Director, Epidemiology

Why RTI

RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with technical and science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across social, statistical, data, and laboratory sciences, engineering, and other technical disciplines to solve the world’s most challenging problems.

We believe in the promise of science and technical solutions, and we push ourselves every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses in the US and around the world. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you.

About the Hiring Group

RTI Health Solutions (RTI-HS), a wholly owned subsidiary of RTI International, is an independent and internationally recognized research organization. With offices in the US, UK, Spain, France, and Sweden, we provide healthcare consulting and research expertise to optimize decision making for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device products across the development and marketing lifecycle. Clients rely on our expertise, quality standards, and integrity to guide their product development and regulatory and market access strategies. Our various practice areas include Value, Access, and HEOR; Patient-Centered and Outcomes Research; Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Medical Communications; Global Business Operations; and Strategic Consulting and Growth.

The Epidemiology / Regulatory Real-World Evidence (RWE) team, within RTI-HS is currently based in the US (NC, MA, other), and Spain (Barcelona). We are active members of the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE) and the European Network of Centres for Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilance (ENCePP) and the Information about our studies can be found in RTI Health Solutions (RTI-HS) | HMA-EMA Catalogues of real-world data sources and studies.

Remote work options within the US are available with a strong preference towards NC, MA, and NJ.

At RTI-HS, you will be provided with the opportunity to conduct meaningful work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment and flexible work schedule.

What You'll Do

We are currently looking for an individual with the right combination of skills and experience to positively impact our research which focuses on the strategy, design, and implementation of pharmacoepidemiologic and other regulatory-grade RWE research. 

In this role you will provide leadership in the design and implementation of these research activities.  You will also lead development of proposals and oversee projects and serve as mentor to other colleagues. You will be responsible for development of study protocols, contribute to statistical analysis plans, review and interpret results and write study reports and manuscripts. You will also contribute to interactions with clients and research partners.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Demonstrated effective communication skills (written, verbal, presentation) in a cross-functional, collaborative environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with research and operations staff, research partners, and clients across multiple locations and under tight timelines
• Ability to lead projects including document writing, budget planning and proposal and project communications, and to assist other project leads in these activities when needed.

What You'll Need

• PhD in Epidemiology or equivalent. Life sciences background, causal inference methods, computational/AI epidemiology highly valued
• 10 years of experience in the field of pharmacoepidemiology/RWE with publications in peer reviewed journals and participation in professional societies, working groups and networks.
• Demonstrated understanding of good pharmacoepidemiology/RWE practice and international research networks in pharmacoepidemiology
• Ability to perform duties that require close attention to detail.
• Active participation in ISPE or equivalent professional societies, working groups, and networks.
• Experience working within or with pharmaceutical companies or within an established pharmacoepidemiology research organization is highly valued.
• Working language is English, additional languages valued.

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EEO & Pay Equity Statements

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RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.