Epidemiology Forecasting Director (Global)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-Eligible

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated seeks an Associate Director in Epidemiology to lead efforts creating rigorous global estimates of disease incidence, prevalence, and population size for Vertex product candidates. The role partners with teams across commercial, medical, regulatory, and development to inform planning and communications.

The position offers flexibility to work in-person, hybrid, or remote and reports to the Senior Director, Epidemiology Center of Excellence.

Qualifications

• PhD/DrPH with 8+ years of industry epidemiology experience or MPH with 10+ years.
• Experience developing disease population size estimates.
• Experience applying claims-based analytic methods in epidemiologic research.

Responsibilities

• Lead systematic literature reviews and database/disease registry studies to develop rigorous disease estimates.
• Generate global estimates of incidence, prevalence, and population size for disease areas under investigation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in commercial, medical, regulatory, and other functions.
• Support cross-functional processes to align strategic plans and investments across development stages.
• Develop innovative epidemiologic solutions where evidence is sparse.

Skills

Epidemiology expertise

Strategic partnership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD/DSc/DrPH in Epidemiology or related discipline with extensive industry experience

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated seeks an Associate Director in Epidemiology to lead efforts creating rigorous global estimates of disease incidence, prevalence, and population size for Vertex product candidates. The role partners with teams across commercial, medical, regulatory, and development to inform planning and communications.

The position offers flexibility to work in-person, hybrid, or remote and reports to the Senior Director, Epidemiology Center of Excellence.