Senior Manager Epidemiology
Senior Manager Epidemiology
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Job Description
The Epidemiology team at AlexionAstraZeneca Rare Disease Unit is globally accountable for developing scientifically rigorous epidemiology forecasts of incidence prevalence and patient population size. These forecasts deepen our understanding of diseases support strategic decisionmaking and ultimately help Alexion transform the lives of people affected by rare diseases. As a Senior Manager Epidemiology you will play a crucial scientific role in collaborating with key business stakeholders globally to identify and prioritize opportunities for impactful epidemiologic forecasts across various therapeutic areas. You will be responsible for planning developing and executing epidemiological forecasts that characterize the incidence prevalence natural history and estimated population size of pipeline and marketed indications. Additionally you will communicate and interpret the results of these forecasts to ensure shared understanding and buyin across the business. You will also lead or participate in functional excellence initiatives to improve our work and solve problems together.
Accountabilities:
Collaborate with key business stakeholders to identify opportunities for epidemiological forecasting negotiating timelines and agreeing on fitforpurpose deliverables.
Accountable for systematic identification and critical appraisal of epidemiological literature and realworld data sources to characterize incidence prevalence natural history and phenotype/genotype associations for assigned diseases.
Perform epidemiological analyses to estimate and forecast prevalent and/or incident population sizes.
Identify and oversee the analysis of external databases to estimate incidence and prevalence for disease areas.
Summarize results in written reports and oral presentations.
Represent the Epidemiology department in crossfunctional team meetings with presentation of summary findings to Alexion senior management and/or external stakeholders.
Participate in the review and assessment of Epidemiology department processes including standardized templates for disseminating results of epidemiology population forecasting deliverables.
Maintain awareness of epidemiology with respect to regulatory requirements payer trends and advancement of pharmacoepidemiology methods.
Travel may be required (up to 10.
Essential Skills/Experience:
PhD / DSc / DrPH in Epidemiology or MPH/MSc in Epidemiology with at least 3 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry biotechnology or consulting environment.
The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an officebased role employees must be able with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone video and electronic messaging; engage in problemsolving and nonlinear thought analysis and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of drug and clinical development process for genomic medicines.
Excellent attention to detail and quality and scientific rigor.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
High degrees of selfmotivation and organization.
Comfort in a fastmoving environment with frequent changes in scope or direction of projects.
Thorough and uptodate technical knowledge of epidemiology and relevant biostatistics methods.
Record of highquality publications in peerreviewed journals.
At Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease Unit you will join a company where Here it means more is more than a statement; its an ethos. We are a beacon in the global Biopharmaceutical landscape. Our closeness to patients brings us closer to our work and each other. Combined with our brave pioneering spirit we are truly unique in R&D and healthcare. Grow and innovate in a business with a rapidly expanding portfolio. Enjoy the entrepreneurial spirit and autonomy of a leading biotech. Youll join an energizing culture where people build connections to explore new ideas and learn. As an important member of our commercial team youll meet the needs of some of the most underserved patients in the world. You will be empowered with tailored development programs designed not just for skill enhancement but for fostering a deep understanding of our patients journeys. Supported by exceptional leaders and peers ready to lift you in marketing compliance and beyond.
If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of then wed love to talk.
Date Posted
07Mar2025Closing Date
10Apr2025Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment training compensation promotion and other terms and conditions of employment based on race color religion creed or lackthereof sex sexualorientation age ancestry national origin ethnicity citizenship status marital statuspregnancy (including childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) parental status (including adoption or surrogacy) military status protected veteran status disability medical condition gender identity or expression genetic information mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin aninteractive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation please contact . Alexion participates in EVerify.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
