Epidemiology Forecasting, Associate Director

Vertex Inc. • Boston, MA

1d • $172,000 - $258,000 • Remote

About The Position

Vertex is seeking an Associate Director for HEOR’s Epidemiology Center of Excellence (CoE), a specialized team that develops patient population forecasts used for commercial opportunity and forecasting, clinical trial planning, long-range planning, regulatory filings, and external communications. The role supports drug development programs in Vertex’s pipeline by executing strategic plans to obtain scientifically rigorous global estimates of disease incidence, prevalence, and population size for diseases being investigated for treatment. The Associate Director serves as a strategic partner to colleagues across the organization and provides technical epidemiology expertise on projects. The position reports to the Senior Director, Epidemiology Center of Excellence.

The role is Remote-Eligible and may be designated remote, hybrid, or on-site under Vertex’s Flex @ Vertex program, which may change. Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

Requirements

• PhD, DSc, or DrPH in Epidemiology or a related discipline with at least 8 years of industry experience in a biopharmaceutical or consulting environment; or an MPH or MSc with at least 10 years of experience.
• Experience developing disease population size estimates.
• Experience executing research to generate scientifically rigorous epidemiology estimates, including systematic literature reviews and primary observational studies.
• Experience supporting population sizing activities across research, business development, and long-range planning.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and navigate multiple competing priorities.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate complex data into digestible information.
• Demonstrated experience applying claims-based analytic methods in epidemiologic research, including disease prevalence estimation, using real-world data sources.
• Ability to collaborate in a flexible, innovative way that embraces diverse perspectives.
• Culturally sensitive collaboration skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams to align with business and stakeholder needs while managing timelines and budgets.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in rare diseases.

Responsibilities

• Lead systematic literature reviews and database or disease registry studies, and contribute to primary observational studies to develop scientifically rigorous estimates of disease incidence, prevalence, and population size.
• Generate quality global estimates of disease incidence, prevalence, and population size for disease areas being investigated for treatment with Vertex product candidates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in commercial, business development, medical, clinical, regulatory, corporate communications, and other functions.
• Support internal processes and participate in cross-functional teams to align on strategic plans and recommended approaches and investment levels at each stage of development, ensuring epidemiology deliverables meet organizational needs.
• Develop innovative solutions to ensure the organization has relevant epidemiologic information, particularly where existing evidence is sparse.

Benefits

• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Annual equity awards.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including a week-long company shutdown in the summer and winter.
• Educational assistance programs, including student loan repayment.
• Commuting subsidy.
• Matching charitable donations.
• 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree