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SUMMARY OF ROLE: World leading Business Information company requires a Senior Epidemiologist for their Central London office to produce descriptive epidemiological reports and products for major therapeutic areas key to the global Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology markets CLIENT INFORMATION: Our client, known as the home of business information, provides the answers to help companies grow and address their business challenges. Their objective is to be the premier global research and analysis company in each of their industry sectors. Specialising in industrial analysis, they have helped 5000 of the world's leading companies to solve their complex strategic issues and they provide their clients with unbiased expert analysis over seven business sectors including Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare. Recently they were selected as a Business Superbrand and have been highly rated by the independent and voluntary Business Superbrands Council. JOB ROLE: Under the supervision of the Director of Epidemiology major responsibilities will be: · To produce descriptive epidemiological reports and products for major therapeutic areas key to the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology markets in the USA, Europe and Japan. · Working with the Director of Epidemiology on the design of the syndicated portfolio for the major therapeutic areas. · Proactively to generate ideas for epidemiological products/deliverables and enhancements based on an understanding of clients needs and Datamonitor's capabilities. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Ø PhD in epidemiology or some other public health related discipline Ø Minimum 3 years experience in epidemiology, public health, or a related area in academia (industry experience is preferable) Ø An equivalent combination of experience and training demonstrating possession of the competencies and skills listed below may substitute for the above degree level and experience. Ø An excellent knowledge of descriptive epidemiology, health research concepts (including epidemiology) and systematic reviews. Ø A good knowledge of analytical epidemiology and techniques Ø The ability to research and synthesize data systematically, using resourcefulness in finding information from publicly available sources Ø Familiarity with government and publicly available databases (e.g. NHANES, National co-morbidity database, NHIS, cancer registries) is considered an advantage Ø Advanced level Excel skills and experience with other statistical packages (e.g. SaS, Stata, etc…) Ø Demonstrated fluency in English and strong skills in scientific writing Ø Excellent presentation, communication and client management Ø Strong organizational and analytical skills, ability to meet tight deadlines Ø Ability to learn quickly and produce quality results BENEFITS OF THE ROLE: A unique opportunity to join a premium business information 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. KEY WORDS: EPIDEMIOLOGIST / EPIDEMIOLOGY / PUBLIC HEALTH / HEALTH RESEARCH / ANALYTICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY / DATABASES / STATISTICS / STATISTICAL / SAS / STATA Fforde specialises in the supply of staff within the Pharmaceutical, CRO and Biotechnology sectors. <http://www.fforde-management.com> Email your CV to: [log in to unmask] Speak to: Chris Brown on 01273 722366 Or write to us at Curtis House, 34 Third Avenue, Hove BN3 2PD