrid

USD 99,000 - 106,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Employee discount

International career opportunities

Flexible/hybrid working

Home office support

Volunteering days

Learning & development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Bayer is seeking an Epidemiologist to lead epidemiological evaluations across the Consumer Health portfolio. You will assess diverse data sources, synthesize evidence, and provide clear, actionable safety insights to inform risk management and regulatory submissions.

The role requires strong expertise in epidemiology, real‑world evidence, and pharmacovigilance, with excellence in communication and cross‑functional collaboration in a fast‑paced, matrix environment.

Qualifications

Experience applying epidemiological or real-world evidence methods in safety/pharmacovigilance or healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

Lead epidemiological evaluations of safety signals, health authority inquiries, and ingredient challenges.
Critically assess and synthesize evidence from spontaneous reports, literature, studies, registries, and healthcare databases.
Provide conclusions and recommendations to support evidence-based safety decisions across the Consumer Health portfolio.
Contribute epidemiological input to risk management plans, safety assessments, regulatory submissions, and safety communications.
Identify evidence gaps and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support future evidence generation.

Skills

Epidemiology

Real‑world evidence

Evidence synthesis

Communication

Cross‑functional collaboration

Critical appraisal

Safety/pharmacovigilance

Education

Master's or PhD in Epidemiology/related field

Job description

What you\'ll do

Lead epidemiological evaluations of emerging safety signals, health authority enquiries, ingredient challenges, and other complex safety-related topics.

Critically assess and integrate evidence from multiple sources including spontaneous reports, scientific literature, clinical and observational studies, registries, healthcare databases, exposure data, poison centre information, and consumer-use data.

Evaluate the strength, relevance, and limitations of available evidence to support signal assessment, risk characterisation, and benefit-risk management.

Provide clear scientific conclusions and recommendations that support evidence-based safety decisions across the Consumer Health portfolio.

Contribute epidemiological expertise to key safety deliverables including risk management plans, safety assessments, regulatory submissions, safety communications, and health authority responses.

Identify evidence gaps and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support future evidence-generation activities and consumer safety insights.
Master\'s degree or PhD in Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Health Data Science, or a related discipline.

Experience applying epidemiological or real-world evidence methods within a safety, pharmacovigilance, or healthcare environment.

Strong understanding of epidemiology, study design, real-world evidence, spontaneous reporting systems, and benefit-risk evaluation.

Experience analysing and interpreting complex safety data from a variety of internal and external sources.

Knowledge of pharmacovigilance processes and safety deliverables including signal management, RMPs, PASS, and PSURs/PBRERs.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex scientific evidence into clear and practical recommendations.

What makes you successful

Strong scientific judgement and the ability to make balanced, evidence-based decisions in areas of uncertainty.

Exceptional analytical thinking and critical appraisal skills.

Ability to communicate complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Collaborative approach with experience working across functions, geographies, and multidisciplinary teams.

Natural curiosity and a passion for using data and science to improve consumer safety.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrix environment while managing multiple priorities.

At Bayer we\'re visionaries, driven to solve the world\'s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We\'re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining 'impossible'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you\'re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there\'s only one choice.

Join us and help shape the future of Consumer Health by delivering the epidemiological insights that support product safety, consumer trust, and better health outcomes around the world.

Why join us?

At Bayer, we\'re committed to helping our employees grow their careers while making a positive impact. You\'ll join a collaborative team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work contributes to ensuring products reach customers when they need them most. Your Application "Be You" at Bayer where you have the opportunity to be part of our culture influencing Health for all and Hunger for none. We value our employees and believe that rewarding your contributions is essential to our shared vision. Discover the exceptional benefits awaiting you as a valued member of #Teambayer Compensation and Benefits Salary you can expect: £75,000 - £80,000 depending on skills and experience. Salary reviews take place annually in April.