Associate Director, Epidemiology
About The Position
The primary purpose of the Associate Director, Epidemiology position is to provide epidemiologic expertise (conceptual, methodological and statistical) to stakeholders across the company including Safety, Clinical Development, Quantitative Sciences and Development Operations, Worldwide Medical, and Value & Access. The Associate Director, Epidemiology, under the guidance of the Director, Epidemiology, and as part of the Development organization, will interact directly with research, development and post-market program teams to provide concrete deliverables to support decision making, progress programs through development, and meet regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- PhD or ScD in Epidemiology
- At least 2 years experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or contract research organization setting
- Expertise in literature review and synthesis
- Expertise in designing, conducting and interpreting large database studies and cohort studies
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting and use a team approach to decision-making
Nice To Haves
- You enjoy designing and interpreting observational studies and are happy to work collaboratively with different functions.
Responsibilities
- Lead observational research including cohort, registry-based and database studies, for disease understanding or post-market safety studies
- Review and synthesize epidemiological literature
- Provide estimates of disease incidence and prevalence, disease progression and disease-specific risk factors
- Contribute to regulatory activities including periodic safety update reports, pharmacovigilance, and risk management plans
- Collaborate cross-functionally for evidence generation planning and execution
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
