Research Scientist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Act as the independent principal investigator (PI) for a substantial portfolio of retrospective, cross-sectional, and/or prospective studies.

• Manage proposals and oversee all facets of project execution, completion, and quality assurance.

• Offer strategic consultation and suggest scientific methodologies to meet research requirements.

• Assign coordination responsibilities to mid-level and junior team members.

• Assist in achieving sales targets, fostering client relationships, developing proposals, and engaging with clients.

• Contribute to strategic discussions regarding sales, process enhancements, and product innovation.

• Assess training needs, create training materials, propose training leaders, and mentor junior staff.

• Collaborate on abstracts and articles for submission to scientific journals and presentations at scientific meetings.

• Evaluate complex issues and evidence, determine cause-effect relationships, and formulate solutions.

• Present findings to internal teams and clients effectively.

• Cultivate collaborative relationships to ensure successful project outcomes.

• Be prepared to travel to scientific meetings/conferences and work flexibly across various time zones as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Epidemiology or Public Health.

• At least 7 years of experience, including consultancy experience focused on pharmacoepidemiology.

• In-depth knowledge of epidemiology/pharmacoepidemiology, statistics, and practical research execution.

• Proven experience in conducting retrospective, cross-sectional, and/or prospective observational research utilizing secondary data sources and/or new data collection.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook at an intermediate level.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Capability to analyze intricate issues and evidence, identify causal relationships, and devise effective solutions.

• Ability to make informed decisions and implement solutions promptly.

• Competence in delivering presentations to both internal teams and clients.

• Skill in establishing collaborative working relationships with colleagues and clients.

• Willingness to mentor and assist junior team members.

• Flexibility to operate across different time zones.

• Readiness to travel to scientific meetings/conferences as necessary.

• Equivalent education, training, and/or directly related experience may be deemed sufficient to fulfill role requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual incentive plan bonus.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.

• A variety of employee benefits.

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.