Real-World Data (RWD) Director of Epidemiology Operations

Healthcare needs good data. At PicnicHealth, we are building deep observational and real-world outcome datasets that fuel cutting-edge research while giving patients control of their own medical record data. These complete, clinically-rich datasets produce unique insights — across dozens of diseases — to ultimately get the right treatments into patients’ hands faster. We do this by working directly with patients and leveraging state of the art machine learning to transform messy medical records into structured, research-ready datasets as a part of a large spectrum of observational studies and drug and disease registries. To date we’ve helped tens of thousands of patients securely access their records and proactively contribute to advancing research in diseases that impact their lives.  

Founded in 2014, PicnicHealth partners with 12 of the top 20 biopharma companies and we have raised over $100 million in venture capital from investors including Amplify Partners, Felicis Ventures and B Capital Group.

And we are just getting started! If you are looking to join an award winning, mission-driven, motivated team that is making a real impact across millions of people’s lives, PicnicHealth might just be the place for you. 

The Opportunity 

As the Director of Epidemiology, you will be a critical player in ensuring PicnicHealth data is the de facto standard for generating RWE across the drug development lifecycle, by ensuring our exceptional team of Epidemiologists execute at the highest level and grow their impact and careers over time. 

PicnicHealth is seeking an established leader with in-depth experience delivering real-world studies across a variety of use cases, including studies that have resulted in successful regulatory submissions.. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in mentoring and empowering a team of lead epidemiologists in delivery, client presentations, and overall career progression, including performance management and development for junior scientific staff. They will also collaborate cross-functionally to create efficient and scientifically rigorous processes that serve partners and generate credibility for PicnicHealth’s ability to execute real-world studies. 

As the Director of Epidemiology you will:

• Lead a team of real world data epidemiologists to make our customers successful and deliver robust, scientifically-sound, high quality data and analytics to our partners
• Provide scientific oversight during the execution of studies, and act as a trusted advisor of clients through solutioning during delivery.
• Be a trusted thought partner to our customers, regularly brainstorming new applications of the datasets being created to advance their business needs and helping socialize new use cases
• Advise, mentor, and manage the epidemiology delivery team
• Ensure that client research goals are met and solutioned for during the delivery of studies by connecting cross-functionally with Product, Success, and Business Operations
• Provide innovative methodological and statistical approaches to address client needs and implement detailed scientific protocols for customers
• Partner and collaborate with other functional areas to introduce them to PicnicHealth platform and scientific services, develop proposals for new work, and design other solutions responsive to customer needs and questions
• Develop a deep understanding of the PicnicHealth platform and contribute to shared knowledge and enhancement

You’re a great fit if you have:

• Master's Degree Public health, epidemiology, outcomes research, health economics or a relevant scientific field and 8 years relevant experience preferred or, Ph.D. with 5 years relevant experience preferred
• 3+ years experience leading studies and in pharma, specifically hybrid studies preferred (e.g., combo of site based and patient centric)
• A minimum of 3 years of direct managerial or supervisory experience
• Strong solutions and customer orientation, responsible for encouraging a culture of agility and creativity to support the company’s mission
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

We expect all team members to be motivated to be amazing in their roles and, ultimately, to move the PicnicHealth mission forward.

Perks & Benefits @PicnicHealth   

At PicnicHealth you get to solve real problems with real solutions, great tech, and great people. We look to attract and retain exceptional performers through a mission that matters, a culture that allows team members to do their best work and be their real selves, and through co