Epidemiologist, Real-World Evidence, PhD (Remote US)

ICA.ai•Arlington, VA

10d•Remote

About The Position

ICA’s Health Technology Assessment (HTA) team supports federal clients in their mission to protect and promote public health by conducting Systematic Reviews (SRs) in a wide variety of clinical content areas. Joining the HTA team is an opportunity to help inform decisions related to pharmacological and medical devices and thus improve the lives and well-being of millions of people. We are seeking a highly skilled epidemiologist with solid expertise in healthcare data and real-world evidence (RWE) generation, including hands-on experience working with different types and sources of RWD (especially electronic health record (EHR) and administrative claims data). The RWE Epidemiologist’s primary responsibility will be to lead collaborations with clients and stakeholders in the use and evaluation of real-world data sources used to support evidence assessment for medical devices. Successful candidates will have a strong background in RWD analytics and the use of RWE in regulatory decision-making and must hold a PhD in Epidemiology or Health Informatics. Prior experience working in a fast-paced consulting environment is preferred. The RWE Epidemiologist will be responsible for conducting assessments of diverse RWD sources and advancing RWE initiatives for high-priority medical device safety and surveillance topics. In this role, the RWE Epidemiologist will rely on deep understanding of RWD architecture, curation, and analysis methodologies across different types of health data to support scientifically robust and actionable research that aligns with regulatory expectations. This position requires strong collaborative skills to work closely with government clients and RWD stakeholders, with the ability to independently deliver detailed assessments of key research, pre-market, and regulatory materials relevant to RWE generation for medical devices.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience conducting data curation activities and analysis of RWD data, including EHR and administrative claims data, with direct experience executing protocols
Doctorate Degree in Epidemiology (required)
Mastery of key considerations, principles, and best practices for RWE generation
Deep understanding of regulatory guidance and decision-making related to use of RWE –
Ability to identify potential biases affecting RWD quality and reliability
Prior experience conducting RWD studies as project/methodological lead
Strong analytical, critical thinking and communication skills including technical writing and editing
Excellent writing skills/ability to summarize complex information in narrative form
Ability to work well alone or in small groups, as dictated by the project’s needs
Ability to meet client deadlines for deliverables
Ability to shift priorities while contributing to or leading multiple projects
Prior experience in working with external stakeholders
Demonstrated qualitative and analytical skills with a strong understanding of data management, statistical, and research methodologies -Knowledge or expertise with pharmaceutical and health care device safety topics preferred
Must live in and be authorized to work in the United States
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working and/or collaborating with researchers from federal government agencies whose mission relates to public health (e.g., NIH, CDC, FDA, HRSA, or other HHS agencies).

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments of varying scope on the relevance, reliability, quality, and feasibility of RWD sources to support RWE generation for regulatory decision-making
Identify and evaluate data curation, architecture, and bias considerations for RWE conducted across multiple healthcare data types
Ensure understanding of client needs for a variety of client requests
Conduct reviews of peer-reviewed research and regulatory materials to evaluate feasibility for future RWD studies
Collaborate with epidemiologists, data scientists, and non-technical stakeholders on RWE initiatives

Benefits

Health Insurance -100% employer-paid premiums – ICA covers the full cost of one of three offered medical plans
Dental Insurance
Vision insurance
Health Spending Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life and Disability insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays)
Education and Professional Development Assistance
Remote work from anywhere within the continental United States