Epidemiologist

Headwater Science; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Headwater Science is seeking an Epidemiologist to collaborate with epidemiologists, applied statisticians, and software developers on real‑world data studies in medicine and public health.

You will design and implement research using real‑world data such as insurance claims or electronic health records, and gain hands‑on experience in pharmacoepidemiology and advanced statistical methods while learning from leaders in the field.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in epidemiology or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of research in design, execution, and publication of scientific research.
• Experience with quantitative methods and fundamental statistics.
• Familiarity with submitting manuscripts to peer‑reviewed journals.
• Strong foundational knowledge in epidemiological methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide design, implementation, and management support for epidemiologic studies using real‑world data.
• Conduct literature reviews on disease diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.
• Develop and contribute to conference abstracts, posters, papers, and technical reports.
• Plan and conduct standard and advanced analyses with guidance from seniors.
• Support study protocols and analysis plan development for observational studies.
• Assist in submission of peer‑reviewed publications.

Skills

Epidemiology

Statistical methods

Scientific writing

Project coordination

Oral communication

Observational studies

MS Office

Education

Master's degree in epidemiology

3+ years research experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Headwater Science (formerly NoviSci) is a data science and methods company specializing in principled, reproducible evidence generation for complex clinical and regulatory challenges. With deep expertise in comparative effectiveness, causal inference, healthcare utilization and expenditure research, and regulatory-grade analytical software, Headwater Science provides the methodological foundation that delivers reproducible analytic pipelines, novel epidemiologic and statistical methods, and regulatory-grade software validated to hold up under the most demanding scrutiny. The company works with life sciences organizations as a long-term scientific partner. Headwater Science is a Highlander Health company. Learn more at headwaterscience.com .

The Role

Headwater Science is looking to hire an Epidemiologist. Our science teams work with external collaborators to solve important problems in medicine and public health. Our software developers and data scientists build cloud-based, web-deployed analytic and visualization tools driven by the needs of our collaborative research.

As an Epidemiologist, you will partner with a diverse team of epidemiologists, applied statisticians, and software developers in designing and implementing research studies using complex, real-world data, such as insurance claims or electronic health records. In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience in pharmacoepidemiology and advanced statistical methods while working with and learning from leaders in the field.

What You'll Do

• Provide support to senior colleagues and clients in the design, implementation, and management of epidemiologic studies using real‑world data.
• Conduct literature reviews related to the diagnosis, treatment, and clinical outcomes for a variety of diseases.
• Contribute to oral and written scientific communications through conference abstracts, posters, podium presentations, technical reports and white papers, and manuscripts.
• Plan and conduct standard and advanced epidemiologic and statistical analyses with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Support the development of study protocols, including design and analytical considerations.
• Support the development of analysis plans for observational studies.
• Support the submission of peer‑reviewed publications to scientific journals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Master's degree in epidemiology or equivalent experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of research experience in the design, execution, and publication of scientific research.
• Experience and familiarity with quantitative research methods and fundamental statistical techniques.
• Familiarity with the submission process of scientific manuscripts to peer‑reviewed journals.
• Strong foundational knowledge in epidemiological methods.
• Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to take initiative while maintaining open lines of communication with senior colleagues.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of observational research methodologies.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and think analytically.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi‑task and prioritize work.
• Proficiency in scientific writing.
• Ability to plan and execute diverse tasks at the same time.

Nice to Have

• Experience in observational research and/or pharmacoepidemiology.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work environment – 3 days onsite per week.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous PTO and company holidays.
• Paid parental leave.

If you are ready to be part of a team where your work truly matters—where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape the future of healthcare—Headwater Science is the place for you. We're building something meaningful together, and we'd love for you to be a part of it.

Headwater Science is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds and abilities.