Research Specialist Perinatal and Pediatric Pharmacoepidemiology

## Research Specialist Perinatal and Pediatric Pharmacoepidemiology Apply:
Hybrid:
Somerville-MA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
RQ4081556

Site:
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
** Job Summary
** Functioning under the direction of the principal investigators and other faculty members, the Research Specialist works independently to conduct high level, complex research study design and analysis in the areas of perinatal and pediatric pharmacoepidemiology. Contributes to scientific literature, reports, journals, manuscripts (including co-authorship as appropriate), presentations, and grant writing. Work in close-knit, internationally known research unit of 25+ Harvard faculty and 60+ support staff.
** Qualifications
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* PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

** Under the direction of principal investigators, assists in the designing, planning, and execution of analyses of therapeutic outcomes and adverse effects of drugs and other medical interventions, as well as simulation studies evaluating epidemiologic methods and validation studies in claims data; applying skills in biostatistics, epidemiologic methods, and health services research. Serves as an integral part of the research team, helps to analyze and interpret data findings, prepare summaries, reports and presentations based on analysis and results.

Contributes to the scientific literature through oral and poster presentations and published manuscripts. Assists with grant proposals and project management, as needed.  Specific duties include:
1. Researches, develops, designs and executes and interprets research data
2. Contributes to interpretation of research data and results
3. Contributes to scientific literature, journals, and oral presentations
4. Participate in study design and protocol development
5. Participate in Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission process for new research protocols
6. Take part in design and writing of grant proposals and grant material
7. Compose and present sections of research reports and manuscripts
8. Perform advanced data analysis, working closely with the Principal Investigator and other researchers
9. Performs other duties as assigned  
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

*** MS (or equivalent) or doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or related field; emphasis on methods and or pharmaco-epidemiology preferred; healthcare-related doctoral degree a plus
* Experience in an academic research setting 3-5 years required
* Excellent knowledge of epidemiologic methods; focus on Pharmacoepidemiology desirable
* Experience in research using large claims databases desirable
* Experience in collaborative projects with clinical medicine is preferred
* Knowledge and skills in the critical appraisal of research evidence are highly desired
* Background in pharmaceuticals is advantageous
** Additional Job Details (if applicable)
**** Remote Type
** Hybrid
* * Work Location
** 399 Revolution Drive
** Scheduled Weekly Hours
** 40
* * Employee Type
** Regular
* * Work Shift
** Day (United States of America)
** Pay Range**$63,252.80 - $/Annual
** Grade
* * 7

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