Associate Director, Epidemiology (UK-based) in London

Genesis Research Group is an international healthcare consultancy providing value evidence strategy, generation, synthesis, and communication services to life sciences companies. Delivering these services empowered by technology innovations has enabled us to become a trusted partner with our clients across the development and commercialization life cycle.

Combining both traditional and novel analytical approaches with diverse real-world data, including genomic, medical record, claims and patient-reported information, has allowed us to inform life science company internal decision-making as well as submissions and presentations to regulators, health technology assessment authorities and payers, the medical community, and patient organizations.

The Genesis Epidemiology team consists of scientific experts who lead study design, methodology development and result interpretation across a broad range of RWE/HEOR studies, for the pharmaceutical industry. The professional in this position will demonstrate a passion for the generation of rigorous and relevant RWE, ensuring delivery of high-quality evidence in a timely manner to fully meet our clients' needs.

The Associate Director, Epidemiology, will independently drive study design, oversee data analysis and interpretation, and lead collaboration with clients and cross-functional teams. This individual will play a key role in advancing the organization's epidemiologic and real-world data capabilities and supporting high-impact evidence generation for regulatory, clinical, and commercial use. This position will report to the Executive Director, Epidemiology.

Accountabilities within this role:

• Lead and refine epidemiologic study designs, addressing complex methodological challenges.
• Oversee protocol development, analysis plans, and study reports ensuring clarity and quality.
• Interpret results independently and communicate findings effectively to clients and stakeholders.
• Apply deep therapeutic and coding expertise to align study design with data needs.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of real-world data sources to guide study feasibility and interpretation.
• Lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior epidemiologists.
• Drive innovation and contribute to scientific thought leadership.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Support business development through proposal leadership and client engagement.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Epidemiology.
• 7+ years of epidemiologic research experience, with substantial RWE focus in consulting, pharmaceutical or biotech settings.
• Proven leadership in study design, client interaction, and team management.
• Deep expertise in epidemiologic methodologies, therapeutic areas, and medical coding.
• Strong record of scientific communication, including authorship and presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for mentoring, collaboration, and client engagement.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to adapt to client project needs and handle competing priorities in a fast-paced workplace.

Compensation includes performance-related bonus, flexible PTO and numerous company holidays, including the last week of the year. Genesis Research Group is an equal opportunity employer.