JOB TITLE:  EPIDEMIOLOGIST for premier global Biotech, Cambridge or North-
West London 

LOCATION / AREA:  UK South / UK South-East / Cambridgeshire / Middlesex / 
North-West London / Greater London

SUMMARY OF ROLE:  World leader in biotechnology requires two talented and 
experienced Epidemiologists to work in their European Epidemiology team, 
to support the general medicine and cancer therapeutic areas. For the post 
in general medicine knowledge / interest in the epidemiology of chronic 
kidney disease and/or osteoporosis would be an asset.  Responsibilities 
and level of appointment will depend on experience and qualifications.

CLIENT INFORMATION:  Our client, the world's leading independent 
biotechnology company, with turnover in excess of $8 billion, discovers 
and develops important therapeutics, which bring meaningful improvement to 
the lives of people all over the world. Science-based and patient-driven, 
we aspire to be the best human therapeutics company, building our success 
on innovation, teamwork, risk-taking and the pursuit of excellence.  Key 
to all this is a culture based on a deep respect for individual talent, 
high expectations, a full appreciation of the limitless potential of 
highly motivated teams - and a value system which ensures that every 
person has every opportunity to make a significant difference. 

JOB ROLE:   The Company's Global Epidemiology function provides state of 
the art epidemiological expertise and advances the design, conduct, 
analysis, interpretation and publication impact of scientific 
investigations that support their research, development and commercial 
strategy worldwide.

Key accountabilities of the roles:
·	Providing strategic and scientific epidemiology support in 
designated therapeutic area across the full spectrum of drug development 
(early pipeline through to marketed products). 
·	Providing epidemiological support to functions and teams based in 
Europe.
·	Working closely with US based Epidemiology counterparts in 
designated therapeutic area to contribute to Global TA Epidemiological 
strategies and activities. 
·	In particular promoting and facilitating the conduct of studies in 
European databases and other population data sources.


QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
·	Minimum of PhD or Master's degree/MD plus substantial experience. 
·	Biopharmaceutical industry experience would be an asset but is not 
essential
·	For the post in general medicine knowledge/ interest in the 
epidemiology of chronic kidney disease and/or osteoporosis would be an 
asset.


BENEFITS OF THE ROLE:  These roles offer outstanding opportunities to make 
a major contribution in the world of drug development.  Our client is a 
premium Biotech company committed to developing the skills of their 
employees and giving them opportunities to build their careers both to 
their own personal benefit and that of the company.  You will find 
yourself in a working environment that fosters respect, individual 
responsibility and places great value on diversity.  The company is widely 
recognised as a top employer and is offering an excellent salary together 
with a comprehensive benefits package which present significant financial, 
personal and professional growth opportunities. 

If you think you fit the bill, email your CV to: david@fforde-
management.com, speak to David Heath on +44 (0)1273 222961 or write to us 
at Curtis House, 34 Third Avenue, Hove BN3 2PD Fax: +44 (0)1273 325350.  
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