Senior Epidemiologist - San Diego, United States - Tucker Parker Smith Group (TPS Group)

Description

Job Title: Epidemiologist Associate Director (Pharmaceutical)

Department: Global Medical Affairs

Pay Rate: Up to $102/ HR

1-Year W2 Full Time Contract, strong potential to extend/ convert.

Can be on-site (San Rafael, CA), Hybrid, or Remote in some states.

Do you enjoy figuring out diseases and how to treat them?

This is a leadership role for an expert (PhD preferred) in disease patterns and causes (epidemiologist) to design and conduct research studies for a specific medicine. You'll work with a team to:

• Plan and analyze research: You'll design studies (retrospective and looking forward) to understand the disease patients have, treatment options, and how well the medicine works.
• Support after launch: You'll help design studies to see how safe and effective the medicine is once it's available to patients.
• Partner with experts: You'll collaborate with researchers at universities and other companies to conduct studies.
• Stay up-to-date: You'll research the latest science on the disease and keep the sales team informed.
• Write reports: You'll write documents for regulatory agencies, like applications for rare disease designations.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience: You've conducted research on medicine use and effects in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Is a leader: You can take initiative, gain trust from colleagues, and work effectively in a team.
• Collaborates well: You have experience working with people inside and outside the company.
• Manages well: You can prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and keep projects organized.
• Communicates clearly: You can explain complex scientific findings to both experts and the general public.

Education:

• PhD in Epidemiology with 2 years of experience leading research in pharma.
• OR
• Master's in Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology with 2 years of experience leading research in pharma.
• OR
• PhD/Master's in a related field (health research, statistics, etc.) with 5 years of experience leading research in pharma.

Bonus points if you have experience with rare diseases or genetic epidemiology

Please submit your resume in Word or PDF format to be considered.