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Merck · 11 hours ago

Senior Scientist, Epidemiology

Lansdale, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$117K/yr - $184K/yr

Merck is a leading pharmaceutical company seeking a Senior Scientist in Epidemiology. The role involves designing, executing, and analyzing epidemiologic research on products related to atherosclerosis and ASCVD, while providing consultation on epidemiologic methods and real-world evidence generation across the organization.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Has main responsibility for the design, execution, and analysis of epidemiologic research studies on assigned company products in atherosclerosis and ASCVD

Assisting Therapeutic Area (TA) lead epidemiologist in worldwide epidemiologic planning and study recommendations

Has supporting responsibility for cross-functional interaction with risk management sub-teams, value evidence sub-teams, clinical, and regulatory sub-teams, and other R&D areas on epidemiologic matters related to product safety, risk management, post-marketing safety studies, regulatory activities, and clinical development

May present epidemiologic research plans or results to internal review and governance committees; to external agencies such as FDA (including advisory committees), EMA, CDC, AHRQ, and WHO; and at scientific conferences

Maintains close working relationships with colleagues in Clinical Research, Regulatory, Safety, Statistics, Outcomes Research, Health Economics and Commercial. Assists them in areas where knowledge of epidemiology is relevant

Contributes to our company's prestige by maintaining recognition as an expert in his/her field; may publish independent scientific research in leading journals, participate in and present at scientific organizations and meetings, and serve as a peer reviewer for scientific journals

Qualification

EpidemiologyAtherosclerosisASCVDData AnalysisEpidemiological ResearchPharmacoepidemiologyPharmacovigilanceScientific PublishingCommunicationCross-Functional Teamwork

Required

PhD in Epidemiology or MD with additional research training in epidemiology with research experience (including doctoral research) in atherosclerosis and ASCVD

Proven experience leading epidemiologic projects in atherosclerosis and ASCVD using large databases: including national surveys, administrative claims, electronic health records (EHRs), and disease registries

Demonstrates a record of research publications in peer-reviewed journals

Exhibits creative problem-solving ability and excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Able to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment and collaborate with colleagues with a wide variety of backgrounds and expertise

Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology, Clinical Research, Collaborating, Communication, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Epidemiological Research, Epidemiological Studies, Epidemiologic Methods, Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology, Pharmacovigilance, Product Safety, Risk Management, Scientific Publishing, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning