Senior Director, Epidemiology, Real World Evidence

Shionogi Inc. (U.S.)

Senior Director for epidemiology leading U.S. RWE strategy at Shionogi.

Posted 6/4/2026contractFlorham Park • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $151 - $198 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and lead U.S. epidemiology and RWE strategy across therapeutic areas.
Serve as the authority on epidemiologic methodologies, causal inference, database strategy, and vendor frameworks.
Cascade global RWE vision into U.S. execution; ensure alignment across geographies (U.S., EU, Japan).
Support and/or lead to direct large, complex RWE budgets, including database investments, vendor partnerships, and external collaborations.
Provide authoritative input into organizational decisions (trial design, labeling, regulatory/payer evidence packages).
Represent company externally as a thought leader at FDA/EMA meetings, payer negotiations, and scientific societies (ISPOR, DIA, PhRMA).
Lead organizational-wide innovation in epidemiology, advancing methodologies and data capabilities.
Directly manage U.S.-based Director and consultants; provide mentorship across global epidemiology functions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Services Research, or related field; or MD/PharmD with advanced epidemiology training
Minimum 12 years in pharma/biotech with demonstrated leadership of global RWE programs
Proven expertise in epidemiologic methods, database strategy, and observational research designs
Strong record of regulatory engagement, payer influence, and external thought leadership
Prior line management experience with ability to mentor and develop scientific staff
Executive presence with excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote options

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Hard Skills & Tools

epidemiologic methodologiescausal inferencedatabase strategyobservational research designsRWE strategytrial designregulatory evidence packagesdata capabilitiesbudget managementvendor partnerships

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipcommunicationexecutive presencethought leadership

Certifications

PhD in EpidemiologyPhD in BiostatisticsPhD in Health Services ResearchMDPharmD