Epidemiology Specialist

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To support the development, update and maintenance of epidemiology-specific content as directed by the Epidemiology Strategists and NIR (Epidemiology) Study Scientists, such as:  literature reviews, common epidemiologic calculations; presentation and displays of epidemiologic data; creation of code lists for secondary data analysis; common epidemiologic calculations; creation of code lists for secondary data analyses; displays of epidemiologic data (e.g., tables, figures, graphs); quality checks of data 

• Understand the research question and scientific strategy (created by the Epidemiology Strategists and NIR Study Scientists) for which the literature review is being conducted. 
• Review the published literature generated as a result of the search strategy and select the most relevant and scientifically sound studies from which to include information in the synthesized literature review. 
• Extract the relevant epidemiologic data and other scientific information (e.g., specifics of the study designs and methodology) from the selected publications and populate epidemiology literature review templates 
• Determine if additional search criteria should be applied to identify literature should be included in the review and apply such criteria 
• Calculate common epidemiologic parameters (person-time, exposure, incidence, prevalence, etc.) with strategic guidance from the Epidemiology Strategists and Scientists
•  As directed by the Strategists and Scientists, create code lists for use with selected data sources (e.g., billing codes) and for use in specific analyses
• As directed by the Strategists and Scientists, create tables, figures and graphs summarizing pertinent data and, in a format, potentially usable for additional analyses (e.g., meta-analysis) 
• Create displays of data for oral presentation (i.e., power point) and written documents, including regulatory submissions 
• Conducts QC of all literature reviews and other epidemiology content to ensure accuracy 
• Upload all working and final documents and maintains the complete meta-data for each review into the Epidemiology Literature Review and Category C Studies Archives (among other SharePoint pages) on the WWPS/ Epidemiology SP site for future reference and re-use.  
• Execute any other scientific, regulatory, compliance, tactical and/or operational tasks necessary for the successful creation and delivery of epidemiology studies and related content. 
• Comply with internal and external processes and guidelines while managing the literature review process and, on an ongoing basis, resolve issues, errors, or inconsistencies with pertinent team members to ensure timely completion and high quality of assigned literature review.  
• Prepare documents and materials for scientific review (OPRC). As directed by the Strategists and Scientists prepare documents such as compare files for revisions, quality review or other related OPRC need.  
• Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Strong understanding of observational research methodology and statistics, including secondary data analysis and use of claims databases 

• Ability to interpret and synthesize complex clinical and statistical reports/ results

• Ability to organize and analyze data and outcomes 

• Familiarity with epidemiology research strategies and methodology 

• Expertise with Microsoft Office suite of applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize and adhere to strict timelines 

• Strong communication skills  

• Ability to understand and analyze and interpret data from a broad range of scientific disciplines 

• Basic understanding of pharmaceutical drug development 

• Able to function in a highly regulated environment, e.g., understand and follow SOPs, maintain confidentiality 

• Education/ Experience/ Licenses/ Certifications:
• MS level degree or higher in a life or health science with training specific to public health, health services research, epidemiology, clinical research, biostatistics or similar. 
• Minimum of 3 years of documented pharmaceutical or academic experience in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, health economics and outcomes research, health services research, other observational research, secondary data analysis, biostatistics or public health 
• Travel: None

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