Principal Epidemiologist

Overview

Research and Development
Address: Headquarters, 920 Winter St, Waltham, Massachusetts, 02451, United States of America

Job Description

As a Principal Epidemiologist at Fresenius Medical Care, you will lead epidemiologic data analysis in support of therapies and marketed products within the Fresenius Medical Care (FME) nephrology portfolio in the Renal Research Institute (RRI). Your role includes:

• Leading data analysis for Real World Evidence (RWE) studies and requests from RWE management, Medical department, and colleagues.
• Acting as a subject matter expert and leading RWE study design, writing analytic programs, and ensuring quality control on all analyses.
• Providing external communication of analyses through abstracts, posters, or manuscripts and conducting the drafting, editing, and delivery of medical communication.
• Working on complex issues requiring an in-depth review of various factors, exercising judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria.
• Identifying and using various data sources including FME Corporate Research and RRI databases, and major registries.
• Collaborating with FME Corporate Research and RRI to analyze FME and RRI data.
• Defining rigorous statistical and epidemiologic methods in observational research and retrospective data analysis.
• Affording appropriate documentation and tracking of all studies and database projects.
• Consulting as an internal advisor on statistics and data analysis related to observational research.
• Mentoring other staff as applicable.
• Ensuring all deliverables are met according to timelines, budget, operational procedures, and quality standards.
• Developing study schedules and budgets. Coordinating outsourcing to Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and/or other third parties if needed.
• Reviewing and complying with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Success Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• An advanced degree (e.g., MS, MPH, or PhD) or equivalent education/degree in biostatistics or epidemiology.
• Training in health economics, outcomes research, epidemiology, and/or health services research; and/or direct analytics experience at HEOR or Data Management vendors or Pharma and Medical device companies.
• A master’s degree with at least 8 years’ related experience; or a PhD with at least 5 years’ related experience.
• Strong SAS programming skills.

Rewards

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. The range is $117,700 - 196,200. Additional benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• A 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance.

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Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.