Senior Epidemiologist, Real World Evidence*

About the Company

Novellia is a patient-powered real-world data platform delivering comprehensive, patient-authorized longitudinal health insights to accelerate biopharma innovation. Backed by tier-1 investors like Spark Capital and Khosla Ventures, Novellia transforms complete health journeys into fit-for-purpose datasets for evidence generation, regulatory submissions, and market access.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of real-world evidence studies across natural history, comparative effectiveness, HEOR, treatment patterns, and external control arms
• Partner with the commercial team on client and business development calls and execution of client-facing data and analytics services deliverables
• Leverage AI tools to drive efficiency across the research workflow, from protocol structuring to output generation
• Design and operationalize the plan to scale the research team, including headcount growth and SOPs
• Collaborate closely with the data team on end-to-end delivery and mentor future scientific hires
• Contribute to publications, conference presentations, and other scientific communications

Requirements

• Master or PhD in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, or a closely related field
• 7+ years of RWE research experience in a pharma services, CRO, or health tech setting
• Deep familiarity with real-world data sources (EHR, claims, registries) and core study designs
• Experience engaging directly with pharma clients across medical affairs, HEOR, and clinical development
• Strong command of causal inference methods (propensity score methods, IPTW, G-computation)
• AI-forward mindset with active use of AI tools for scientific productivity
• Published track record at conferences and in peer-reviewed journals

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in oncology, CVRM, or rare disease RWE
• Exposure to regulatory-grade RWE for FDA or HTA submissions
• Prior experience in an early-stage or startup environment

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($160K–$200K)
• Meaningful equity in Novellia
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Flexible time off
• Wellness stipend
• Up to 12 weeks of parental leave