What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Application Specialist II position at Katalyst CRO?
Job Description
The Epi Forecasting Senior Epidemiologist will serve as a key contributor within the Epidemiology Forecasting Center of Excellence (CoE). In this contractor role, you will design and execute descriptive epidemiologic and pharmacoepidemiologic studies, characterize disease epidemiology, and provide actionable epidemiological insights to support Commercial and Business Strategy functions. Your work will ensure high-quality, traceable, and impactful deliverables, supporting the Epidemiology Forecasting CoE's mission to inform business development and strategic decision-making with robust data and expert analysis.
Responsibilities
The Epi Forecasting Senior Epidemiologist will serve as a key contributor within the Epidemiology Forecasting Center of Excellence (CoE). In this contractor role, you will design and execute descriptive epidemiologic and pharmacoepidemiologic studies, characterize disease epidemiology, and provide actionable epidemiological insights to support Commercial and Business Strategy functions. Your work will ensure high-quality, traceable, and impactful deliverables, supporting the Epidemiology Forecasting CoE's mission to inform business development and strategic decision-making with robust data and expert analysis.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and synthesize epidemiology literature; present findings clearly in written and oral form.
- Lead or collaborate on study development, including protocol creation and database analysis with claims and health record data.
- Partner cross-functionally to gather information, perform literature reviews, and prepare clear, concise data summaries and recommendations.
- Communicate study insights to epidemiology, commercial, and business partners, ensuring alignment of outputs with strategic needs.
- Apply a broad range of epidemiology research techniquesfocusing on descriptive data such as incidence, prevalence, mortality, real-world treatment patterns, and diagnosed/drug-treated populations.
- Utilize diverse public and private epidemiology data sources, employing analytical tools for modeling and data visualization.
- Maintain high standards of accuracy, clarity, and traceability in all deliverables.
- Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD) in epidemiology, outcomes research, or related discipline.
- Strong hands-on experience with epidemiologic methods and data sources.
- Proven ability to design and conduct global or regional epidemiology studies (population sizing, projections, patient funnel analyses).
- Experience working in consulting settings preferred.
- Skilled project manager with a commitment to high standards, clear communication, and on-time delivery.
- Familiarity with large observational (public and private) data sources, standard of care research, and treatment pattern analysis.
- Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills for working across commercial and scientific functions.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to produce concise, actionable findings for diverse stakeholders.
- Generate tables, listings, and graphs for compound projects.
- Responsible for the validation and quality assurance of any output produced.
- Generate and review validated table, listings, and graph output meeting the needs of Clinical Projects.
- Prefer candidate with clinical experience.
- SAS program experience required.
- Experience Level = 3-5 Years.