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Senior Director, Epidemiology

RTI Health Solutions
INTERN Remote · US Durham, North Carolina, US USD 175000–250000 / year Posted: 2026-05-11 Until: 2026-07-12
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Job Description
Why RTI RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with technical and science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across social, statistical, data, and laboratory sciences, engineering, and other technical disciplines to solve the world’s most challenging problems. We believe in the promise of science and technical solutions, and we push ourselves every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses in the US and around the world. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you. About The Hiring Group RTI Health Solutions (RTI-HS), a wholly owned subsidiary of RTI International, is an independent and internationally recognized research organization. With offices in the US, UK, Spain, France, and Sweden, we provide healthcare consulting and research expertise to optimize decision making for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device products across the development and marketing lifecycle. Clients rely on our expertise, quality standards, and integrity to guide their product development and regulatory and market access strategies. Our various practice areas include Value, Access, and HEOR Patient-Centered and Outcomes Research Epidemiology and Biostatistics Medical Communications Global Business Operations; and Strategic Consulting and Growth. The Epidemiology / Regulatory Real-World Evidence (RWE) team, within RTI-HS is currently based in the US (NC, MA, other), and Spain (Barcelona). We are active members of the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE) and the European Network of Centres for Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilance (ENCePP) and the Information about our studies can be found in RTI Health Solutions (RTI-HS) | HMA-EMA Catalogues of real-world data sources and studies Remote work options are available with a strong preference towards NC, MA, and NJ. At RTI-HS, you will be provided with the opportunity to conduct meaningful work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment, and flexible work schedule. What You'll Do We are currently looking for an exceptional individual with the senior expertise and experience to positively impact our research which focuses on the strategy, design, and implementation of pharmacoepidemiologic and other regulatory-grade RWE research and consultation. In this role, you will contribute to business development activities to bring new project opportunities with new and existing clients, strategic early planning of projects and lead teams responsible for their implementation and dissemination and participate in regulatory meetings as required. You will also provide strategic consultation to pharmaceutical companies on pharmacoepidemiology and other regulatory grade RWE topics. You will also contribute to proposals and projects and serve as a mentor to other colleagues and contribute to the leadership of the epidemiology practice area through internal management groups. To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Possess Demonstrated effective communication skills (written, verbal, presentation) in a cross-functional, collaborative environment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with research and operations staff, research partners, and clients. Ability to work effectively and provide leadership within large, matrixed, multidisciplinary, multisector teams across multiple locations and under tight timelines. Ability to lead projects including document writing, budget planning and proposal and project communications, and to assist other project leads in these activities when needed. What You'll Need PhD in Epidemiology or equivalent. Life sciences background highly valued 15 years of directly related experience in the field of pharmacoepidemiology, risk management and other regulatory-grade RWE research and consultation, including roles in regulatory meetings Demonstrated understanding of good pharmacoepidemiology/RWE practices and regulations, as well as international research networks in pharmacoepidemiology/RWE Demonstrated record of publications in peer reviewed journals Leadership roles in ISPE or equivalent professional societies, working groups and networks. The working language is English; additional languages will be highly valued. EEO & Pay Equity Statements For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here. RTI Health Solutions accepts applications to our job openings from c