Senior Epidemiology & Real-World Evidence Lead

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA seeks an Associate Director to advance epidemiology and real-world evidence strategies for assets and programs, generating and applying epidemiologic evidence to inform development, regulatory, access, and lifecycle decisions.

You will collaborate across research, development, and commercial teams to identify evidence gaps, strengthen integrated evidence plans, and apply observational methods and AI-enabled approaches to support regulatory success and

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, public health, biostatistics or related field.
• Experience conducting epidemiology or real-world evidence studies in life sciences.
• Understanding of regulatory and payer evidence requirements.
• Experience designing and interpreting complex observational studies.
• Strong collaboration and project management skills in matrixed environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to inform program strategies and integrated evidence plans.
• Provide epidemiology expertise to support asset strategies, regulatory activities, and lifecycle planning.
• Generate and interpret evidence to support indication prioritization and development planning.
• Identify and evaluate data sources including claims, EHRs, registries and real-world data.
• Design and execute observational studies addressing prioritized questions.
• Author and review protocols, analysis plans, study reports and regulatory submissions.
• Manage research partners and vendors to deliver high-quality studies on time.
• Apply digital tools, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled approaches to strengthen evidence generation.

Skills

Epidemiology

Observational studies

Regulatory evidence

Payer evidence requirements

Scientific communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Advanced degree in epidemiology or related field

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA seeks an Associate Director to advance epidemiology and real-world evidence strategies for assets and programs, generating and applying epidemiologic evidence to inform development, regulatory, access, and lifecycle decisions.

You will collaborate across research, development, and commercial teams to identify evidence gaps, strengthen integrated evidence plans, and apply observational methods and AI-enabled approaches to support regulatory success and