About This Role
The Epidemiologist supports the design, conduct, and reporting of epidemiologic and real-world evidence studies. This role involves developing scientific content, conducting literature reviews, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on research projects.
Responsibilities
- Support the design, conduct, and reporting of epidemiologic and real-world evidence studies
- Develop scientific content for study protocols, reports, manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations
- Conduct literature reviews and evidence assessments to inform study design and interpretation
- Contribute to the selection of appropriate study designs, data sources, and analytical approaches
- Review epidemiology-related deliverables to ensure scientific rigor and quality
- Collaborate with biostatisticians, medical writers, data scientists, and other cross-functional team members on research projects
- Communicate epidemiologic concepts and study findings to internal and external stakeholders
- Contribute to scientific discussions related to study methodology, real-world data, and evidence generation
- Support the development of innovative approaches to epidemiologic and observational research
- Assist with background research and epidemiology sections of proposals and client opportunities
- Support development of responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs)
- Contribute to publications, conference presentations, and posters
- Help advance Parexel's scientific reputation in epidemiology, real-world evidence, and data-driven research
Requirements
's degree (MD/MPH, PhD, DrPH) in epidemiology biostatistics, public health, health outcome research, or a comparable field
- 2-3+ years' experience conducting independent research and communicating scientific findings in academia, CROs, biopharmaceutical industry, or medical-device industry settings
- Strong understanding of pharmacoepidemiologic principles (confounding, bias, operational definitions), study designs (cohort, cross-sectional), statistical models, observational/non-interventional research, data collection methods (primary and secondary data e.g., registry, claims)
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, international and cross-cultural environment
- Fluent in English
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of pharmacovigilance and drug development process
Benefits
- Work alongside leading experts in epidemiology, biostatistics, and real-world evidence
- Apply advanced research methods to address important healthcare questions
