Epidemiologist - Real World Evidence

Epidemiologist

Real World Evidence Strategy and Analytics: Global Epidemiology & Data Analytics Team

Flexible location across the USA and Canada: Office based or Homebased

What an exciting time to join ICONplc! What a 2020 we have had: acknowledged as an Employer of Choice by Women in Clinical Research and our reputation as a leading CRO in the vaccines clinical trial space has seen us play a significant role in the current CV19 pandemic along with being voted one of the best global CROs.

At ICON, it's our people that set us apart. As a global provider of drug development solutions, our work is serious business, but that doesn't mean you can't have fun while you do it. With our vision to be the partner of choice in drug development, we hire only the best and brightest in the industry. Are you one of them?

ICON' Real World Evidence Strategy and Analytics', Global Epidemiology & Data Analytics Team, is seeking a passionate, resilient, and inspiring individual to join our team. As an Epidemiologist, you will provide methodological expertise relating to the design and conduct of studies, will perform or support the analyses, and will contribute to reporting and interpreting the findings.

The Role:

• Manage and deliver projects including preparation of reports and other deliverables
• Be responsible for the technical delivery of projects, including coordinating and delegating to junior team members, performing study-related tasks, and acting as the primary client and subcontractor contact
• Provide methodological guidance on technical issues related to study design and bias minimization, and analytic planning
• Participate in the development of publications/scientific communications
• Design the tabular and graphical summaries for reporting study results
• Prepare methods and results sections for reports
• Providing support for other members of the team
• Proposal writing
• Contributing to systematic literature reviews
• Coordinating patient studies
• Collecting costing and resource utilization data from multiple sources (often requires liaison with other health information agencies internationally)
• Assisting in the preparation ethics approval submissions
• Report writing and formatting.

To perform the Epidemiologist role successfully, you will have a blend of the skills and knowledge outlined below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• MSc or PhD a relevant quantitative discipline, or BSc, with significant relevant experience
• Excellent organizational skills including written and verbal communication
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task efficiently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, coupled with strong interpersonal skills
• Three years or more of relevant work experience
• 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
• Flexibility and a willingness to respond to the needs of the department
• An interest in health care decision making
• The ability to take on managerial responsibilities
  

Why join us?

Ongoing development is vital to us, and as an Epidemiologist, you will have the opportunity to progress your career, with the potential to move into other related areas to enhance your skillset. Our benefits package is competitive, our scope is international and we genuinely care about our people and their success.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/disability/vet/national origin