Associate Director Epidemiology

Job Description

ASSOC DIRECTOR EPIDEMIOLOGY12 month contractIR35 status - Outside650 per day LtdLocation - WFH initially then Cambridge office 2-3 times per week when safe to do so.Cpl Life Sciences has partnered with a large global pharma to source an Associate Director of Epidemiology to work in the Global Medical Evidence Generation Team.You will be working with internal and external customers to ensure appropriate communication of results to stakeholders, including providing epidemiological/outcomes research support for responses to questions posed by regulatory authorities. They perform research on secondary data (e.g. electronic healthcare databases) either internally or through collaboration with external research and academic groups. Additionally, they design and conduct primary data collection studies (e.g., non-interventional and interventional) through external service providers. In this role you will be supporting safety and clinical objectives and also work closely with commercial partners to maximize the potential of the Clients products and ensure support for appropriate target claims and messages. Finally, they ensure that timeframes are negotiated appropriately for the completion of tasks, and that the tasks are carried out as agreed and results presented effectively.We are seeking contractors that can start within 4 weeks and if interested would ask that you forward your CV to Stephen Wincott at This is a high-level, strategic and scientific role that involves developing, coordinating, and executing cutting-edge, effective, and efficient global strategy in epidemiology and outcomes research for drug and enablement projects at a global level. The incumbent has deep knowledge and extensive experience and provides essential specialist guidance and direction to project teams, senior leaders, and other colleagues to ensure optimal management of high-impact project opportunities and risks. The role holder leads development of consensus among diverse scientific, technical, and business experts (often at the global level) so as to ensure scientific quality and timely, cost-effective project delivery while adhering to ethical requirements and responding to business needs. Essential RequirementsPh.D. or equivalent in epidemiology or related health science field and a minimum of 3 years of experience in the health care environment. Alternatively, an MSc or MPH with more than 10 years of experience in the health care environmentPh.D. or equivalent in epidemiology or related health science field and a minimum of 3 years of experience in the health care environment. Alternatively, an MSc or MPH with more than 10 years of experience in the health care environment.Exposure on UK and International projectsExperience within the Oncology fieldExperience managing complex medical evidence plansDesirable RequirementsAble to provide critical appraisal to study designs and published studiesExcellent knowledge in epidemiological methodology and ability to apply it within the pharmaceutical industry at an international levelAbility to apply advanced epidemiological theory and techniques throughout the product life cycleGood therapeutic and disease area knowledge and knowledge of drug development and life cycle managementExperience managing complex medical evidence programmes, including interventional studies such as pragmatic trialsAbility to work effectively with External Experts, Collaborative Groups and Contract Research OrganisationsAbility to present advanced epidemiological topics at Professional and Scientific meetingsStrategic direction