Remote Epidemiology Forecasting Associate Director

MFS Investments; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity awards

Remote-eligible

Job summary

Vertex is seeking an Associate Director in Epidemiology within the HEOR Center of Excellence to lead globally rigorous estimates of disease incidence, prevalence, and population size for its pipeline programs. The role partners across commercial, medical, regulatory, and communications teams to inform development, planning, and external communications.

The position offers flexible work arrangements (in-person, hybrid, or remote) and reports to the Senior Director, Epidemiology Center of

Qualifications

• PhD/DrPH in Epidemiology or related discipline with at least 8 years of industry experience in biopharmaceutical or consulting, or MPH/ MSc with at least 10 years' experience.
• Directly relevant experience in developing disease population size estimates.
• Experience executing research to generate rigorous epidemiology estimates, including systematic literature reviews and primary observational studies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills with the ability to translate complex data.
• Demonstrated experience applying claims-based analytic methods in epidemiologic research using real-world data.
• Collaborative leader able to drive cross-functional alignment and manage timelines and budgets.
• Experience in rare diseases is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Epidemiology expertise

Disease population size estimates

Systematic literature reviews

Real-world data analysis

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

PhD in Epidemiology

MPH/MSc in Epidemiology

Job description

Vertex is seeking an Associate Director in Epidemiology within the HEOR Center of Excellence to lead globally rigorous estimates of disease incidence, prevalence, and population size for its pipeline programs. The role partners across commercial, medical, regulatory, and communications teams to inform development, planning, and external communications.

The position offers flexible work arrangements (in-person, hybrid, or remote) and reports to the Senior Director, Epidemiology Center of