Cancer Epidemiologist, MattsonJack, Media, PA

Job Title: Cancer Epidemiologist

MattsonJack is seeking a Cancer Epidemiologist to join the group at our San Francisco Bay Area office. This position will be responsible for conducting independent secondary epidemiological research and analysis with a global scope (key regions include the U.S., Western Europe, and Japan).  A major area of MattsonJack specialization relates to the development of oncology patient and treatment projections.

Duties include:

• Develop quantitative epidemiological models from published and/or registry data, resulting in an estimation of potential patient populations within specific tumor types.
  
• Extract relevant information from large databases (e.g. SEER, cancer registry data, IARC, etc). 
  
• Produce clear and concise written reports documenting the methodology used to obtain the patient population estimates.
  
• Conduct literature and abstract searches from regional conferences regarding changes in epidemiology.
  
• Be an active, willing and cooperative partner with other members of project teams.
  
• Assist clients and MattsonJack colleagues in presenting the results of the epidemiology/treatment analyses and understanding the market implications of oncology patient population estimates.
  
• Assist the Epi Group leader in monitoring the quality control/assurance process for all cancer epidemiology materials, both syndicated and custom.
  
• Provide ongoing input to improve the oncology epidemiology consulting service.
  
• Proactively pursue additional oncology epidemiology related project work and other business development activities as assigned.
  
• Travel domestically and internationally – 10% initially, possibly more in future.
  

The successful candidate will possess:

• Advanced degree in epidemiology (MPH or PhD) and/or oncology epidemiology experience would be a plus
  
• Science background.
  
• Experience in quantitative and scientific analysis.
  
• Experience working with data. 
  
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis software such as SPSS, SAS or STATA
  
• Strong willingness to learn.
  
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
  
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Knowledge of current oncology treatment practices would be a plus.

MattsonJack offers salary commensurate with experience and duties, a comprehensive benefits package, and an excellent work environment. Interested candidates should submit a letter of introduction, resume, and salary history / expectations (required) in confidence to:

Human Resources or
Fax: (484)442-1492
or
The Mattson Jack Group
300 W State St, Ste 304
Media, PA 19063

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