LEAD EPIDEMIOLOGIST

Barrington James Board and Executive Partners are exclusively partnering with a global, multi-national pharmaceutical company driven by the need to make an impact on the future of patients with unmet medical needs.
We are seeking a pharmacoepidemiologist professional to join the global Real World Evidence Unit.
Based remotely, you will apply your pharmaco-epidemiological expertise to develop and lead assigned project RWE strategy and tactical plans and designs fit-for-purpose RWE studies and act as subject matter expert on pharmaco-epidemiological methods and approaches across multiple RWE company projects.
If you are an expert in pharmacoepidemiology with experience in epidemiology, RWE and RWS and want to join a global pharmaceutical company and have an impact across the organisation, please read further.
Job Title.
Lead Epidemiologist   Department.
Real World Evidence Unit Location.
Remote Reports To.
RWE Unit Lead     Main Responsibilities   For the assigned project / product, consistently with the Global project strategy and in alignment and collaboration with the relevant cross-functional teams.
Critically appraise existing epidemiology evidence and create new evidence through delivery of specific research questions / protocols and analysis of healthcare databases.
Conceive and design epidemiological studies aimed at improving disease understanding relevant to TPP definition and product development.
incidence, prevalence, risk factors, natural history course, treatment patterns, co-morbidities, co-medications, outcome measures, phenotypes, biomarkers, unmet needs, and their variations across domains such as demographics and geographies.
Lead the definition of the RWE part of the Global Clinical Development Plan, both pre-approval and post-approval (e.
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PASS).
Identify RWE approaches to optimise clinical development during study design (e.
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synthetic arms, pragmatic trials, hybrid trials, etc.) and execution (e.
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RWE approaches for protocol feasibility assessment, site / physicians’ identification, etc.).
Contribute to the Evidence Generation Plans to build the project / product value proposition, by designing observational studies, epidemiological studies, retrospective and prospective clinical registries, large electronic medical administrative registries.
Perform feasibility assessments and identify of fit-for-purpose data for RWE research.
Develop and negotiate RWE research plans with external collaborators in academia or contract research organisations and work effectively with vendors for outsourced studies, based on both primary and secondary data collection, or hybrid approaches, including research question / protocol development and analysis specification following best methodological standards.
Drive the interpretation of analysis in collaboration with the cross-functional team and communicating analysis interpretation internally and externally.
Contribute to publication and dissemination of pharmacoepidemiology studies.
As pharmacoepidemiology subject matter expert.
Collaborate with Scientific Societies on Disease Registries, to maximise the value extraction from their development and interrogation.
Provide critical appraisal of observational studies and study protocols across the company.
Support and advice scientifically and from a methodological point of view on Real World Evidence strategies across multiple projects, as subject matter expert.
Masters Pharmacoepidemiology / RWE science and expertise by continuous learning, training, and working.
Interact and contribute to functional, cross-functional, company-wide or external Pharmacoepidemiology / RWE communities, networks, collaborations, initiatives or goals on knowledge-sharing, methodologies, innovations, technology, regulatory, processes, etc.
Experience Required   Minimum 5-year experience in pharmacoepidemiology, epidemiology, non-interventional studies (prospective studies, patient registries, retrospective database studies), RWE generation in biopharmaceutical industry or CROs.
Education   MSc in Health Science disciples (Medicine, Veterinary, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy) combined with PhD in Epidemiology / Pharmacoepidemiology / Public Health / Outcomes research, ideal.
Languages   English fluent       Technical Skills   Solid knowledge of team-based drug development process, including regulatory interaction with competent authorities.
Solid knowledge of epidemiological / pharmaco-epidemiological science and methodology.
Ability to discern strengths and limitations of large real-world databases – such as electronic health records, claims, clinical data registries, patient-generated health data, and other health data sources – in the context of designing epidemiology studies.
Successfully deliver global RWE / pharmacoepidemiology projects from conceptualisation to publication within the pharmaceutical industry (or with a recognised expert consultancy or academic centre of excellence), using primary as well as secondary data, such as large healthcare databases, administrative registries, health economics and outcomes research (HEOR).
Background knowledge of industry trends and best practices, specifically related to epidemiology / RWE / Outcome Research.
Good knowledge and understanding of applicable regulations in pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacovigilance, clinical development, GCP.
Good understanding of biostatistics.
Expertise in the EU5 and/or healthcare environment.
Proven ability to write / edit scientific communications (research questions, protocols, abstracts, poster presentations, podium presentations, manuscripts, etc.).
Expertise in respiratory area and Asian environment represent a plus.
Soft Skills   Purpose-driven and patient-oriented.
Can do and proactive attitude.
Ability to merge strategic and business thinking with methodological excellence.
Courage to challenge the status quo and innovate.
Influential leadership & empathic communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and act as a team-player.
Strong silos-breaking and cross-functional approach.
Problem solving and project management.
Benefits   Competitive base salary.
Enhanced bonus scheme.
25+ days holiday.
Private health insurance.
Life insurance.
Enhanced pension scheme.
Travel allowances.
Clear development opportunities.
Flexible working.
Following your application, Kathryn Watts, a specialist Life Science Recruiter, will discuss the opportunity with you in detail.
She will be more than happy to answer any questions relating to the industry and the potential for your career growth.
The conversation can also progress further to discussing other opportunities, which are also available right now or will be imminently becoming available.
This position has been highly popular, and it is likely that it will close prematurely.
We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Please click “apply” or contact Kathryn Watts for any further information.
Kathryn Watts | Senior Board and Executive Search Specialist | Barrington James Ltd.| Board and Executive Partners   Email.