Research Scientist, Evidera

Job Description At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies.

With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.

Team Overview Evidera is a business within Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC (PPD) a leading global contract research organization (CRO). We provide integrated scientific expertise and global operational capabilities to help clients generate the evidence needed to optimize the market access and commercial potential of products.

The Evidera Real-World Data & Scientific Solutions (RWD&SS) team supports pharmaceutical companies throughout the product lifecycle, from early pre-launch planning to launch and post-marketing management. Our focus is on helping our clients build economic and epidemiological evidence to demonstrate and support the value of their products through analysis of large health administrative databases (e.g., medical claims, electronic health records, registries).

Position Summary Independent principal investigator (PI) of projects responsible for overseeing all aspects of delivery of retrospective, cross-sectional, and/or prospective studies. Responsible for strategic consultation and for use of best methods to address research needs. Oversees and participates in a large project portfolio.

Innovates scientifically and produces output of high scientific quality. Assumes significant responsibilities for sales targets and client development. Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned) Independent PI of a large portfolio of projects, responsible for overseeing all aspects of proposals and project delivery.

Responsible for project completion and quality delivery. Delegates coordination tasks to mid-level and junior staff. Responsible for significant sales targets, with accompanying expectations around client/business development.

Contributes to strategic thinking around sales and product development. Makes meaningful contributions to process improvements and product development. Identifies training needs for junior staff, helps develop relevant training materials, recommends appropriate staff to lead trainings, and serves as a hands-on mentor.

Co-authors abstracts/articles for scientific publication in journals or presentation at scientific meetings. Education Level/Years of Experience Master's or PhD in Epidemiology or Public Health with a minimum of 7 years' experience, including experience as a consultant with a pharmacoepidemiology focus. Advanced understanding of epidemiology/pharmacoepidemiology, statistics, and practical research implementation.

Experience executing retrospective, cross-sectional, and/or prospective observational research using secondary data sources (e.g., medical claims, electronic health records, registries) and/or de novo data collection. Computer software skills required: Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role. Consulting Expectations Responsible for strategic consultation and recommending appropriate scientific methods to address research needs.

Innovates scientifically and produces output of high scientific quality. Contributes to proposal development and supports client engagement activities. Managerial Duties Supervisory responsibilities may be required but are not mandatory.

Personal Skills & Competencies Analyzes complex issues and evidence, identifies cause-effect relationships, and develops effective solutions. Makes sound decisions within scope of responsibility based on relevant information and implements solutions in a timely manner. Communicates scientific information effectively in written and verbal English, producing clear, accurate, and audience-appropriate deliverables.

Delivers presentations to internal teams and clients using a variety of communication methods (e.g., written, electronic, oral, interpersonal). Builds collaborative working relationships with colleagues and clients to support successful project delivery. Demonstrates willingness to mentor and support the development of junior team members.

The role may require travel to scientific meetings/conferences and flexibility to work across time zones. Perks We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects.

We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation! Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us.

As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation-and build rewarding careers.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them.

Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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