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Job Title: Epidemiologist II
Job Number:
Organization: Optum Epidemiology
Posted: 10/11/2024
Type: Full-Time
Classification:
Industry: Public/Private For Profit
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Boston,  MA    USA
Compensation:
Position Description: The Epidemiologist has the primary responsibility for the scientific direction and day-to-day management of post-approval safety studies using administrative claims and/or electronic health records.

Specifically, the Epidemiologist will:

Prepare and implement proposals, protocols, and statistical analysis plans

Direct statistical analyses

Prepare contracted deliverables and reports on time and on budget

Ensure scientific integrity of studies

Present results of analyses to internal and external audiences

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Qualifications: Required Qualifications:

Advanced degree (e.g., PhD, ScD, PharmD, MD)

3+ years of related research experience

3+ years of study design, research methodology, and statistical analysis

3+ years of experience meeting timelines and ability to manage multiple competing priorities

Knowledge of study design, research methodology, and statistical analysis

Proven history of meeting timelines and ability to manage multiple competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in Epidemiology, or related field

3+ years of experience working with and analyzing large administrative healthcare databases, such as administrative claims data and/or electronic health records

3+ years of experience applying advanced pharmacoepidemiologic methods, such as propensity score-based approaches

2+ years with direct client contact

2+ years of experience with SAS or similar statistical software

Proven excellent written and oral communication skills

Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as leader of a team

Proven solid work ethic and demonstrated organizational and critical thinking skills

Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility with changes in responsibilities and duties

Organization Description: Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Closing Date: 1/11/2025
Desired Starting Date:
Contact Name: Rachel Ogilvie,  Senior Epidemiologist and Hiring Manager
Contact Location: 1325 Boylston Street, 11th Floor

Boston    02115
United States
Contact Location: 1325 Boylston Street, 11th Floor
 
  Boston    02115
  United States
Contact Phone:  
Contact Fax:
Contact Email: rachel.ogilvie@optum.com
Web Address: https://careers.unitedhealthgroup.com/job/21107845/epidemiologist-ii-remote-boston-ma/
How to Apply: Apply online at: https://careers.unitedhealthgroup.com/job/21107 845/epidemiologist-ii-remote-boston-ma/

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