Epidemiologist - GSK - GSK0JP00097387
12 month contract - Starting February 2023
£39.50 per hour via Umbrella
GSK House - Brentford (can be fully remote)
Key accountabilities of the role
· Support epidemiologic projects and processes, under the supervision of permanent Manager- or Director-level epidemiologist, in alignment with GSK’s Research and Development strategy worldwide.
· Execute and/or manage discrete projects related to disease understanding relevant to drug development and clinical trials: e.g. incidence, prevalence, risk factors, natural history course, geographic variation, co-morbidities, co-medications, outcome measures, phenotypes, biomarkers.
· Conduct Literature reviews. Draft sections of Epi Packages or other similar descriptive epidemiology documents for internal or external audiences.
· Manage studies using databases available within the Epi Dept.
· Summarize information from completed studies for inclusion in regulatory documents, internal study reports, or Powerpoint slides for presentations.
· Works on the development of new products, following requirements outlined in business strategies, taking into account scientific and timing objectives.
Key experience and background
· MPH or MSPH in Epidemiology required; PhD/Doctorate or MD with MPH in epidemiology preferred.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Ability to work well with others, and ability to plan and execute work independently with minimal supervision.
· Demonstrated problem-solving ability using innovative thought and good scientific judgment.
· Demonstrated ability to apply scientific principles and techniques to assigned projects