Epidemiology Scientist

Location: Greater London

Job Description
** Epidemiology Scientist*
* *
* Location:

London (Moorgate)*
* ** Function:
Translational Epidemiology & Advanced Methods (TEAM), Global Epidemiology
** Help shape the future of medicines by turning real‐world data into real‐world impact.

We are looking for an ambitious Scientist, Epidemiology to join our Translational Epidemiology & Advanced Methods (TEAM) Unit within the Global Epidemiology Department. This is a key role for an epidemiologist who wants to apply advanced methods to meaningful problems across multiple therapeutic areas, with a particular focus on selected U.S., UK and European data assets.

You will work at the interface of science, medicine, and data – partnering with colleagues across R&D and beyond to generate evidence that informs development, safety, and use of our medicines worldwide.
** What you’ll do
** As a Scientist, Epidemiology you will:
** Drive observational research and RWE generation
*** Contribute to the design and development of robust observational studies and protocols across assigned products and therapeutic areas
* Lead and support studies using real‐world data from selected major U.S. databases, as well as UK and European sources (claims, EHRs, registries, biobanks, surveys and other RWD)
* Help develop analysis plans and data specifications, and interpret study findings to support internal decision‐making, regulatory submissions and publications
* Prepare high‐quality tables, figures, and summaries for internal governance, regulatory agencies, and scientific communications
** Partner across the organisation
*** Collaborate closely with colleagues in Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Safety, Statistics & Statistical Programming, Outcomes Research, Health Economics, Discovery Medicine, and Commercial
* Contribute epidemiologic input to product safety and risk management, post‐marketing safety studies, clinical development plans, and regulatory interactions
* Work as part of cross‐functional teams to ensure epidemiologic evidence is appropriately generated, understood, and applied
** Advance methods and science
*** Maintain awareness of key external data sources, especially U.S., UK, and European assets, relevant to our therapeutic areas
* Stay current with evolving epidemiologic and analytic methods (e.g., propensity scores, causal inference; familiarity with ML/AI‐based approaches is a plus)
* Strengthen the company’s scientific reputation by authoring or contributing to manuscripts, presenting at scientific meetings, and participating in peer review where appropriate
** What you bring
**** Minimum education
*** PhD in Epidemiology
** Required experience and skills
*** Demonstrated experience leading epidemiologic projects using large databases (e.g., national surveys, administrative claims, EHRs, disease registries), including familiarity with UK and European data assets
* Strong skills in observational study design and protocol development
* Experience working with large datasets in partnership with statisticians/programmers; hands‐on experience with SAS and/or R is preferred
* Research output commensurate with career stage (e.g., peer‐reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, scientific presentations)
* Solid knowledge of core epidemiologic and pharmacoepidemiologic methods and of healthcare data structures in major markets
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong problem‐solving ability
* Proven ability to work effectively in cross‐functional teams and collaborate with colleagues from diverse scientific and professional backgrounds
** Preferred experience and skills
*** Broad experience applying epidemiologic methods to pharmaceutical or biotechnology research questions
* Familiarity with Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP), Good Pharmacoepidemiology Practices, and FDA/EMA guidance on RWE/RWD
* Work with rich, diverse real‐world data sources from the U.S., UK, Europe, and beyond
* Influence decisions across the product lifecycle – from early development through post‐marketing
* Be part of a collaborative, scientifically rigorous Epidemiology department with strong links across R&D
* Grow your career in an environment that values innovation in…