Epidemiology Lead

Takeda • Cambridge, MA

1d • $154,400 - $242,550

About The Position

In this Associate Director-level role, the Epidemiology Lead advances epidemiology and real-world evidence strategies for assigned assets, disease areas, and research programs. The role generates and applies epidemiologic evidence to inform development, regulatory, access, commercialization, and lifecycle decisions; identifies evidence gaps; strengthens integrated evidence plans; and supports decision-making across the product lifecycle. The position works collaboratively across research, development, and commercial teams, using observational research methods, real-world data, advanced analytics, digital tools, and AI-enabled approaches to support regulatory success, patient access, scientific credibility, and asset differentiation.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, public health, biostatistics, health services research, outcomes research, decision sciences, or a related field.
• Practical experience conducting epidemiology, outcomes research, or real-world evidence studies within a life sciences company, research organization, academic institution, or government agency.
• Experience in drug development and understanding of the role of observational research across development and commercialization activities.
• Demonstrated ability to design, conduct, and interpret complex observational studies.
• Understanding of regulatory and payer evidence requirements.
• Strong collaboration, communication, influencing, and project management skills in matrixed environments.
• Experience managing research partners, vendors, multiple priorities, and complex projects.
• Strong scientific communication skills and ability to present complex findings clearly to diverse audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree with 6+ years or master’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to inform program strategies and integrated evidence plans, ensuring epidemiologic evidence is relevant and effectively communicated.
• Provide epidemiology expertise for asset strategies, clinical development plans, regulatory activities, lifecycle planning, launch readiness, and commercialization efforts.
• Generate and interpret evidence for indication prioritization, population estimates, patient segmentation, trial feasibility, endpoint selection, and development planning.
• Identify and evaluate data sources, including claims data, electronic health records, registries, natural history datasets, biobanks, and other real-world data assets.
• Design and execute observational studies using appropriate methods and analytical approaches to address prioritized evidence questions.
• Author and review scientific materials, including protocols, analysis plans, study reports, publications, regulatory submissions, and other evidence communications.
• Manage research partners and vendors to deliver high-quality studies on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable standards.
• Apply digital tools, advanced analytics, data visualization, and AI-enabled approaches to strengthen evidence generation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior