Epidemiologist Director
Pubblicato il 03-10-2026 - Fortrea in Milano
As we continue to expand our Real-World Evidence and Epidemiology capabilities, we are seeking an accomplished Epidemiologist Director to join our growing team.
We are looking for a client-facing experienced consultant and researcher focused on building client trust through excellence in project delivery across non-interventional/real-world evidence (RWE) and low-interventional studies as well as a broad spectrum of consulting areas (eg, clinical development, RWE, health economics, and outcomes research [HEOR]).
Job Overview
As Director, Epidemiology, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients and a senior methodological leader within Fortrea Consulting. You will lead complex epidemiology and real-world evidence engagements, providing scientific oversight across study design, methodology, analysis, interpretation, and communication of findings.
You will work closely with pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients to address critical evidence-generation needs, support regulatory and payer decision-making,
and deliver scientifically robust solutions that create meaningful impact across healthcare.
In addition to client delivery, you will play a key role in business development, thought leadership, innovation, and the continued growth of Fortrea's epidemiology practice.
What You Will Do
Scientific Leadership & Client Advisory
- Provide senior scientific and methodological leadership across observational, non-interventional, and real-world evidence studies.
- Advise clients on evidence-generation strategies that support clinical development, regulatory submissions, market access, and health technology assessment requirements.
- Lead the design and oversight of complex epidemiologic and real-world evidence research programs.
- Ensure scientific rigor, methodological excellence, and regulatory relevance across client deliverables.
- Communicate complex scientific concepts and study findings effectively to technical and non-technical audiences, including regulator