Epidemiologist opening at Quintiles
LOCATION: Cambridge, Ma (Durham, NC or Rockville, MD)
CONTACT:
NAME: Sheila Mendoza
EMAIL: shei.mendoza@quintiles.com
PHONE: (617)301-1208
PURPOSE
Work closely with global clients and other functional groups by providing epidemiology and outcomes research leadership for observational research on the natural history of disease and comparative safety, effectiveness and cost of medical treatment. Design methodologically sound studies to meet project objectives and regulatory and payer requirements. Conduct and supervise analyses, evaluation and reporting of studies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serves as project lead or in support of project lead on client facing or internal projects.
- Authors protocols, reports and other study documents with independent, critical thinking to ensure quality and completeness of output, oversees timeline for deliverables associated with analysis and reporting.
- Reviews and provides relevant epidemiological and outcomes research input to statistical analysis plans and analysis output.
- Reviews and provides epidemiology and outcomes research input for tasks including CRF/eCRF development, form previews and other ad hoc project tasks (e.g., regulatory responses, slide deck development).
- Independently generates content and direction for business development proposals with input from senior staff as needed.
- Interacts with clients as warranted, with senior staff involvement as needed.
- Identifies client-related, budget-related and internal issues that may require attention or escalation.
- Represents Quintiles externally through conference presentations.
- May oversee or conduct statistical analysis as needed.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to design, plan and conduct observational studies of comparative effectiveness, safety and cost.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients in a global and matrixed environment.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
- Must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet Explorer.
- Must be highly organized and self-motivated with ability to determine and meet objectives.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree + 7 years relevant education and experience required; Master’s Degree in public health, epidemiology, outcomes research, health economics or a relevant scientific field and 5 years relevant experience or PhD and 2 years relevant experience preferred.
