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Principal of Pharmacoepidemiology - Remote

Fairfield, CT

Posted: 02/12/2026 Industry: Biotech/Pharmaceutical Job Number: 6092

Job Description

Contact: Neisha Camacho/Terra Parsons - teamnt@penfieldsearch.com
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The Principal of Pharmacoepidemiology will provide leadership for epidemiologic studies and analyses using various data sources, administrative claims data/EMR. They are responsible for providing epidemiological project leadership, establishing rigorous assessments of appropriate data sources to evaluate disease epidemiology, natural history and safety outcomes of company products. They will oversee the planning and execution of epidemiological projects conducted by the Pharmacoepidemiology team. The candidate will also ensure the timeliness and delivery of scientifically valid research.

Essential Functions

  • Support the design, review, and execution of epidemiological research projects using administrative claims data/ EMR or other appropriate data sources, including development of protocols, contributing to statistical analysis plans (SAPs), reviewing and interpreting study results, and abstract and manuscript development.
  • Stay current with research on epidemiological methodology and its applications as pertinent to project needs.
  • Oversee and manage study team communication, project milestones, dissemination of results to key members, including internal and external collaborators.
  • Work collaboratively with members of study teams to meet study and recurring report timelines.

Minimum Requirements

  • PhD degree in epidemiology (or similar area) with 2+ years' research experience or MS in epidemiology (or similar area) with 4+ years research experience
  • At least 2 years with analytic experience of healthcare claims databases/EMR
  • Deep understanding of observational study design and analysis and ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams required to support program, project and contract management and financial reporting
  • Experience designing and analyzing epidemiological studies, from protocol development through public dissemination (e.g. abstracts and manuscripts)
  • Previous experience with safety studies (PASS)

Meet Your Recruiter

Terra Parsons
Director, Biometrics Recruitment

Terra is a Senior Recruiter with 19 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. She is driven by a passion for comprehensively understanding the needs of both clients and candidates, and adeptly matching them with opportunities that align with their needs and interests. Her specialization lies in biometrics recruitment, with a focus on sourcing top talent in roles such as statisticians, SAS/statistical programmers, and data managers. Her track record speaks volume about her ability to deliver high-quality candidates and exceed client expectations. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and fitness. 

 
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