Sr. Director, Epidemiology, Immunology - Hampton, NJ

Scorpion Therapeutics; Hampton (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Celldex Therapeutics seeks a Senior Director, Epidemiology, Immunology to lead strategy development for the immunology portfolio, including barzolvolimab and pipeline programs. The role designs epidemiologic studies and generates real-world evidence to support clinical development, regulatory submissions, safety, Medical Affairs, and commercialization.

Collaboration with Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Pharmacovigilance, and external partners is essential in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial

Qualifications

• PhD/DrPH/ScD/MPH/MS in Epidemiology or related field required.
• 8+ years of experience in epidemiology, real-world evidence, or pharmacoepidemiology, preferably in biotech/pharma.
• Expertise in observational study design, real-world data analysis, and regulatory support.
• Experience with claims data, EHRs, and registries.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct epidemiologic studies (e.g., disease burden, natural history, treatment patterns).
• Generate real-world evidence supporting clinical, regulatory, safety, Medical Affairs, and commercialization needs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Pharmacovigilance, and external vendors.
• Support regulatory submissions, post-marketing studies, and external scientific engagement.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Observational study design

Real-world data analysis

Regulatory support

Education

PhD, DrPH, ScD, MPH, or MS in Epidemiology or related field

Job description

Role

Senior Director, Epidemiology, Immunology, leading strategy development and execution for Celldex’s immunology portfolio, including barzolvolimab and pipeline programs.

Responsibilities

• design and conduct epidemiologic studies (e.g., disease burden, natural history, treatment patterns)
• generate real-world evidence supporting clinical, regulatory, safety, Medical Affairs, and commercialization needs
• collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Pharmacovigilance, and external vendors
• support regulatory submissions, post-marketing studies, and external scientific engagement

Requirements

• PhD, DrPH, ScD, MPH, or MS in Epidemiology or related field
• 8+ years in epidemiology, real-world evidence, or pharmacoepidemiology, preferably within biotech/pharma
• expertise in observational study design, real-world data analysis, and regulatory support
• experience with claims data, EHRs, registries
• strong communication and leadership skills
• ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

HighValue

• immunology (e.g., mast cell-driven diseases)
• autoimmune/inflammatory indications
• late-stage development
• regulatory interactions
• post-marketing evidence
• external comparator studies
• payer/HTA engagement

WorkSetup

not specified; travel 20%