Scientific Director – Epidemiology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Supervise the Epidemiology team consisting of Research Scientists and Research Associates, along with their assigned projects and commercial endeavors.

• Guide the Epidemiology team to ensure that projects maintain scientific integrity, meet client requirements, and are completed within specified timelines and budgets.

• Formulate and execute business strategies and cutting-edge processes to enhance commercial activities.

• Support teams in resolving issues, mediating conflicts, and achieving consensus among stakeholders.

• Offer epidemiologic expertise and training to ensure the production of high-quality scientific outputs.

• Mentor and coach team members; set clear expectations regarding responsibilities, objectives, and conduct.

• Oversee staff development through recruitment, performance assessments, talent growth, and establishing clear expectations and accountability.

• Maintain strong collaborative relationships with colleagues in Go to Market, Biostatistics, Non-Interventional Studies, Scientific Management, and Business Operations.

• Represent the Epidemiology Department in internal leadership meetings as well as at external professional, scientific gatherings and forums.

• Directly engage with senior pharmaceutical executives in client management and consulting roles.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced degree (PhD, MD, MPH, or PharmD) in a scientific field.

• A clinical background complemented by advanced quantitative training evidenced by an MPH or MS in a relevant area.

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in observational studies research.

• At least 5 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or consulting environment.

• Extensive experience in quantitative methods related to health services research, with a focus on the design of non-interventional studies and data analysis using both retrospective and prospective observational data.

• Strong grasp of relevant methodologies and statistical techniques.

• Profound understanding of healthcare research principles and practical research execution.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven success in collaborating with cross-functional teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• A selection of national medical and dental plans, alongside a national vision plan, which includes health incentive programs.

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

• At least 120 hours of paid time off (PTO).

• 10 paid holidays each year.

• Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave).

• Accident and life insurance coverage.

• Short- and long-term disability benefits in accordance with company policy.

• Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) providing the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discounted rate.

• Eligibility for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance metrics.