Job Description

Support the Lead Epi Scientists by providing overall operational support for study conduct. Responsible for the coordination and execution of observational or non-interventional research studies (including Post Authorization studies), in compliance with Good Pharmacoepidemiology Practice (GPP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Manages several complex activities and study types.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Operational planning and project management of epidemiology research studies

• Execution, and close out of primary data collection, chart review, database, and molecular epidemiology studies in addition to other activities

• Manage vendors including qualification efforts, confidentiality agreements, specifications, and contract reviews

• Assist with review and finalization of all vendor documents such as the safety management, data management, communication, project management and validation plans

• Participate in protocol and interim/final report preparation, shepherd document through the internal review process for approval, and upload to department repository

• Coordination of collection, international shipment, processing by internal/external labs and data transfer for biospecimen- based studies

• Participate in quality control assessments and ensure integrity of study data for reports and publications

• Understand, coordinate, and document adherence to internal, external, and regulatory compliance requirements

• Collaborate extensively and troubleshoot issues by providing potential resolutions when necessary to ensure timely management and execution of studies

• Manage poster and publication development including: formatting, medical writing, figure/data content development, co-author review, internal review process, and journal submissions

• Conduct literature reviews

• Active participation in internal process improvement initiatives and mentoring of junior study managers

Educational Requirments:

• Bachelor's degree required / Master's degree (preferred) in public health (or closely related discipline, such as biostatistics, epidemiology, health administration or biological sciences)

• Five (5)+ years of work experience within clinical/observational research or equivalent experience; or

• PhD with 3+ years relevant career experience

Required experience and skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with and influence a wide variety of stakeholders

• Knowledge of epidemiology and/or outcomes research

• Strong project management and prioritization skills

• Highly motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively

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The salary range for this role is

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at .

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