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SalaryJob Summary:
Pharmacoepidemiology is the study of the utilization and effects of drugs, devices, and diagnostics in large populations. This Lead Pharmacoepidemiologist role is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team focused on generating Real World Evidence (RWE) through observational data to expand clinical research diversity, inclusivity, and equality. We partner with industry leaders such as biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and digital therapeutic companies in generating evidence to support strategic clinical and regulatory decision making as well as strengthen value propositions for market access expansion. This role leads conduct of RWE studies by developing strategy for projects and collaborating with members of the Walgreens Real World Evidence Clinical Trials Organization across multiple therapeutic areas and partners. Good candidates will be able to demonstrate clear ownership, leadership, and accountability for project area responsibility, as well as collaborate with external partners. Additionally, Lead Pharmacoepidemiologist will assist in mentoring junior staff in career growth and development. This role reports into the Senior Director, Pharmacoepidemiology, RWE Clinical Trials.
Job Responsibilities:
Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader with a 170 year heritage of caring for communities. WBA’s purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation’s medically underserved populations. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver high quality products and services in communities nationwide.
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Pharmacoepidemiology is the study of the utilization and effects of drugs, devices, and diagnostics in large populations. This Lead Pharmacoepidemiologist role is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team focused on generating Real World Evidence (RWE) through observational data to expand clinical research diversity, inclusivity, and equality. We partner with industry leaders such as biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and digital therapeutic companies in generating evidence to support strategic clinical and regulatory decision making as well as strengthen value propositions for market access expansion. This role leads conduct of RWE studies by developing strategy for projects and collaborating with members of the Walgreens Real World Evidence Clinical Trials Organization across multiple therapeutic areas and partners. Good candidates will be able to demonstrate clear ownership, leadership, and accountability for project area responsibility, as well as collaborate with external partners. Additionally, Lead Pharmacoepidemiologist will assist in mentoring junior staff in career growth and development. This role reports into the Senior Director, Pharmacoepidemiology, RWE Clinical Trials.
Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with external partners to understand study objectives and project needs.
- Project management for retrospective and prospective observational RWE studies
- Provide statistical and methodological expertise relating to the design and conduct of studies
- Oversee primary observational data collection and analyses, as well as contribute to interpretation and reporting of results for assigned studies
- Support thought leadership and contribute to advancement of methodologies relevant for the conduct of RWE studies as they relate to scientific, high visibility industry topics.
- Understand top trends driving the expanded use of RWE
- Collaborate closely with customers to support the development and production of abstracts, posters, and manuscripts
- Develop strong cross functional relationships with other RWE and Clinical Trial teams
Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader with a 170 year heritage of caring for communities. WBA’s purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation’s medically underserved populations. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver high quality products and services in communities nationwide.
Basic Qualifications
- Ph.D. in epidemiology, biostatistics, bioinformatics or other relevant allied health discipline or equivalent experience.
- At least 4 years of relevant post doctoral experience in consulting, CRO, pharmaceutical or healthcare industry with demonstrated experience in study strategic design and of solid career progression
- Ability to conduct systematic and targeted literature reviews as well as provide input on study design and analytical strategy
- Experience with ePRO, EMR/Health IT, disease registries, insurance claims databases, or similar observational data resources
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous with strong history of multi tasking efficiently on multiple projects
- Working knowledge in the use of R, Python, SAS, or SPSS.
- At least 2 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.
- At least 2 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross functional team leadership.
- Willing to travel up to/at least 5% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 6 years of relevant post doctoral experience in consulting, CRO, pharmaceutical or healthcare industry with evidence of career progression required
- Familiarity with medical terminologies and controlled vocabularies used in healthcare data and ontologies (ICD9/10/Read Code)
- Experience with Good Pharmacoepidemiology Practice (GPP) and/or regulatory compliance guidelines for RWE studies
- Familiarity working on alternative data sources and alternative methods of clinical data collection, especially those enabled by technology platforms and/or solutions.
