Job Description

The staff research consultant, Epidemiology role is primary responsible for updating and maintaining Oracle Life Science's Epi Database, a syndicated epidemiology tool.



Update and maintain the data tables and all supporting information into the database that is the foundation for Oracle Life Science's Epi Database, working under the direction of senior members of the epiddemiology team.


Develop quantitative epidemiological models from published and/or registry data, resulting in an estimation of current and future potential patient populations. Assess the impact of future clinical, environmental or market changes on patient populations. Collect and analyze data on patient demographics, medical conditions, level of severity, and other conditions. Devise and evaluate methods and procedures for collection and analysis of epidemiology research. Extract relevant information from large databases (e.g. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, SEER, etc.). Prepare reports of findings, illustrating data graphically and translating complex findings into written text. Coordinates and works closely with other internal staff in Epidemiology area, as well as the other practice areas to keep Epi Database current.

Handles real time client issues regarding the client's access to the Epi Database (such as how to access) along with client inquiries into the reported numbers and associated methodologies. Provides support to clients daily and may include travel to clients.



Coordinates quarterly updates to the estimates reported on-line in the database. Includes newsletter sent to clients informing them of upcoming changes., coordination with internal stakeholders on quarterly updates, quality control of the data loaded into the database before new data goes live for client viewing.