Epidemiologist Director
Pubblicato il 27-10-2026 - Fortrea in Lombardia
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 regulatory, payer, and executive stakeholders. Client Delivery & Strategic Consulting
* Lead client engagements and act as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
* Deliver strategic epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, and real-world evidence expertise across a broad range of consulting assignments.
* Manage multidisciplinary project teams to ensure successful delivery of high-quality solutions.
* Provide expert guidance on study design, data strategy, and analytical approaches to address client business and scientific objectives.
* Drive quality, innovation, and excellence across all client-facing activities. Business Development & Practice Growth
* Contribute to the identification, pursuit, and successful delivery of new business opportunities.
* Develop and strengthen long-term client relationships through exceptional scientific leadership and service delivery.
* Lead the epidemiology component of proposals, study scoping, budgeting activities, bid defenses, and capability presentations.
* Support the continued growth and market positioning of Fortrea Consulting through thought leadership and industry engagement. Innovation & Thought Leadership
* Advance Fortrea's epidemiology and real-world evidence capabilities through innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Author and contribute to scientific publications, white papers, conference presentations, and industry thought leadership activities.
* Help define best practices that strengthen methodological excellence, scientific credibility, and evidence-generation standards across the organization. People Leadership
* Mentor, coach, and develop epidemiologists and multidisciplinary consulting professionals.
* Support talent development, succession planning, and recruitment activities.
* Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
* Lead project teams and provide performance guidance and professional development support. What We Are Looking For
* Doctoral-level degree in Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology, Public Health, or a related quantitative health science discipline. o Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
* Demonstrated scientific leadership and technical expertise in epidemiology applied to non-interventional and real-world evidence research.
* Proven success leading client engagements and managing multidisciplinary project teams.
* Experience developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
* Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and global teams. Required Experience
* A minimum of 10 years of experience applying epidemiological methods within consulting, CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, academic, or related environments, including significant non-interventional research experience.
* Doctoral-level candidates with at least 8 years of relevant experience will also be considered.
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