Director, Epidemiology RWE - Pharma

Director, Epidemiology RWE - Pharma Co

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We partner with innovators across the drug development and commercialization continuum to accelerate progress. The Clinical Solutions team applies deep expertise to understand and meet customer needs.

• Open to US candidates with no sponsorship needs.
• Skillset:
  Senior Epidemiologist – Inflam‑Liver Group, hybrid trial design, CDisc requirements, Pharma Co Epidemiology.
• Clinical background preferred;
  PhD required.
• Lead development of study protocols, analysis plans, and study reports to answer research questions of priority to real‑world evidence.
• Design and manage epidemiological, biomarker and data science projects.
• Plan, design and conduct analyses for internal and external decision‑making (e.g., regulatory responses, safety queries).
• Identify fit‑for‑purpose data for RWE strategy execution.
• Construct cohorts from RWD sources (claims, EHR), evaluate key variables, and design validation studies as needed.
• Communicate observational research results and methods, including development of regulatory documents, reports, publications, white papers.
• Coauthor abstracts and manuscripts for external dissemination.
• Support effective communication of study/analysis results to inform decisions.
• Contribute to development of processes and training to enhance efficiency, quality, and impact.

• Observational research methods (primary and secondary), deep knowledge of biostatistics, analysis methods, and regulatory processes.
• Ability to design studies independently, translating research questions into study design.

• Provide expertise and conduct analyses for descriptive and comparative research using RWD (claims, EHR, PRO/COA, registry data).

• PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Psychometrics, or related field with at least four (4) years of post‑doctoral experience, preferably in pharma, biotech, or consulting.
• Or Master’s degree with 7–9 years of experience in lieu of a PhD.
• Deep understanding of observational research methods and experience supporting design, conduct, and reporting of observational studies.
• Extensive knowledge of secondary data sources and secondary data analysis (electronic medical records, medical claims databases).
• Record of scientific publications demonstrating expertise in observational study design, analysis, and interpretation (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaborate productively in a matrix environment.
• Strong priority and performance management skills.
• Experience leading drug development projects for two or more years in the therapeutic area of assignment (preferred).

• Company car or car allowance.
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Company match 401(k).
• Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance.
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time.

Salary Range: $ – $.

Syneos Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic.