RTI International

Director, Epidemiology

RTI International$140K — $175K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Epidemiology or equivalent; life sciences background is highly valued.
  • 10 years' experience in pharmacoepidemiology/RWE with peer-reviewed publications.
  • Strong understanding of good pharmacoepidemiology practices and international research networks.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
  • Active participation in ISPE or similar professional organizations.
  • Experience working with pharmaceutical companies or research organizations is preferred.
  • Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership in the design and implementation of pharmacoepidemiologic research activities.
  • Develop proposals and oversee research projects.
  • Mentor colleagues and assist in their professional development.
  • Create study protocols and contribute to statistical analysis plans.
  • Review and interpret research results, writing reports and manuscripts as needed.
  • Engage with clients and research partners to foster collaboration.
  • Assist project leads with document writing, budget planning, and communications.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with merit-based annual increases and bonus opportunities.
  • Generous paid time off policy and paid parental leave for all parents.
  • Comprehensive insurance plans including health, dental, and life insurance.
  • Access to a retirement savings program, such as a 401(k) plan.
  • Financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments.
  • Reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities.
  • Robust employee assistance program and support for a healthy work-life balance.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

We are currently looking for an individual with the right combination of skills and experience to positively impact our research which focuses on the strategy, design, and implementation of pharmacoepidemiologic and other regulatory-grade RWE research.

In this role you will provide leadership in the design and implementation of these research activities. You will also lead development of proposals and oversee projects and serve as mentor to other colleagues. You will be responsible for development of study protocols, contribute to statistical analysis plans, review and interpret results and write study reports and manuscripts. You will also contribute to interactions with clients and research partners.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills (written, verbal, presentation) in a cross-functional, collaborative environment.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with research and operations staff, research partners, and clients across multiple locations and under tight timelines
  • Ability to lead projects including document writing, budget planning and proposal and project communications, and to assist other project leads in these activities when needed.

What You'll Need

  • PhD in Epidemiology or equivalent. Life sciences background, causal inference methods, computational/AI epidemiology highly valued
  • 10 years of experience in the field of pharmacoepidemiology/RWE with publications in peer reviewed journals and participation in professional societies, working groups and networks.
  • Demonstrated understanding of good pharmacoepidemiology/RWE practice and international research networks in pharmacoepidemiology
  • Ability to perform duties that require close attention to detail.
  • Active participation in ISPE or equivalent professional societies, working groups, and networks.
  • Experience working within or with pharmaceutical companies or within an established pharmacoepidemiology research organization is highly valued.
  • Working language is English, additional languages valued.


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The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.

Equal Pay Act Minimum/Range

$140,000.00-$175,000.00

About RTI International

RTI International is a nonprofit research organization based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The organization was founded in 1958 as the Research Triangle Institute. RTI International provides research and development services to government agencies, businesses, and other organizations. The organization's areas of expertise include health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, energy and the environment, and social and economic development. RTI International has worked with clients such as the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the World Bank. The organization has offices in the United States and around the world.
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