Associate Director, Epidemiology

Job Description

About This Role

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, 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.

What You’ll Do

• 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

Who You Are

You enjoy designing and interpreting observational studies and are happy to work collaboratively with different functions.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• 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

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Additional Information

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.