Pharmacoepidemiologist (m/f/d)
Project: For our customer a big pharmaceutical company in Basel, we are looking for a Pharmacoepidemiologist (m/f/d).
Overview
Background: A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche. As a Pharmacoepidemiologist, you will be responsible for supporting the epidemiology activities performed in Roche’s Global Safety and Risk Management organization. You will be personally involved in design, conduct, analysis, interpretation and report of simple and complex epidemiological studies based on Real word data sources (CLAIMS or EHR), registry and/or literature sources and will have scientific oversight and management of non-interventional studies if outsourced and initiated by Safety and Risk Management.
Ideal Candidate
This role focuses on Real World Data (RWD) studies and requires a candidate proficient in epidemiological methods and data programming (specifically R/Python/SQL) to generate crucial safety evidence. Key responsibilities include the independent analysis of secondary data (claims, EHR, registries), developing robust research protocols and statistical analysis plans utilizing appropriate methodologies like regression or propensity score matching. The perfect candidate will also collaborate with clinical safety scientists to apply rigorous quantitative approaches, design and document R programs, and translate complex findings into informative data visualizations and reports.
Tasks & Responsibilities
* The independent analyzes of secondary data, including insurance claims, electronic medical record, patient survey, and disease registry.
* Supporting the development of research protocols and statistical analysis plans. The recommendation and implementation of appropriate analytical methodology (eg, propensity score matching, regression analysis etc.) for real world data (RWD) studies.
* The design, development, testing, implementation, validation, documentation, and the maintenance of effective and efficient R programs for reporting observational database studies. In addition, the evaluation of new data sources and the study design for observational studies focusing on safety endpoints.
* You will also be required to represent your function in internal and/or external cross-functional, strategic planning and/or other programs to innovate our use of methodologies or technology.
* The oversight of scientific content of literature reviews, summaries of scientific literature, applying the findings and evidence-based best practices to the design of surveillance and epidemiological investigations, and the development of program recommendations. Thus, in collaboration with Safety Data Scientists, you will act as a strategic partner for clinical safety scientists to ensure rigorous quantitative approaches are available for molecule safety strategies.
Must Haves
* You hold a university degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Outcomes Research, Health Economics or a relevant scientific field and should also hold an MSc or PhD in Epidemiology with a specialization on data analysis. (Exceptionally qualified applicants with many years of relevant experience but without a Master’s degree are also encouraged to apply.)
* At least 2 years applied working experience with relational real world databases, designing and execution of non-interventional RWD studies.
* A good knowledge of epidemiological study designs and in selecting appropriate pharmacoepidemiologic strategies for molecule plans.
* The ability to analyze data including Clinical Trials, Biomarker and insurance Claims, disease registries, surveys and EHR databases.
* A familiarity with medical terminology and dictionaries (MedDRA, SNOMED, ICD 10, CPT, HCPCS).
* The ability to design, develop, test, document R/Python/SQL programs for observational database studies.
* Be able to transform data and analysis into informative data visualizations, reports and interactive dashboards using (R Shiny, RMarkdown, Python).
* The ability to develop research protocols, statistical analysis plans and recommend analytical methodologies (eg regression analysis).
Reference No: 924605SDA
Role: Pharmacoepidemiologist (m/f/d)
Industry: Pharma
Region: Basel
Workload: 100%
Start: ASAP (Latest Start date: 02/01/2026)
Duration: 9+Months
Deadline: 12/02/2025
If this position has sparked your interest, please send us your complete application dossier via the link in this advertisement. If this role is not the perfect fit for your profile and you would like to receive other opportunities directly, you may also submit your dossier via this advertisement or to jobs[at]itcag[dot]com. For more information about our company, our open positions, or our attractive payroll-only program, please contact us at: +41 41 760 77 01.
About us:
ITech Consult is an ISO 9001:2015 certified Swiss company with offices in Germany and Ireland. We specialize in placing IT candidates for contract assignments. Founded in 1997 by IT professionals, we understand the importance of providing professional support in project search and execution.
ITech Consult AG
+41417607701
#J-18808-Ljbffr