Senior Epidemiologist

Help shape the future of pharmacovigilance science Use your expertise in epidemiology to promote the safer use of medicines and vaccines worldwide. UMC is looking for a Senior Epidemiologist to join our Pharmacovigilance Science section and strengthen our research into medicines safety using global safety and healthcare data. Since 1978, Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) has been dedicated to developing, supporting, and expanding the field of pharmacovigilance science and practice. As a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre, we support work around the world to examine the potential adverse effects of medicines and vaccines and contribute to safer, more informed care of patients. We are a diverse, international group of pharmacists, physicians, data scientists, system developers, communicators, and many other professionals motivated by a deep belief that the work we do matters. About the role As a Senior Epidemiologist, you will contribute epidemiological expertise to our research and scientific development activities. Working at the intersection of epidemiology, pharmacovigilance, and real-world data, and with VigiBase, the WHO global database of adverse event reports, as well as other healthcare databases and registries, you will design, conduct, and interpret studies that strengthen our understanding of medicine safety and support evidence-based decision-making. This is a hands-on role spanning the full research process, from study design and data management to statistical programming, analysis, and scientific reporting. Working closely with colleagues across disciplines, you will help generate evidence that advances the science and practice of pharmacovigilance. You will join an international research environment dedicated to advancing the science of pharmacovigilance and improving the safer use of medicines globally. What you will do Lead and contribute to research aimed at improving the understanding and use of VigiBase, the WHO global database of adverse event reports, other healthcare databases, and health registries.Design epidemiological studies and provide methodological advice on study design and analytical approaches.Write, maintain, and review analytical code for the management and analysis of complex real-world data.Support signal management activities through data extraction, analysis, interpretation, and investigation of potential safety issues.Collaborate on multidisciplinary research projects using adverse event reporting and healthcare data.Contribute scientific expertise to research and methodological development in pharmacovigilance.Work closely with colleagues across Research, Signal Management, and other teams throughout the organisation.