Associate Director, Epidemiology

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Introduction to role:

Are you ready to own the charge in redefining the landscape of rare disease treatment As the Associate Director Epidemiology youll play a role in developing and completing innovative epidemiology deliverables within Alexions registries and post-approval studies. This strategic and scientific position demands a visionary approach to understanding disease natural history treatment outcomes and drug safety evaluations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external collaborators to drive impactful results that will build the future of healthcare.

Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement Epidemiology deliverables from Alexions registries and/or post-approval studies.
• Coordinate and be responsible for planning and execution of analyses from Alexions registries and/or post-approval studies providing mentorship to statisticians and programmers.
• Propose build initiate complete and report epidemiologic study analyses for assigned indications.
• Summarize results in written reports and oral presentations.
• Provide epidemiology support to Clinical Development Patient Safety Regulatory Affairs Medical Affairs and Commercial activities across the development life cycle.
• Participate in cross-functional therapeutic area teams and lead sub-team meetings as appropriate.
• Supply epidemiology perspective into study protocols case report forms (CRFs) and regulatory documents for assigned indications.
• Collaborate with authors and in-house reviewers on manuscripts clinical conference abstracts presentations and posters based on observational study data.
• Represent Epidemiology and Real World Science department during interactions with key external collaborators including Scientific Advisory Boards and regulatory authorities.
• Critically appraise and synthesize relevant epidemiological literature.
• 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:

• At least 3 years of industry experience in the pharmaceutical industry biotechnology or consulting environment for Doctoral-level candidates or 6 years of industry experience for Masters-level candidates.
• PhD / DSc / DrPH in Epidemiology with 3 years of industry experience OR MPH / MSc in Epidemiology with 6 years of industry experience.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of drug and clinical development process.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality and scientific difficulty.
• Excellent analytic project planning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and lead by example.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work optimally in multidisciplinary teams.
• Detailed and up-to-date technical knowledge of epidemiology and biostatistics methods.
• Experience and familiarity using SAS for statistical analysis.
• Record of high-quality publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Annual base salary for this position ranges from $135362.40 to $177663.15. AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors including the candidates skills and experience job-related knowledge and other specific business and organizational some cases offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.

In addition our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program 4 weeks paid vacation and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.

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At Alexion you will find a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and a diverse environment where your contributions are valued. You will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of rare disease research and make a meaningful difference in patients lives.

Ready to lead and encourage Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career at Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease.

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