Epidemiology Forecasting Director

Scorpion Therapeutics; Luna Pier (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a senior epidemiology leader to drive population size estimates, disease incidence, and prevalence analyses across therapeutic areas.

You will lead systematic literature reviews and observational studies, collaborate with commercial, medical, regulatory, and business development teams, and translate complex data into actionable insights for investment decisions. Requires advanced degree and 10+ years in biopharma or consulting.

Qualifications

• PhD/DrPH in epidemiology with 10+ years in biopharma/consulting.
• Experience developing population size estimates.
• Experience in systematic literature reviews and observational studies.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage timelines.
• Excellent written and oral communication; translate data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead literature reviews and database/registry studies to estimate disease burden.
• Generate global incidence, prevalence, and population size estimates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across commercial, medical, regulatory, and other functions.
• Support processes and align plans with investment decisions to ensure high-quality epidemiology deliverables.
• Develop innovative sources for epidemiologic information where evidence is sparse.

Skills

Epidemiology

Population sizing

Literature reviews

Scientific writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in Epidemiology

MPH / MSc in Epidemiology

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead systematic literature reviews and database/disease registry studies; contribute to primary observational studies to develop scientifically rigorous estimates of disease incidence, prevalence, and population size.


• Generate quality global estimates of disease incidence, prevalence, and population size for disease areas.


• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across commercial, business development, medical, clinical, regulatory, corporate communications, and other functions.


• Support internal processes and participate in cross-functional teams to align strategic plans and recommended approach/level of investment to ensure high-quality epidemiology deliverables meet organizational needs.


• Develop innovative solutions to obtain relevant epidemiologic information, especially where existing evidence is sparse.

Key Requirements

• PhD/DSc/DrPH in Epidemiology or related discipline with at least 10 years of industry experience in biopharma or consulting; or MPH/MSc with at least 12 years’ experience.


• Directly relevant experience in:
  
  
  
  • Developing disease population size estimates.
  
  
  • Executing research to generate scientifically rigorous epidemiology estimates, including systematic literature reviews and primary observational studies.
  
  
  • Supporting population sizing activities across research, business development, and long-range planning.
  
  
  
  


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and manage multiple competing priorities.


• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; ability to translate complex data into digestible information.


• Flexible, “outside the box” collaborative thinker.


• Culturally sensitive collaborator able to lead cross-functional teams, drive alignment with business/stakeholder needs, and manage timelines and budgets.