Research Scientist Evidera- Epidemiologist (fully remote)

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Wilmington, NC

388d • Remote

About The Position

The 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.

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.

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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees