Associate Director, Epidemiology
Biogen
August 25, 2026
Remote
United States
Clinical Research and Development
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
- Enjoy designing and interpreting observational studies and collaborating across functions
Required Skills / Qualifications
- 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 and use a team approach to decision-making
Benefits (selected)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances; short- and long-term disability
- Fitness & wellness programs (fitness reimbursement)
- Paid vacation (minimum 15 days) and end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26–Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 personal significance days; 80 hours sick time/year
- Paid maternity and parental leave; 401(k) with company match; employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000/year; Employee Resource Groups participation
Base compensation range: $158,000.00–$242,000.00
- 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
- Enjoy designing and interpreting observational studies and collaborating across functions
Required Skills / Qualifications
- 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 and use a team approach to decision-making
Benefits (selected)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances; short- and long-term disability
- Fitness & wellness programs (fitness reimbursement)
- Paid vacation (minimum 15 days) and end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26–Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 personal significance days; 80 hours sick time/year
- Paid maternity and parental leave; 401(k) with company match; employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000/year; Employee Resource Groups participation
Base compensation range: $158,000.00–$242,000.00