Epidemiologist

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Title: Epidemiologist

Location: Vancouver, Canada preferred or Toronto

This is an exciting opportunity for an Epidemiologist that’s seeking to work in the Clinical Research Industry.  Learn more about how you can be a part of the Epidemiology team that offers services supporting global clinical and outcomes research initiatives. 

We are currently seeking an Epidemiologist to join our team within the Epidemiology Practice, based out of Vancouver or Toronto

About the Epidemiologist role within ICON: 

The epidemiology team works on a range of disease areas and study designs. We undertake studies to estimate region-specific incidence, prevalence morbidity, mortality and natural history of target conditions.   We use a variety of study designs to obtain these estimates, including prospective and retrospective data collection; and analysis of clinical and administrative databases.  Additional services offered by the epidemiology department include infectious disease modeling, risk-benefit modeling, strategic consultation and trial design, systematic reviews and meta-analysis, and treatment parameterization. 

At ICON we pride ourselves on advancing the science/consultancy interface; we have a strong reputation and publication record for observational, interventional and modeling studies in a wide variety of clinical areas and where appropriate we seek to increase the credibility of our work through peer-reviewed publication.

Benefits of working at ICON:

We provide our Epidemiologist with the resources to be successful in supporting their line of business. In addition, we offer a strong benefits package that includes a comprehensive health plan, retirement plans, competitive pay, vacation, and an annual incentive plan to reward performance.  

To succeed you will need:

You will need to perform essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A Master’s degree or equivalent in a biological, statistical or epidemiological science discipline, or as otherwise relevant

At least 5 years of industry experience

Experience working in a health care/consultancy environment desirable.

Additional preferred qualifications:

A strong desire to learn and gain a deep understanding of the work of the department

The ability to work effectively as part of a team

Self-motivation

Flexibility and a willingness to respond to the needs of the department

An interest in health care decision making

General requirements:

Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centers on our commitment to people, clients and performance.

As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.

Demonstrate and actively promote an open and honest working environment which encourages teamwork, fosters knowledge transfer, and directs other employees

We invite you to review our opportunities at www.iconplc.com/careers.

What’s Next?

Following your application you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters and if successful we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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