Job Title: Epidemiologist III Location: West Point, PA Hours/Schedule: Mon- Fri 8am-5pm Type: Contract Overview Exciting opportunity to work with a global leader, as they face head on some of the world's greatest health threats. If you want to be a part of this groundbreaking work, please apply! Responsibilities Under the general direction of a Senior Principal Scientist, Epidemiology, the Contractor, Epidemiology, has responsibility for the design, placement, conduct, analysis, and reporting of pharmacoepidemiologic research studies on assigned our company products and for providing consultation on epidemiologic issues to all areas of the company, as needed. Primary activities include but are not limited to:
May have overall responsibility for or assist in worldwide pharmacoepidemiologic planning and study recommendations for assigned our company products in Immunology therapy area.
Has lead responsibility or support responsibility for interaction with risk management subteams, value and implementation subteams, clinical/regulatory subteams, and other areas of our company's Research Laboratories on epidemiologic matters related to product safety, risk management, post-marketing safety studies, post-authorization effectiveness studies, regulatory activities, endpoint qualification/standardization/training for clinical trials, and biomarkers/molecular epidemiology/genetic epidemiology.
Has responsibility for the design, conduct, and analysis of epidemiologic research studies on assigned our company products.
May present epidemiologic research plans or results to internal review and governance committees; to external agencies such as FDA (including advisory committees), EMA, CDC, AHRQ, and WHO; and at scientific conferences.
Maintains close working relationships with colleagues in Clinical Research, Regulatory, Outcomes Research, Health Economics and Commercial. Assists them in areas where knowledge of epidemiology is relevant.
Contributes to our company's prestige by maintaining recognition as an expert in his/her field; may publish independent scientific research in leading journals, participate in and present at scientific organizations and meetings, and serve as a peer reviewer for scientific journals.
May hold academic appointments, teach graduate courses, and supervise Ph.D. dissertations and post doctoral fellows.
Requirements
Minimum required education:
PhD in Epidemiology or MD with additional research training in epidemiology and at least 2 years of relevant work experience, including doctoral research.
Master’s degree in epidemiology with at least 5 years relevant work experience.
Required experience and skills:
Requires experience in the successful conduct of large epidemiologic projects; and record of research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Creative problem-solving ability and excellent communication skills (oral and written) are expected.
Broad knowledge and experience in the application of epidemiologic approaches to problems in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry are an asset.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Background in immunology or molecular epidemiology are preferred for this position.
Pharma industry experience is preferred.
Software:
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
SAS preferred
Benefits
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
