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Epidemiology Analyst

Amgen
Amgen
8-13 years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad, India
10 Feb. 11, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Epidemiology Analyst – Real World Data (RWD)
Company: Amgen
Job ID: R-236957
Location: Hyderabad, India (On-Site)
Category: Research / Observational Research
Date Posted: February 10, 2026
Experience Required: 8–13 Years
Qualification: Master’s Degree (Minimum Requirement)


Job Overview

Amgen is hiring an experienced Epidemiology Analyst (Real World Data Researcher) to join its Center for Observational Research (CfOR) in Hyderabad, India. This on-site research role is designed for professionals with strong expertise in observational research methodology, real-world evidence (RWE), pharmacoepidemiology, and secondary healthcare data analytics.

The successful candidate will contribute to global evidence-generation initiatives supporting drug development, regulatory submissions, reimbursement strategies, pharmacovigilance, and commercialization activities across Amgen’s therapeutic portfolio. This position offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with global teams while contributing to high-impact scientific publications and regulatory-ready research outputs.


About Amgen

Amgen is a global biotechnology leader focused on addressing high unmet medical needs through innovative therapies. Since 1980, Amgen has delivered breakthrough medicines to millions of patients worldwide and continues to advance a robust pipeline across multiple therapeutic areas.

The Center for Observational Research (CfOR) plays a critical role in generating real-world evidence (RWE) across the product lifecycle, including disease epidemiology, burden of illness, safety and effectiveness studies, health economics, and treatment utilization research.


Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to global observational research programs supporting drug development, regulatory approval, and commercialization strategies.

  • Design, implement, and manage observational studies using real-world data (RWD) sources, including:

    • Administrative claims databases

    • Electronic medical records (EMR/EHR)

    • Patient registries

    • Prospective observational cohorts

  • Utilize advanced analytics platforms such as ATLAS, Aetion, and other internal/external RWD tools.

  • Develop, validate, and maintain high-quality medical codelists for exposures, outcomes, covariates, and safety endpoints using standardized coding systems:

    • ICD

    • MedDRA

    • SNOMED

    • RxNorm

  • Ensure codelists are clinically valid, transparent, reproducible, and regulatory-compliant.

  • Conduct descriptive epidemiologic analyses to estimate disease incidence and prevalence across the US, EU, Asia, and emerging markets.

  • Support pharmacovigilance activities, risk management planning, and lifecycle safety research.

  • Conduct structured literature reviews and prepare:

    • Scientific manuscripts

    • Abstracts for global congresses

    • Regulatory and internal research reports

  • Act as a scientific contributor and author for peer-reviewed publications.

  • Collaborate within multidisciplinary, cross-regional teams.

  • Promote best practices in observational research methodology and real-world evidence generation.

  • Communicate complex scientific findings to diverse internal and external stakeholders.


Basic Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Life Sciences, Biostatistics, or a related field.

  • 8 to 13 years of relevant experience in observational research, pharmacoepidemiology, or real-world evidence within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or public health settings.


Preferred Qualifications

  • MBBS (or equivalent medical degree) and/or PhD in Epidemiology or related discipline with significant observational research focus.

  • Demonstrated experience in the design, execution, and analysis of observational studies.

  • Advanced expertise in medical codelist construction, maintenance, and quality assurance across ICD, MedDRA, SNOMED, and RxNorm.

  • Experience supporting drug development and regulatory submissions.

  • Hands-on experience working with large secondary healthcare datasets.

  • Strong project planning and research management skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong publication record.

  • Experience working in cross-functional, global teams.


Why Join Amgen?

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge real-world evidence research, support regulatory decision-making, and influence healthcare outcomes globally. Professionals seeking advancement in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, health outcomes research, and RWD analytics will find this role both scientifically challenging and strategically impactful.