Epidemiology Forecasting Director

Vertex Inc.

3d•$192,200 - $288,400•Hybrid

About The Position

The Epidemiology Forecasting team develops patient population forecasts used to inform commercial opportunity and forecasting, clinical trial planning, long-range planning, regulatory filings, and external communications. The Director, Epidemiology Forecasting is responsible for supporting programs through the execution of strategic plans to obtain scientifically rigorous global estimates of the incidence, prevalence, and population size for diseases being investigated for treatment. The role will report to the Senior Director, Epidemiology Forecasting.

Requirements

PhD/DSc/DrPH in Epidemiology or related discipline with at least 10 years of industry experience in the biopharmaceutical or consulting environment or MPH/MSc with at least 12 years’ experience
Directly relevant experience in: Developing disease population size estimates
Directly relevant experience in: Executing research to generate scientifically rigorous epidemiology estimates, including systematic literature reviews and primary observational studies
Directly relevant experience in: 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 with a keen ability to translate complex data into digestible information
Flexible, “outside the box” thinker who embodies a collaborative approach that embraces diverse perspectives
Culturally sensitive collaborator able to effectively lead cross-functional teams to drive alignment with business and stakeholder needs while managing timelines and budgets

Responsibilities

Lead systematic literature reviews and database/disease registry studies and contribute to primary observational studies to ensure the development of scientifically rigorous estimates of disease incidence, prevalence, and population size
Generate quality global estimates of disease incidence, prevalence, and population size for disease areas
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 achieve alignment of strategic plans and recommended approach/level of investment at each stage of development to ensure quality epi deliverables meet the needs of the organization
Develop innovative solutions to ensure the organization has the relevant epidemiologic information, particularly where existing evidence is sparse