Epidemiologist

Summary

Join PicnicHealth, a leading AI-powered clinical research company, as an Epidemiologist. You will play a pivotal role in designing, conducting, interpreting, and publishing impactful non-interventional/observational research studies. Collaborate closely with life sciences partners, translating research questions into robust study designs and meaningful insights. Leverage PicnicHealth's research platform and work cross-functionally with diverse teams. Contribute to thought leadership initiatives and enhance PicnicHealth's scientific credibility. This role requires a Master's or PhD in a related field and 2+ years of experience in observational research studies within the life sciences industry. PicnicHealth offers competitive salaries, equity, remote-first work environment, comprehensive benefits, and a family-friendly culture.

Requirements

• Have a masters or PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field
• Have 2+ years of experience contributing to or leading the design and implementation of observational research studies, including experience at a pharmaceutical or biotech company, contract research organization (CRO), or similar company within the life sciences
• Have experience working on studies that leverage secondary data (especially medical record/ EHR data) and / or primary data (e.g. PROs, ClinROs, wearables)
• Comfort in drafting study documents, including study protocols, informed consent forms, statistical analysis plans, study reports, and scientific publications
• Proficiency in statistical software (R preferred)
• Experience leading the design and implementation of observational and / or real-world data studies that involve primary and / or secondary data
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, especially in customer-facing, consultative interactions
• A collaborative approach, with strong experience working crossfunctionally with diverse teams such as sales, biostatistics, quality / regulatory, data management, medical, patient enrollment, and clinical operations
• Intellectual curiosity and independence, strong organizational skills, and the ability to balance shifting priorities to meet or exceed expectations

Responsibilities

• Serve as a scientific point of contact for external research partners, ensuring their success
• Designing, conducting, interpreting, and publishing real-world and observational research studies using both primary (e.g., PROs, ClinROs) and secondary data (e.g., medical records, claims)
• Translating partner research needs into clear, actionable requirements for cross-functional internal teams
• Collaborating extensively with senior epidemiology team members and cross-functional internal teams to ensure seamless study execution
• Contributing to thought leadership initiatives to enhance PicnicHealth’s scientific credibility and value proposition

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the tech/start-up space, and past experience working with product or engineering studies

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including above market Health, Dental, Vision
• Family friendly environment
• Flexible time off
• 401k plan
• Free PicnicHealth account
• Equipment and internet funds for home office set up
• Wellness Stipend
• We pay competitive salaries
• Everyone on the team is an owner: all full time employees get competitive equity
• Target Base Salary Range: $125K - $150K
• We’re a remote first company, with teammates spread across the US
• We support in-person gatherings, including co-working spaces and multi-day onsites, to build connections and move forward strategic initiatives
• Expect to travel 2-4 times a year
• For our team members in the Bay Area, who prefer to work in person we can offer a hybrid set up to work from the SF office on a flexible schedule