Senior Manager, Epidemiology

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

The Senior Manager, Epidimiology will be responsible for driving the design, execution, analysis, interpretation, and communication of epidemiology studies autonomously.

Ensures high-quality delivery across all phases of research projects. This opportunity is based on site at our home office in Bentonville Arkansas.

The ideal candidate has contributed to the design and execution of a study that has been included within a regulatory submission, such as an external control arm (ECA) study

You'll sweep us off our feet if...

• You have extensive experience in eading study design and methods development for various kinds of clinical research projects that support the drug development process, including RWE and prospective research
• You have expertise in writing study protocols, working collaboratively with statistical programmers / data analysts, and interpreting and communicating methods & results to various audiences
• You have a strong working knowledge of various methods and study designs that can be used to generate regulatory-grade studies from different types of data, including retrospective databases or prospectively captured data
• You have familiarity with the nuances to conducting studies using various kinds of real-world data (RWD) sources and methods that can be used to address data abnormalities or missingness

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Drives the design, execution, analysis, interpretation, and communication of epidemiology studies autonomously. Ensures high-quality delivery across all phases of research projects.

Offers expertise and leadership in epidemiological and outcomes research to facilitate evidence generation throughout pharmaceutical development.

This includes maximizing market potential, managing risks, and optimizing methodologies.

Spearheads innovative approaches in designing clinical and epidemiological / outcomes research programs, aiming at effective commercialization strategies.

Continuously evaluates and refines methodologies to stay ahead in the field.

Sets benchmarks for the utilization of real-world evidence, offering methodological leadership and contributing to the development of real-world evidence strategies.

Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure robust data sourcing and analytic strategies.

Drives business value by transforming complex epidemiological data into actionable insights. Provides strategic recommendations based on data analysis to support decision-making processes.

Fosters collaborative relationships with strategic partners and customers across the pharmaceutical industry, including pharmaceutical companies, service providers, and academic institutions.

Facilitates knowledge exchange and collaborative initiatives.

Provides visionary scientific leadership, emphasizing data-driven solutions that promote diversity and equity. Advocates for inclusive practices in epidemiological research and ensures representation in research strategies and outcomes.

• Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities;
• removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly;

developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning.

• Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties;
• building a team-based work environment; establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations;

providing recognition and rewards; coaching for success and improvement; and ensuring diversity awareness.

Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application;

ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy.

• Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives;
• consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost effectiveness;

and participating in and supporting community outreach events.

Live our Values : Culture Champion - Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable;

and supports Walmart's commitment to communities, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance.

Live our Values : Servant Leadership - Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.

Embrace Change : Curiosity & Courage - Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking;

and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.

Embrace Change : Digital Transformation & Change - Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working.

Deliver for the Customer : Customer Focus - Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans.

Deliver for the Customer : Strategic Thinking - Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the team's strategy.

Focus on our Associates : Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Identifies, attracts, and retains diverse and inclusive team members;

builds a high-performing team.

Focus on our Associates : Collaboration & Influence - Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners;

works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.

Focus on our Associates : Talent Management - Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.

Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.

Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.

Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and / or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment.

It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

For information about PTO, see .

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.

Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates.

Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see .

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

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Minimum Qualifications...

Master’s degree in epidemiology.

Prior work experience in asset development.

Prior work experience in the pharmaceutical industry or in closely related academic epidemiological / outcomes research.

Prior work experience utilizing secondary data.

Sustained productivity in epidemiological / outcomes research as demonstrated by the successful design, execution, and publication of original research relevant to drug discovery and development (for example, drug safety) or commercialization in peer-reviewed journal.

Preferred Qualifications...

Emerging recognition by the external scientific communities as an expert in the application of epidemiology / outcomes research to areas relevant to drug development and commercialization.

PhD degree in Epidemiology., Prior work experience conducting primary data collection studies., Prior work experience in client-facing roles.

Primary Location...

2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, United States of America