Research Scientist

Research Scientist

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The Research Scientist functions independently and in collaboration with principal investigators and other faculty members to develop complex research study designs and conduct analyses in pharmacoepidemiology, epidemiology/biostatistics, and analytic methods. Prepares scientific reports, manuscripts, presentations, and grant sections in conjunction with Senior faculty. Works in close-knit, internationally known research unit of 20 Harvard faculty and 40 support staff.

The Research Scientist mentors Junior Research Specialists and Research Specialists and Senior Research Specialists.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as an integral part of the research team. In collaboration with principal investigators and other faculty members, plans, designs, and executes analyses of therapeutic outcomes and adverse effects of drugs and other medical interventions, as well as simulation studies evaluating epidemiologic methods and validation studies in claims data; applying skills in biostatistics, epidemiologic methods, and health services research. The Research Scientist may also oversee large prospective quality improvement trials being conducted to improve long-term medication adherence and health outcomes. Performs advanced data analyses, working closely with the Principal Investigator, senior staff as well as independently. Interprets research data and prepares complex reports. In close coordination with faculty, contributes to scientific literature through oral and poster presentations and published manuscripts. Serves as an expert in specific field and serves as a mentor to Junior Research Specialists and Research Specialists and Senior Research Specialists. All other duties as assigned, which may include providing mentoring and support to research staff related to the correct use of the Aetion platform.

Specific duties include:

1. Design research studies and conducts analyses
2. Lead/collaborate on interpretation of results
3. Contribute to scientific literature through manuscripts and oral presentations
4. inlead/collaborate on study design and protocol development
5. inlead/collaborate on Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission process for new research protocols
6. Participate in design and writing of grant proposals and grant material
7. Compose and present sections of research reports and manuscripts
8. Perform advanced data analysis, working closely with the Principal Investigator and other researchers
9. Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters, M.D., Ph.D., PharmD. degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or related field Minimum of 8-10 years of experience. Demonstration of high quality work and increased responsibility over career
• Excellent knowledge of epidemiologic methods; focus on Pharmacoepidemiology
• Experienced in research using large claims databases
• Experienced in collaborative projects with clinical medicine
• Knowledge and skills in the critical appraisal of research evidence

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

The successful candidate will have very good methodologic and analytic skills in epidemiology to implement these research projects, with demonstrated knowledge of pharmacoepidemiology. The study of large longitudinal claims data and the analysis of correlated discrete data structures requires experience and substantial skills in this research. The candidate must have the abilities to independently design and analyze complex epidemiologic claims data analyses, to perform major database manipulation and statistical analyses in SAS or other statistical package, and to draft study reports for funding agencies. Strong time management/organizational skills as well as written and verbal presentational skills are necessary. An understanding of clinical medicine and familiarity with pharmaceuticals is required. The candidate must have demonstrated mentoring skills.

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