Senior Director, Epidemiology

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Job Description Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President in Vaccine/Infectious Disease (VID), Epidemiology, the Senior Director, Epidemiology has lead management and oversight responsibility for epidemiologic activities conducted by epidemiologists of their team on assigned products of our Company/indications and provides broad leadership and direction on scientific and operational aspects of epidemiologic research. The primary focus of this position is VID. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 1. Has overall responsibility for management and scientific oversight of a team of epidemiologists focusing on Respiratory Disease, as well as Hospital Specialty Medicine therapeutic areas (TAs). In specific: Makes key epidemiologic decisions and is accountable for deliverables (strategies, plans, timelines, and reports) and for study budgets for the team. Solves operational and cross-functional issues (study execution, resourcing, personnel matters, cross-divisional coordination) and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule and within budget. Provides expert advice and guidance on the scientific and operational aspects of primary sample and data collection/natural history studies that are unique in Vaccine/Infectious Disease TA to support the clinical programs. Leads people management responsibilities: recruit, assign projects, allocate resources, conduct performance management, approve expenses, and provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development for epidemiology staff. Maintains and enhances the group's external scientific reputation by publishing, presenting at conferences, peer-reviewing journals, and participating in academic or consortia activities (teaching, supervising trainees) as appropriate. 2. Provides guidance to team members on the overall program-wide epidemiology/real world evidence (RWE) strategy and ensure that the strategy aligns with the program's clinical, regulatory and HTA strategies. The responsibilities include, but not limited to the following: Sets epidemiology strategy at the product/indication level, aligning Epidemiology strategy plans and safety/effectiveness evaluations with overall therapeutic area strategy and regulatory requirements. Reviews regulatory documents, reports, and scientific publications for assigned TAs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with company strategy and regulatory expectations. Provides expert scientific and regulatory guidance during product development and post-approval phases, including interpreting results, advising on regulatory submissions and responses, and participating in meetings with regulatory agencies, external scientific or industry consortia as needed. Track records of identifying opportunities and proposing innovative/advanced methodology to leverage RWE to support clinical development and regulatory decisions 3. Proven ability to build strong, productive relationships with counterparts across clinical development, safety/pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, outcomes research, medical affairs, commercial, and external partners. Actively socializes epidemiologic strategies and insights, secures stakeholder buy‑in for study design and evidence generation, and leverages these partnerships to expand the team's influence, resources, and impact across programs. Specifically, Translate epidemiology needs into business terms to obtain resourcing, data access, and operational support from partner functions. Identify and cultivate executive sponsors and key opinion leaders network to champion epidemiology initiatives and facilitate escalation when needed. Share study findings and methodological rationale in stakeholder forums to anticipate concerns and secure consensus before key decision points. Mentor team members on stakeholder management best practices and involve them in cross‑functional meetings to build internal credibility. Education Minimum Requirement: Required: PhD in Epidemiology with 8 or more years of relevant work experience. Preferred: PhD in Epidemiology (or related field) or MD degree with additional research training in Epidemiology. Required Experience and Skills: Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry People management experience Extensive experience in the successful direction of large epidemiologic projects; broad knowledge and experience in the application of epidemiologic approaches to problems in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry; and record of research publications in peer-reviewed journals Molecular epidemiology training/background Creative problem-solving ability and excellent communication skills (oral and written) 5% Travel Preferred Experience and Skills: Experiences in designing and conducting relevant epidemiologic biomarkers/natural history studies and activities Expertise and experiences using innovative/advanced methods to generate RWE supporting clinical develop