Pharmacoepidemiologist

Job description

Job Description
The primary role of a GPE Pharmacoepidemiologist is to provide pharmacoepidemiology support to marketed and investigational products. More specifically, a Pharmacoepidemiologist designs and leads implementation of pharmacoepidemiological studies, and provides pharmacoepidemiological support within GPE (GSO etc) and to other functions within the
company.
Skills Required
In depth knowledge of pharmacoepidemiology methods and data sources.
Capability to clearly communicate complex epidemiologic issues to both the scientific community and the general public. Written and verbal communication proficiency in English, including the presentation of data.
Demonstrated ability to formulate investigational plan and capability to work in crisis situations.
Teamwork, excellent interpersonal skills and proven time management skills.
Education:
PhD degree or Science degree from an accredited graduate department of epidemiology or MD degree/pharmD degree/DVM degree with graduate training in Epidemiology or other public health.
Relevant experience in epidemiological research.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Pharmacoepidemiological studies and observational post-authorization safety studies (PASS)
Aid in the development of pharmacoepidemiological studies and observational PASS including their design, conduct and interpretation in close collaboration with functions as needed (e.g. GSO, regulatory, statistician, clinical operations, affiliates)
Liaise with the other pharmaceutical companies and industry associations regarding collaborative studies as needed (e.g. Joint PASS)
Liaise with external pharmacoepidemiology experts as needed
Pharmacoepidemiology support to GPE safety analysis activities
Conduct epidemiological literature review and/or analysis for signal evaluation and interpretation
Prepare the pharmacoepidemiologic section of the Risk Management Plan(s) pertaining to drug/vaccine safety and formulate pharmacoepidemiology studies/action plan as appropriate
Prepare responses to questions to health authorities regarding pharmacoepidemiology (epidemiological literature or epidemiological studies)
Benefit-Risk Analysis: advise on and conduct quantitative B/R methodology and analysis
Management of pharmacoepidemiological data
Identify and determine efficient data collection approaches and data sources relevant for the questions being investigated
Pharmacoepidemiology Expert
Be a point of contact and expert for pharmacoepidemiological support in the company notably within GPE for Global Safety Officer, PV scientist, Risk Management Expert and Signal Management Expert
- for other functions such as Global Medical Affairs, CSU, Regulatory Affairs and HEOR
Keep abreast of changes in the regulatory, medical, scientific environment with respect to pharmacoepidemiological practices
Participate in internal or external working groups requiring pharmacoepidemiology expertise
- working groups for process improvement
- working groups for innovative methods development

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