Associate Director, Epidemiology & Real‑World Evidence

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA seeks an Associate Director level epidemiology and real-world evidence expert to advance strategies for assets and programs.

You will generate and apply epidemiologic evidence to inform development, regulatory, access, and lifecycle decisions and collaborate with research, development, and commercial teams. You will design observational studies, evaluate data sources (claims, EHRs, registries), apply advanced analytics and AI-enabled approaches, and help

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in epidemiology or related field required.
• Experience conducting epidemiology/outcomes or real-world evidence studies in life sciences.
• Familiarity with drug development and observational research in development and commercialization.
• Ability to design, conduct and interpret complex observational studies.
• Knowledge of regulatory and payer evidence requirements.
• Strong collaboration and communication in matrixed environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to inform program strategies and integrated evidence plans.
• Provide epidemiology expertise to support asset strategies, regulatory activities, lifecycle planning, and commercialization.
• Generate and interpret evidence for indication prioritization, population estimates, and endpoint selection.
• Identify and evaluate data sources including claims, EHRs, registries, and other real-world data assets.
• Design and execute observational studies using appropriate methods.
• Author and review protocols, analysis plans, study reports, publications, and regulatory submissions.
• Manage research partners and vendors to deliver high-quality studies on time and within budget.
• Apply digital tools, advanced analytics, data visualization, and AI-enabled approaches.

Skills

Epidemiology expertise

Observational research

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific communication

Project management

Vendor management

Data analysis

Regulatory/payer evidence

Education

Advanced degree in epidemiology

Biostatistics/Outcomes research

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Digital analytics

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA seeks an Associate Director level epidemiology and real-world evidence expert to advance strategies for assets and programs.

You will generate and apply epidemiologic evidence to inform development, regulatory, access, and lifecycle decisions and collaborate with research, development, and commercial teams. You will design observational studies, evaluate data sources (claims, EHRs, registries), apply advanced analytics and AI-enabled approaches, and help