RWE Senior Epidemiologist​/Senior Observational Research Scientist

Overview

RWE Senior Epidemiologist/Senior Observational Research Scientist at Syneos Health. We translate clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities. Our Clinical Development model centers the customer and patient experience, and we strive to simplify and streamline work to better serve clients and patients. Whether in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with problem solvers to accelerate the delivery of therapies and change lives.

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Why Syneos Health

• We develop our people through career development, training, and a total rewards program.
• We support a Total Self culture and care for our people.
• We value diverse thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to create a sense of belonging.

• Lead development of study protocols, analysis plans, and study reports to answer research questions of priority to RWE.
• Lead, design, and manage epidemiological, biomarker and/or data science projects.
• Lead, plan, design, and conduct analyses for internal and external decision making (e.g., regulatory responses, rapid analyses of safety queries).
• Lead the identification of fit-for-purpose data for the timely execution of the RWE strategy.
• Construct cohorts using real-world data sources (e.g., claims, EHR) and evaluate key variables, including diagnosis and procedures codes; plan validation studies as needed.
• Contribute to the communication of observational research results and methods, including development of relevant sections of regulatory documents, reports, publications, and white papers.
• Support effective communication of study/analysis results to support internal and external decisions.
• Coauthor abstracts and manuscripts for external dissemination of methodologic study results.
• Contribute to development of processes and training to increase efficiency, quality, and impact of functional activities.
• Technical Expertise:
  Observational research methods (primary and secondary), biostatistics, analysis methods, regulatory processes; ability to design studies independently and translate research questions into study designs.
• Subject Matter Expertise:
  Provide SMEx and conduct analyses for descriptive and comparative research using RWD (claims, EHR, PRO/COA, registry data) for methodologic research questions.

• PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Psychometrics, or related field with at least four (4) years of relevant post-doctoral experience; or Master’s degree with 7-9 years of experience in lieu of PhD.
• Deep understanding of observational research methods and experience designing and conducting observational research, including protocol, statistical analysis plan, and study report development.
• Extensive knowledge of secondary data sources and experience with secondary data analysis (e.g., EMR and/or medical claims databases).
• Record of scientific publications in observational study design, analysis, and interpretation (preferred).
• Ability to work with increasing autonomy and develop cross-functional collaborations in a matrix environment.
• Ability to manage priorities and performance targets.
• Experience leading drug development projects for 2+ years in the therapeutic area of assignment (preferred).

At Syneos Health, we provide an environment in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people with benefits and a quality-of-life balance, including health benefits, 401(k) with company match, and PTO. Eligibility for paid sick time varies by location;
Syneos complies with applicable paid sick time requirements.

Salary Range: The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high for this position. Actual salary varies based on qualifications, skills, competencies, and role-specific factors.

Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of novel FDA approved drugs, 95% of EMA authorized products, and over 200 studies across 73,000 sites and 675,000+ trial patients. Learn more at

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities are not exhaustive. The company may assign other tasks at its sole discretion. Equivalent experience, skills, and education will be considered. The company complies with applicable laws and is committed to equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations where applicable.