Epidemiologist - Real World Evidence

**When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.**   At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do. Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference. **Epidemiologist (PhD) – Real-World Evidence & Epidemiology** **Location:** Canada (Remote) **Make an Impact Through Science**   Parexel is seeking a **PhD-level Epidemiologist** to join our Real-World Evidence (RWE) team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent PhD graduate who is passionate about applying epidemiologic and quantitative methods to healthcare research. We are particularly interested in candidates with **biostatistics expertise** and experience working with complex healthcare data. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in **Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, Data Analytics, Health Outcomes Research, or a closely related field**, and a strong interest in real-world evidence generation for the biopharmaceutical industry. **Industry experience is not required.** We welcome candidates from academic, research, healthcare, or public health settings. **What You'll Do** **Epidemiology & Real-World Evidence Research** * Support the design, conduct, and reporting of epidemiologic and real-world evidence studies. * Develop scientific content for study protocols, reports, manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations. * Conduct literature reviews and evidence assessments to inform study design and interpretation. * Contribute to the selection of appropriate study designs, data sources, and analytical approaches. * Review epidemiology-related deliverables to ensure scientific rigor and quality. * Collaborate with biostatisticians, medical writers, data scientists, and other cross-functional team members on research projects. **Scientific Collaboration** * Communicate epidemiologic concepts and study findings to internal and external stakeholders. * Contribute to scientific discussions related to study methodology, real-world data, and evidence generation. * Support the development of innovative approaches to epidemiologic and observational research. **Business Development Support** * Assist with background research and epidemiology sections of proposals and client opportunities. * Support development of responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs). **Thought Leadership** * Contribute to publications, conference presentations, and posters. * Help advance Parexel's scientific reputation in epidemiology, real-world evidence, and data-driven research. **What We're Looking For** **Required Qualifications** * **PhD required** in: * Epidemiology * Biostatistics * Public Health * Data Analytics * Real-World Evidence/Outcomes Research * Health Services Research * Or a closely related quantitative discipline * Strong understanding of epidemiologic principles, observational research, and study design. * Experience conducting independent research and communicating scientific findings. * Fluent in English. * Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.   **Preferred Qualifications** * Strong preference for candidates with **biostatistics training or experience**. * Experience analyzing healthcare, public health, clinical, observational, registry, claims, or electronic health record data. * Knowledge of real-world evidence methodologies and non-interventional study designs. * Experience using statistical programming tools such as: * R * SAS * Python * Other analytical software * Experience with prospective or retrospective cohort studies, case-control studies, or other epidemiologic research methods.   **Ideal Candidate Profile**   You may be a: * Recent or upcoming PhD graduate in Epidemiology or Biostatistics; 0-3 years of experience. * PhD Epidemiologist with strong quantitative and analytical skills. * PhD Biostatistician interested in applying statistical methods to real-world health research. * Public health researcher with advanced training in data analytics and population health research. **Why Join Parexel?** * Fully remote opportunity based in Canada. * Work alongside leading experts in epidemiology, biostatistics, and real-world evidence. * Apply advanced research methods to address important healthcare questions. * Contribute to publications, scientific presentations, and high-impact research programs. * Gain exposure to diverse therapeutic areas and global healthcare data sources. **If you are a PhD-trained researcher with a passion for epidemiology, biostatistics, and real-world evidence, we encourage you to apply.** #LI-SM1