Associate Director, Epidemiology
Biogen
August 25, 2026
Remote friendly (United States)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Position: Associate Director, Epidemiology (Management)
What You’ll Do
- Lead observational research including cohort, registry-based and database studies for disease understanding and/or post-market safety studies.
- Review and synthesize epidemiological literature.
- Provide estimates of disease incidence/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.
- 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.
Compensation & Benefits (as stated)
- Base compensation range: $158,000–$242,000.
- Regular employees: short- and long-term incentives (cash bonus and equity).
- Benefits include medical/dental/vision/life insurance, fitness & wellness reimbursement, disability insurance, paid vacation (min. 15 days + end-of-year shutdown), company holidays, sick time, paid maternity/parental leave, 401(k) match, employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000/year).
What You’ll Do
- Lead observational research including cohort, registry-based and database studies for disease understanding and/or post-market safety studies.
- Review and synthesize epidemiological literature.
- Provide estimates of disease incidence/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.
- 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.
Compensation & Benefits (as stated)
- Base compensation range: $158,000–$242,000.
- Regular employees: short- and long-term incentives (cash bonus and equity).
- Benefits include medical/dental/vision/life insurance, fitness & wellness reimbursement, disability insurance, paid vacation (min. 15 days + end-of-year shutdown), company holidays, sick time, paid maternity/parental leave, 401(k) match, employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000/year).