This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Epidemiology in United States.
This role is a key scientific leadership position focused on generating high-quality epidemiologic and real-world evidence to support oncology drug development and lifecycle strategy. You will play a central role in shaping epidemiology plans across clinical development, safety, regulatory, and medical affairs, ensuring that robust population-level insights inform decision-making at every stage. Working in a highly matrixed, cross-functional environment, you will collaborate closely with global patient safety and development teams to contextualize safety signals and strengthen benefit-risk assessments. The role involves leading the design and execution of complex epidemiology studies, including natural history research, comparative effectiveness analyses, and post-approval safety evaluations. You will also contribute to scientific dissemination through publications, abstracts, and regulatory-facing documentation. This is a high-impact opportunity to directly influence oncology innovation and improve outcomes for patients with serious diseases.
Accountabilities:
You will be responsible for leading the execution of epidemiology strategy across assigned assets, ensuring the delivery of high-quality scientific evidence that supports clinical, regulatory, and commercial objectives. You will drive study design, evidence generation, and cross-functional integration of epidemiologic insights.
- Lead execution of epidemiology strategy and study plans across assigned products and indications
- Design and oversee epidemiology deliverables including natural history studies, SLRs, comparative effectiveness, and safety studies
- Provide epidemiology input into clinical development, regulatory submissions, medical affairs, and commercial strategies
- Collaborate with Global Patient Safety to assess and contextualize potential safety signals and benefit-risk profiles
- Author and oversee protocols, statistical analysis plans, study reports, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts
- Evaluate and synthesize epidemiology and real-world evidence literature and regulatory guidance
- Ensure epidemiologic rigor is incorporated into clinical trial design, SAPs, and regulatory documents
- Manage or oversee external vendors, contractors, and cross-functional contributors to ensure high-quality execution
- Contribute to scientific dissemination through publications and conference presentations
Requirements:
This role requires deep expertise in epidemiology or pharmacoepidemiology, combined with extensive experience in oncology drug development within a pharmaceutical or biotech environment. The ideal candidate brings strong scientific rigor, analytical capability, and the ability to influence across matrixed teams.
- PhD, DrPH, DSc, or equivalent advanced degree in epidemiology or related discipline
- 10+ years of industry experience in epidemiology, preferably within a pharmaceutical or biotech sponsor organization
- Strong expertise in pharmacoepidemiologic methods and real-world oncology data sources
- Solid understanding of biostatistical methods and observational study design
- Experience contributing to clinical development, safety, regulatory, or medical affairs programs
- Strong scientific writing skills, including publications, abstracts, and regulatory documentation
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work in matrix teams
- High attention to detail, scientific rigor, and quality standards
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary ranging from $211,000 to $264,000 USD
- Equity-based compensation and long-term incentive opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Retirement savings plan and financial wellbeing support
- Generous paid time off and parental leave policies
- Strong focus on learning, development, and career growth opportunities
- Exposure to cutting-edge oncology research and global epidemiology programs
- Inclusive, equal opportunity workplace environment