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Director, Epidemiology

US-based Opportunity

Genesis Research Group is an international healthcare consultancy providing value evidence strategy, generation, synthesis, and communication services to life sciences companies. Delivering these services empowered by technology innovations has enabled us to become a trusted partner with our clients across the development and commercialization life cycle.

Combining both traditional and novel analytical approaches with diverse real-world data, including genomic, medical record, claims and patient-reported information, has allowed us to inform life science company internal decision making as well as submissions and presentations to regulators; health technology assessment authorities and payers; the medical community; and, patient organizations.

The Epidemiology team and this position

The Genesis Research Group epidemiology team consists of scientific experts who lead study design, methodology development and result interpretation across a broad range of RWE/HEOR studies for the pharmaceutical industry. The professional in this position will demonstrate a passion for the generation of rigorous and relevant RWE, ensuring delivery of high-quality evidence in a timely manner to fully meet our clients’ needs.

The Director, Epidemiology, will seamlessly provide scientific leadership, strategic thinking, study implementation and expertise on project teams which may include: biostatisticians, analysts, epidemiologists and other research professionals. The individual in this role will serve as a subject matter expert to these internal teams and our clients in the design and implementation of RWE/HEOR studies that utilize real-world data.

This position will report to the Executive Director, Epidemiology.

Flexible – hybrid or remote, depending on location.

Accountabilities within this role

  • Provides oversight and insight on study design and methodology, research questions/objectives, appropriate data sources, , and result interpretation across a range of projects and therapeutic areas. Develops a technically accurate, clear, and concise description of how a study will be executed.
  • Identifies and recommends appropriate data sources for clients and works with other leads/scientists to help determine which data sources are best fit-for-purpose.
  • Reviews analyses performed by analysts and ensures analyses answer objectives of the protocol within the scope of the outlined study design and analysis. Provides expert guidance on results interpretation and how to communicate results clearly and in an impactful way to clients; determines ways in which results can be framed in scientific communications.
  • Leads the development of a technically accurate summary description of the study and clearly communicates findings to stakeholders. Reviews drafts from Scientists/Sr Scientists; provides feedback for ways to improve report writing; writes guidance for Epi team to use when writing FSRs.
  • Meets timelines and is accountable for junior members meeting agreed upon timelines; openly communicates when timelines are impacted. Manages resources.
  • Identifies quality management processes and team best practices requiring additional training and/or guidance and pursues appropriate resources to address.
  • Utilizing a broad understanding of data sources, therapeutic areas, and the drug development process, acts as a trusted advisor to others (within primary team and cross-functionally) on complex technical/scientific topics. Shares knowledge in informal and formal learning sessions broadly across the organization. Contributes to ongoing training of established team members.
  • Effectively manages span of control, driving the professional development and effectiveness of direct reports and other people managers.
  • Proactively identifies staffing needs and advocates for resources to meet business needs. Proactively works to scale the team structure to align with projected revenue and growth.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or PhD within a relevant discipline (Epidemiology, Public Health, Statistics)
  • 10+ years for Master’s degree or 7+ years for PhD of consulting, industry, or academic experience
  • Extensive experience generating and interpreting real-world and observational research
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including consultative skills and the ability to explain complex epidemiologic concepts to audiences from various backgrounds
  • Experience mentoring and supervising other scientists
  • Demonstrated knowledge of evidence generation needs throughout the drug development process
  • Proficiency in relevant software such as MS office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Enthusiasm to learn and motivation to develop oneself and others within Genesis Research Group
  • Flexibility to adapt to client project needs and competing priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial workplace

Compensation

  • Competitive salary
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Company-matched 401 (k) plan
  • Medical/dental benefits
Genesis Research Group is an equal opportunity employer.
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