Director, Epidemiology, RWE

Syneos Health

Director of Epidemiology at Syneos Health responsible for managing epidemiological projects and RWE strategy development. Leading cross-functional collaborations and contributing to regulatory documentation and observational research tasks.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Hampshire, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $118,700 - $207,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of study protocols, analysis plans, and study reports to answer research questions of priority to RWE
Lead, design, and manage epidemiological, biomarker and/or data science projects
Lead, plan, design, and conduct analyses for internal and external decision making (e.g., responses to regulatory authorities, rapid analyses of safety queries)
Lead the identification of fit-for-purpose data for the timely execution of the RWE strategy
Constructed cohorts using RWD sources (e.g., claims, EHR) and evaluate key variables, including diagnosis and procedures codes, and plan validation studies as needed
Contribute to the communication of observational research results and methods, including development of pertinent sections of regulatory documents, reports, publications, white papers
Support the effective communication of study/analysis results to support internal and external decisions
Coauthor abstracts and manuscripts for external dissemination of methodologic study results
Contribute to the development of processes and training aimed at increasing the efficiency, quality, and impact of functional activities
Ability to design studies independently, (ie ability to translate research questions to create study design)
Provide subject matter expertise and conduct analyses for descriptive and comparative research using RWD (examples include claims, EHR, PRO/COA, registry data) for methodologic research questions

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Psychometrics, or related field with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant post-doctoral experience, preferably in pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, or consulting environment.
Master’s degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, or relevant scientific field, plus 7-9 years of experience in lieu of PhD may be acceptable.
Deep understanding of observational research methods and experience to support the design and conduct of observational research, including protocol, statistical analysis plan, and study report development
Extensive knowledge of secondary data sources and experience with secondary data analysis, including electronic medical record and/or medical claims databases
A record of scientific publications demonstrating expertise in observational study design, analysis, and interpretation is preferred
Demonstrated ability to function with an increasing level of autonomy and to develop productive cross-functional collaborations in a matrix environment
Ability to manage priorities and performance targets
Experience in leading drug development project for 2+ years for therapeutic area of assignment preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision
Company match 401k
Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance
Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time

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Hard Skills & Tools

epidemiologybiostatisticspsychometricsobservational research methodsstatistical analysis planstudy report developmentsecondary data analysisdata sciencecohort constructionregulatory document development

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationautonomyproject managementprioritizationanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingtraining developmentcross-functional collaboration

Certifications

PhD in EpidemiologyPhD in BiostatisticsPhD in PsychometricsMaster’s degree in EpidemiologyMaster’s degree in BiostatisticsMaster’s degree in Bioinformatics