Job description Posted 23 November 2022

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