Research Specialist Perinatal and Pediatric Pharmacoepidemiology

Mass General Brigham; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Research Specialist to design and conduct high-level analyses in perinatal and pediatric pharmacoepidemiology. You will work under PIs in a renowned Harvard-affiliated research unit, contributing to grants, manuscripts, and presentations.

The role requires 3–5 years of academic research, strong epidemiologic methods, and collaboration with clinical medicine. Hybrid work location at 399 Revolution Drive, Boston area.

Qualifications

• MS or doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of academic research experience required.
• Strong knowledge of epidemiologic methods; pharmacoepidemiology focus desirable.
• Experience with large claims databases desirable.
• Experience collaborating with clinical medicine preferred.
• Background in pharmaceuticals advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute analyses of therapeutic outcomes and adverse effects.
• Contribute to scientific literature and grant writing.
• Prepare summaries, reports, and presentations from analyses.
• Perform advanced data analysis with investigators.
• Assist with study design, IRB submissions, and grant material.

Skills

Epidemiologic methods

Pharmacoepidemiology

Statistical analysis

Research collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

MS or doctoral degree in Epidemiology/Biostatistics or related field

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc.

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Job Summary

Functioning under the direction of the principal investigators and other faculty members, the Research Specialist works independently to conduct high level, complex research study design and analysis in the areas of perinatal and pediatric pharmacoepidemiology. Contributes to scientific literature, reports, journals, manuscripts (including co-authorship as appropriate), presentations, and grant writing. Work in close-knit, internationally known research unit of 25+ Harvard faculty and 60+ support staff.

Qualifications

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of principal investigators, assists in the designing, planning, and execution of analyses of therapeutic outcomes and adverse effects of drugs and other medical interventions, as well as simulation studies evaluating epidemiologic methods and validation studies in claims data; applying skills in biostatistics, epidemiologic methods, and health services research. Serves as an integral part of the research team, helps to analyze and interpret data findings, prepare summaries, reports and presentations based on analysis and results. Contributes to the scientific literature through oral and poster presentations and published manuscripts. Assists with grant proposals and project management, as needed.

Specific duties include:

1. Researches, develops, designs and executes and interprets research data

2. Contributes to interpretation of research data and results

3. Contributes to scientific literature, journals, and oral presentations

4. Participate in study design and protocol development

5. Participate in Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission process for new research protocols

6. Take part in design and writing of grant proposals and grant material

7. Compose and present sections of research reports and manuscripts

8. Perform advanced data analysis, working closely with the Principal Investigator and other researchers

9. Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MS (or equivalent) or doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or related field; emphasis on methods and or pharmaco-epidemiology preferred; healthcare-related doctoral degree a plus
• Experience in an academic research setting 3-5 years required
• Excellent knowledge of epidemiologic methods; focus on Pharmacoepidemiology desirable
• Experience in research using large claims databases desirable
• Experience in collaborative projects with clinical medicine is preferred
• Knowledge and skills in the critical appraisal of research evidence are highly desired
• Background in pharmaceuticals is advantageous

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$63,252.80 - $102,596.00/Annual

Grade

7

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EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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