Research Scientist Evidera- Epidemiologist (fully remote)

About the positionThe Research Scientist position at Thermo Fisher Scientific involves serving as an independent principal investigator and consultant for projects within the Real-World Evidence team. This role is responsible for overseeing project delivery, ensuring scientific integrity, and leading interactions with clients in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. The position requires a strong background in epidemiology and quantitative methods, with a focus on designing and implementing non-interventional studies.Responsibilities • Oversee all aspects of project delivery, including delegating project management tasks to junior staff. • Design and implement de novo data collection studies, including retrospective, prospective, and cross-sectional studies. • Lead interactions with clients in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. • Review and finalize project deliverables, ensuring validity and reliability of study findings. • Manage project budgets, timelines, and scope expansions, identifying the need for amendments.• Contribute to abstracts and manuscripts as co-author or first author when possible. • Serve as a consultant to other principal investigators or staff on various projects. • Guide and mentor staff across Evidera locations. • Participate in business development and identify new project opportunities. Requirements • PhD in epidemiology or a closely related field, or MSc with 7-10 years of relevant experience. • Knowledge of the drug development process and familiarity with international regulatory requirements.• Broad experience in quantitative methods in Real World Evidence (RWE) with a focus on non-interventional studies and data analysis. • Strong understanding of relevant methodology and statistics. • Deep understanding of healthcare research principles and practical research implementation. • Working knowledge of MS Office; ability to read and understand SAS/STATA output; familiarity with data analysis software (e.g., SAS, Stata, R) is a plus. Nice-to-haves • Experience with the design of peri- or post-approval late phase interventional studies.Benefits • Health insurance coverage • 401k retirement savings plan • Paid holidays • Flexible scheduling • Professional development opportunities Apply tot his job