Senior Director, Epidemiology - Remote

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 159,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase options

401(k) contribution

Flexible remote work options within U.

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Director of Epidemiology to lead strategy and scientific execution across complex healthcare initiatives. You will oversee study design, real‑world evidence use, and deliverables, partnering with clients and internal teams to ensure high‑quality outcomes and trusted advisory support.

This senior role requires proven leadership across multi‑level organizations, ability to translate complex data into actionable insights, and a commitment to rigorous methods and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional epidemiology experience
• Proven leadership experience in multi-level organizations
• Client-facing scientific leadership experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors
• Expertise in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, and real-world evidence
• Ability to translate complex scientific data into actionable insights
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across epidemiology initiatives
• Ensure scientific rigor and quality in study design and client deliverables
• Serve as a senior scientific authority on real-world healthcare data
• Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Lead and develop teams of epidemiologists and scientific leaders
• Establish quality standards and improve operational processes
• Champion responsible use of AI and analytics in epidemiology workflows

Skills

Strategic leadership

Client-facing leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Translate data into insights

Education

Master's degree or higher in Epidemiology or related field

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Director, Epidemiology to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space.

This senior leadership role will guide epidemiology strategy and scientific execution across complex healthcare initiatives. The position will oversee study design, deliverables, and the use of real-world evidence to support informed decision-making. It also requires close partnership with clients, stakeholders, and internal scientific teams to ensure high-quality outcomes and trusted advisory support.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $159,300 - $273,200 annually

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across epidemiology initiatives
• Ensure scientific rigor and quality in study design and client deliverables
• Serve as a senior scientific authority on real-world healthcare data
• Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Lead and develop teams of epidemiologists and scientific leaders
• Establish quality standards and improve operational processes
• Champion responsible use of AI and analytics in epidemiology workflows

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related field
• 10+ years of professional epidemiology experience
• Proven leadership experience in multi-level organizations
• Client-facing scientific leadership experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors
• Expertise in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, and real-world evidence
• Ability to translate complex scientific data into actionable insights
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase options
• 401(k) contribution
• Flexible remote work options within the U.S.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.