Epidemiology Forecasting Director

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; United States; On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Director of Epidemiology Forecasting to lead efforts in developing globally rigorous estimates of disease incidence, prevalence, and population size to inform commercial strategies, clinical trial planning, and regulatory submissions.

The role requires directing literature reviews, database studies, and observational research, while collaborating across commercial, medical, clinical, regulatory, and other teams to support strategic planning and allocate

Qualifications

• PhD/DrPH in Epidemiology or related field with 10+ years industry experience, or MPH/MSc with 12+ years.
• Expertise in population sizing, epidemiological research, systematic reviews, and observational studies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee literature reviews, database studies, and primary observational research.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across commercial, medical, clinical, regulatory, and other teams.
• Support strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Develop innovative epidemiologic solutions for data-sparse areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership in matrixed environment

Cultural sensitivity

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD/DrPH in Epidemiology or related field

MPH/MSc with 12+ years experience

Job description

Role: Director, Epidemiology Forecasting, leading efforts to develop scientifically rigorous global disease incidence, prevalence, and population size estimates to inform commercial strategies, clinical trial planning, and regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities: oversee literature reviews, database studies, and primary observational research; collaborate cross-functionally across commercial, medical, clinical, regulatory, and other teams; support strategic planning and resource allocation; develop innovative epidemiologic solutions for data-sparse areas.

Requirements: PhD/DSc/DrPH in Epidemiology or related field with 10+ years industry experience, or MPH/MSc with 12+ years; expertise in disease population sizing, epidemiological research, systematic reviews, and observational studies; strong communication skills and ability to lead in a matrixed environment; cultural sensitivity and collaborative mindset.

High-Value: biopharma industry, epidemiology, disease modeling, global estimates, research and development support, cross-functional stakeholder engagement.

Work setup: Remote-eligible with flexible options; no travel specified.