Director - RWE/Epidemiology
Remote based (UK)
A rare opportunity to join a mid-sized, highly scientific, international healthcare consultancy providing a range of innovative services to Life Sciences companies. You will have solid foundations and a flowing book of business to build from. I am looking for an experienced epidemiologist comfortable with leading studies end to end, mentoring and managing a small team of juniors and playing a supporting role in BD/client management.
Combining both traditional and novel analytical approaches with diverse real-world data, including genomic, medical record, claims and patient-reported information, has allowed my client to inform Life Sciences/Pharma company internal decision making as well as submissions and presentations to regulators; health technology assessment authorities and payers; the medical community; and, patient organizations.
The Epidemiology team and this position:
The Epidemiology team consists of scientific experts who lead study design, methodology development and result interpretation across a broad range of RWE/HEOR studies, for the pharmaceutical industry. The professional in this position will demonstrate a passion for the generation of rigorous and relevant RWE, ensuring delivery of high-quality evidence and outputs.
The Director, Epidemiology, will independently drive study design, oversee data analysis and interpretation, and lead collaboration with clients and cross-functional teams. This individual will play a key role in advancing the organization’s epidemiologic and real-world data capabilities and supporting high-impact evidence generation for regulatory, clinical, and commercial use.
Accountabilities within this role:
* Lead and refine epidemiological study designs, addressing complex methodological challenges.
* Oversee protocol development, analysis plans, and study reports ensuring clarity and quality.
* Interpret results independently and communicate findings effectively to clients and stakeholders.
* Apply deep therapeutic and coding expertise to align study design with data needs.
* Utilise advanced knowledge of real-world data sources to guide study feasibility and interpretation.
* Lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior epidemiologists.
* Drive innovation and contribute to scientific thought leadership.
* Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables.
* Support business development through proposal leadership and client engagement.
Ideal profile:
* MSc or PhD in Epidemiology
* 6+ years of Epidemiological research experience, with substantial RWE focus in consulting, pharmaceutical or biotech settings (previous private sector/consulting experience desirable, but strong senior academic candidates considered)
* Experience working with US and UK data sets is desirable (secondary data, claims, EHRs, etc.)
* Proven leadership in study design, client interaction, and team management.
* Deep expertise in epidemiological methodologies, therapeutic areas, and medical coding.
* Strong record of scientific communication, including authorship and presentations.
* Excellent interpersonal skills for mentoring, collaboration, and client engagement.
* Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
* Flexibility to adapt to client project needs and handle competing priorities in a fast-paced workplace
Competitive base salary, annual performance bonus and strong benefits package on offer.
Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to join a close-knit, people focused company going through an exciting growth phase, becoming one of the leading specialist consulting teams in the RWE/HEOR space.
Apply or reach out now for more information - greg.harris@evisci.com