Associate Director, Epidemiology

Biogen

Associate Director, Epidemiology leading observational and post-market safety research at Biogen, a biotechnology company. Providing epidemiologic evidence and regulatory support across drug development programs.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $158,000 - $242,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in observational research methodologies, including cohort and database studies, while effectively collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams to generate evidence for regulatory compliance and decision-making.

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PhD Or ScD In EpidemiologyEpidemiological Literature ReviewDatabase Study Design And InterpretationCohort Study Design And ExecutionRegulatory Activities In Pharmacovigilance

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Hard Skills

Epidemiological Literature ReviewDatabase Study DesignCohort Study DesignDisease Incidence EstimationDisease Prevalence EstimationRisk Factor AnalysisEvidence Generation PlanningRegulatory CompliancePharmacovigilanceRisk Management Plans

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationDecision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

PhD Or ScD In Epidemiology

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyContract Research OrganizationPost-Market Safety StudiesObservational ResearchCohort StudiesRegistry-Based Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead observational research including cohort, registry-based and database studies for disease understanding or post-market safety studies
Review and synthesize epidemiological literature
Provide estimates of disease incidence and prevalence, disease progression and disease-specific risk factors
Contribute to regulatory activities including periodic safety update reports, pharmacovigilance, and risk management plans
Collaborate cross-functionally for evidence generation planning and execution
Interact directly with research, development and post-market program teams
Provide concrete deliverables to support decision making, progress programs through development, and meet regulatory requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD or ScD in Epidemiology
At least 2 years experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or contract research organization setting
Expertise in literature review and synthesis
Expertise in designing, conducting and interpreting large database studies and cohort studies
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting and use a team approach to decision-making

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
Minimum of 15 days of paid vacation
Additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
Up to 12 company paid holidays
3 paid days off for Personal Significance
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
Employee Resource Groups participation