Epidemiologist Associate Director
San Rafael, CA, United States
Description
Who We Are
From research and discovery to post-market clinical development, our WWRD engine involves all bench and clinical research and the associated groups that support those endeavors. Our teams work on developing first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with genetic diseases.
emote/hybrid or onsite
Implement observational research studies in-line with a product's Integrated Evidence Plan under the guidance of a Real World Evidence Product Lead. Specific activities include: Protocol and statistical analysis plan development and reporting of disease understanding studies (retrospective and prospective) relevant to the target patient population including, risk factors, natural history, burden of illness, treatment patterns, co-morbidities, co-medications, outcomes measures, and unmet need
Support post marketing activities including design, analysis plans and/or reporting of post marketing safety and effectiveness studies/registries, evaluation of risk mitigation strategies
Support implementation of research plans with external collaborators in academia or contract research organizations and work effectively to oversee external groups through the research process
Perform targeted literature review of epidemiology of disease, including incidence/prevalence and treatment patterns; work with commercial team on product forecasts and write regulatory documents including Orphan Drug Designation applications
Skills
Demonstrated experience conducting pharmaco-epidemiologic research within or in support of the pharmaceutical industry
Self-motivated with the ability to develop credibility with colleagues and interact effectively in a matrix team environment
Experience in collaborating with internal and external research partners
Ability to work well in a business-driven environment, balance priorities and handle multiple tasks through careful planning, stakeholder management, project administration, and organizational skills
Ability to individually contribute to activities and projects based on guidance from Real World Evidence Product Lead
Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate scientific evidence to peers and at scientific meetings
Experience in the Epidemiology of rare diseases or Genetic Epidemiology a benefit
Education
A combination of academic training and practical experience in Epidemiology is required. This may consist of:
Doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, or DrPH) or Master's of Public Health in Epidemiology and at least 2 years of experience leading epidemiologic research in the pharmaceutical setting
Doctoral degree (PhD, ScD or DrPH) or Master's degree in a relevant discipline (ie. Health services research, health outcomes research, public health, statistics, or pharmaceutical sciences) with at least 5 years of experience leading epidemiologic research in the pharmaceutical setting
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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