Epidemiologist

Digital Prospectors; Cambridge (MA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Epidemiologist, where you will lead global pharmacoepidemiology initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes. This role involves strategic leadership in regulatory submissions and designing observational studies, making a significant impact in the development of novel therapies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in rare diseases and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while contributing to impactful projects in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. This is your chance to make a difference in the healthcare landscape while advancing your career in a highly rated workplace.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Epidemiology or related field required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in pharmacoepidemiology.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement epidemiologic research for clinical development.
• Contribute to scientific and regulatory documents for submissions.

Skills

Epidemiology

Pharmacoepidemiology

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD/DrPH) in Epidemiology

Tools

Disease Registries

Statistical Analysis Software

Job description

Location: Cambridge, MA (Remote, Part Time – 20 hours per week)

Length: 6+ months

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Epidemiologist to join their team and lead global pharmacoepidemiology activities, contributing to the development and regulation of novel therapies aimed at improving patient outcomes. The Epidemiologist will play a critical role in providing strategic leadership for pharmacoepidemiology initiatives. This position involves direct involvement in regulatory submissions and the design of post-market observational studies. The ideal candidate will have experience in rare diseases, a strong sense of integrity, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. You will be a key contributor to clinical development programs and support global regulatory activities to ensure the success of our therapeutic offerings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement epidemiologic research that supports clinical development programs and regulatory submissions (i.e., FDA, EMA, and other global agencies).
• Utilize disease registries, observational data sources, study designs, and analytical strategies to evaluate drug effectiveness and safety in post-marketing settings.
• Contribute to the development of scientific and regulatory documents, including clinical development plans, protocols, study reports, statistical analysis plans, research summaries, abstracts, and publications.
• Provide expert assessments of epidemiological methods, data, and literature to ensure high-quality scientific output.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (PhD/DrPH) or equivalent in Epidemiology or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in pharmacoepidemiology within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Experience contributing to regulatory submissions (i.e., BLA submissions) to agencies such as the FDA and EMA.
• Proficiency in utilizing rare disease registries as data sources for pharmacoepidemiologic post-marketing studies.
• Strong experience in the design and analysis of post-marketing studies.
• In-depth knowledge of scientific concepts relevant to post-marketing safety and epidemiology.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to make high-level, data-driven decisions.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional initiatives on a global scale.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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• Work as our full-time employee with full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, PTO, etc.) - OR - work as a W2 hourly contractor at a higher pay rate if you don't need the benefit package.

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Job #17428

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Science