{"id":4993,"date":"2020-04-26T14:10:30","date_gmt":"2020-04-26T18:10:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/epi\/?p=4993"},"modified":"2020-04-26T14:10:32","modified_gmt":"2020-04-26T18:10:32","slug":"pharmacoepidemiology-study-manager-merck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/epi\/alumni\/pharmacoepidemiology-study-manager-merck","title":{"rendered":"Pharmacoepidemiology Study Manager, MERCK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><b>Job Description<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Our Research Scientists are our Inventors. We identify and target steps in disease mechanisms or pathways that could be inhibited or enhanced. Our goal is to isolate a compound that is effective against a disease target. Using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities and robust scientific methodology we collaborate to discover the next medical breakthrough.<\/p>\n<p>The goal of CORE (Center for Observational and Real-World Evidence) is to generate strategic value evidence and collaborate on the development of market access strategies for our companies products throughout the world. The Study Management organization sits within the Strategy &amp; Operations group in CORE.\u00a0This position, under the supervision of a Director or Associate Director, will support study management activities such as study planning, study execution, and summarization of results from observational research studies.\u00a0 There may also be the opportunity to participate in process improvement initiatives and\/or mentoring of new staff.<\/p>\n<p><b>CORE Study Management Role<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coordinates all aspects of observational or non-interventional research studies which include the planning and implementation of primary data collection, chart review\/survey and database studies. 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