Director, Global Epidemiology Forecasting (Remote)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 204,000 - 306,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is seeking a Director of Epidemiology Forecasting to lead global estimates of disease incidence, prevalence, and population size to inform clinical development and commercial planning. You will oversee systematic reviews, observational studies, and cross-functional collaborations across commercial, medical, regulatory, and communications teams.

Remote-Eligible with flexible work arrangements, you will mentor teams, manage timelines and budgets, and translate

Qualifications

• PhD/DSc/DrPH in Epidemiology or related discipline with at least 10 years of industry experience in biopharmaceutical or consulting environments.
• MPH/MSc in Epidemiology or related discipline with at least 12 years' experience.
• Directly relevant experience in developing disease population size estimates and executing epidemiology research.

Responsibilities

• Lead systematic literature reviews and registry studies to develop rigorous disease estimates.
• Generate quality global estimates of disease incidence, prevalence, and population size.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across commercial, medical, and regulatory teams.
• Support cross-functional programs to align strategic plans and investment decisions.
• Develop innovative solutions to obtain epidemiologic information where evidence is sparse.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Project management

Adaptability

Education

PhD/DSc/DrPH in Epidemiology or related discipline

MPH/MSc in Epidemiology or related discipline

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is seeking a Director of Epidemiology Forecasting to lead global estimates of disease incidence, prevalence, and population size to inform clinical development and commercial planning. You will oversee systematic reviews, observational studies, and cross-functional collaborations across commercial, medical, regulatory, and communications teams.

Remote-Eligible with flexible work arrangements, you will mentor teams, manage timelines and budgets, and translate