Principal Pharmacoepidemiologist - Remote Job at Walgreens, Deerfield, IL

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  • Walgreens
  • Deerfield, IL

Job Description

Job Summary:
Pharmacoepidemiology is the study of the utilization and effects of drugs in large populations. This Principal 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 to become more diverse, inclusive, and equitable for all patients. We partner with industry leaders such as biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, government 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. The Principal Pharmacoepidemiologist serves as project director and/or scientific advisor for Epidemiology projects, taking responsibility for the scientific integrity of the research. The Principal Pharmacoepidemiologist also supports the overall RWE-Pharmacoepidemiology business strategy through conduct of RWE studies, by developing strategy for projects of mid-level complexity working alongside members of the Walgreens Clinical Trial Solutions Commercial and delivery teams, across multiple therapeutic areas and partners. Good candidates will be able to demonstrate clear ownership, leadership, and accountability for bringing in and delivering new projects, working directly with external sponsors. Additionally, the Principal Pharmacoepidemiologist will assist in mentoring junior staff in career growth and development. recognize the importance of, and create a culture of, process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes, adding value to our business and meeting client needs. This role reports into the Senior Pharmacoepidemiology is the study of the utilization and effects of drugs in large populations. This Principal 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 to become more diverse, inclusive, and equitable for all patients. We partner with industry leaders such as biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, government 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. The Principal Pharmacoepidemiologist serves as project director and/or scientific advisor for Epidemiology projects, taking responsibility for the scientific integrity of the research. The Principal Pharmacoepidemiologist also supports the overall RWE-Pharmacoepidemiology business strategy through conduct of RWE studies, by developing strategy for projects of mid-level complexity working alongside members of the Walgreens Clinical Trial Solutions Commercial and delivery teams, across multiple therapeutic areas and partners. Good candidates will be able to demonstrate clear ownership, leadership, and accountability for bringing in and delivering new projects, working directly with external sponsors. Additionally, the Principal Pharmacoepidemiologist will assist in mentoring junior staff in career growth and development. recognize the importance of, and create a culture of, process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes, adding value to our business and meeting client needs. This role reports into the Senior Director, Pharmacoepidemiology, RWE Clinical Trials.

Job Responsibility:
  • Works closely with external sponsor 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
  • Work 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.
  • Proactively and independently expands knowledge base on Epidemiologic research methods, and those related to observational study data collection, and follows applicable research trends and best practices.
  • Efficiently manages own workload with respect to project scope, timelines, and quality.
  • Continually cultivates, develops, and maintains positive business relationships with other functional teams and departments within Walgreens RWE Clinical Trials
  • Responsible for the development and the driving of continuous improvement initiatives within the Practice
  • Proactively communicates Epidemiology objectives and results with clients, leadership team and all functional partners.
  • Performs other duties and tasks as are allocated at the reasonable discretion of Walgreens RWE Clinical Trials
“About Walgreens and WBA
Walgreens () 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.”
The actual salary an employee can expect to receive, plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable, will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
"An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans".

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Basic Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in epidemiology, biostatistics, bioinformatics or other relevant allied health discipline or equivalent experience.
  • At least 8 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
  • Demonstrated experience in consulting
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail oriented with strong track record of multi tasking efficiently on multiple projects
  • Provides mentoring and/or supervision and is involved with managing staff development.
  • Provides overall leadership within the Walgreens RWE Clinical Trials through hands-on guidance and support.
  • Contributes to hiring strategy and recruiting
  • At least 2 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.
  • At least 3 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross-functional team leadership.
  • Willing to travel up to/at least 20% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Extensive knowledge of practical research implementation (e.g. IRB process, data collection and management, database structure for analysis, knowledge of developing, critiquing and executing analysis plans)
  • Comprehensive understanding of health outcomes research principles and familiarity with key aspects of the literature (historical and current)
  • Demonstrated publications in health outcomes, health economics, or pharmacoepidemiology
  • Familiarity with medical terminologies and controlled vocabularies used in healthcare data and ontologies
  • 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.
  • Experience with ePRO, EMR/Health IT, disease registries, insurance claims databases, or similar observational data resources
  • Strong working knowledge in the use of R, Python, SAS, or SPSS
  • An employee in this position can expect a salary rate between $102,000-277,600 plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable. The actual salary will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. This job posting will remain open for a minimum of two weeks from the job posting date. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits . If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.

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