Director Epidemiology
- Recruiter
- AstraZeneca
- Location
-
Cambridge
East of EnglandUnited Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 01 Jan 2022
- Closes
- 20 Jan 2022
- Job Title
- Associate Director
- Category
- Scientific and Pharmaceutical
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Director Epidemiology
*Director Epidemiology*
*Cambridge, UK, Gaithersburg, US, Gothenburg Sweden*
*Competitive salary and benefits*
*Make a more meaningful impact to patients' lives around the globe*
AstraZeneca is a science–led, global biopharmaceutical company, with a focused portfolio in core therapies. We are committed to improving the health and lives of people across the globe, through our broad research and development platform, and a growing late–stage pipeline. Working in over 100 countries, we have strength in emerging markets, and our medicines are used by millions of patients and clinicians worldwide.
*Be part of the team where you are empowered to follow the science*
Epidemiologists support medical and clinical objectives and also work closely with commercial partners to improve the potential of AstraZeneca's products and ensure support for target claims and messages. In this global role, the successful candidate will focus on product/s in clinical development and their successful market transition(s), peri– and post–approval, and/or post–approval activities of a newly (to be) launched product.
Progression in the Epidemiology career ladder at AstraZeneca requires an increasingly sophisticated understanding of drug discovery and development, clinical research and epidemiological methods, data sources, informatics tools and approaches, disease pathophysiology, risk management, the regulatory environment in the relevant therapeutic area, and factors that influence product differentiation and commercialisation. Senior staff are also encouraged to educate colleagues in the principles and practice of epidemiology. Additionally, staff will participate in the development of sophisticated medical evidence strategies and drive decisions within a sophisticated matrix drug team environment.
*What you'll do*
The Director, Epidemiology is a strategic as well as scientific role and involves crafting and implementing effective and efficient Medical Evidence strategy for drug and enablement projects at a global level. It requires interaction with scientific, technical and business experts so as to ensure quality and timely, effective project delivery while adhering to ethical requirements and responding to business needs.
* The role holder consults with more senior staff to provide guidance and direction to project teams, leaders, and other co–workers to ensure efficient management of project opportunities and risks.
* You will work independently in the design, execution, analysis, interpretation, and internal and external communication of epidemiological or Ph4 real–world studies. This role requires taking a leadership role in a range of activities.
* You will be integrated in a product team contributing to clinical development and commercialization through your expertise in real–world data and methods and disease epidemiology.
* You will deliver highly qualified epidemiology strategy, support, and scientific leadership to project teams and the epidemiology global skills group, at all stages of pharmaceutical development.
* You will lead externally commissioned research projects and keep abreast of epidemiological developments within academia, regulatory, and among key opinion leaders.
* You will establish, maintain and expand relationships and work effectively with experts and research groups
* You will negotiate time frames, provide recommendations on resource requirements, and ensure delivery of the tasks as agreed.
* You will promote good epidemiological practice and represent the company's position when interacting with external experts, collaborative groups, or contract research organisations.
*Essential criteria*
* You will have substantial experience in pharmacoepidemiology and/or disease epidemiology.
* Ph.D. or equivalent in epidemiology or related health science field and substantial experience in the health care environment. Alternatively, an MSc or MPH with consolidated experience in the health care environment.
* Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or in closely related academic epidemiological research
* Experience leading sophisticated medical evidence plans
* Able to provide critical appraisal to study designs and published studies
* Sustained productivity in epidemiological research as manifest by design, execution, and publication of original epidemiological research relevant to drug discovery and development (e.g., drug safety) or commercialisation in peer–reviewed journal
* Sustained record of epidemiological efficiency at a strategic as well as an operational level
* Experience in utilising secondary real world data
* Emerging recognition by the external scientific communities as an expert in the application of epidemiology to areas relevant to drug development and commercialisation
* Able to actively engage and collaborate with recognised key scientific experts
*Desirable criteria*
* Excellent knowledge in epidemiological methodology and ability to apply it within the pharmaceutical industry at an international level
* Experience conducting primary data collection studies
* Ability to apply advanced epidemiological theory and techniques throughout the product life cycle
* Good immunology and/or rare disease therapeutic and disease area knowledge and knowledge of drug development and life cycle management
* Experience leading complex medical evidence programmes, including pragmatic trials, PAES or/and PASS
Candidates with less experience may be considered at an associate director level.
*Why AstraZeneca*
At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.
*So, what's next?*
Complete your application before the below closing date.
This role is open from 22nd December 2021 and welcome your application no later than 19th January 2022.
*Where can I find out more?*
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*Director Epidemiology*
*Cambridge, UK, Gaithersburg, US, Gothenburg Sweden*
*Competitive salary and benefits*
*Make a more meaningful impact to patients' lives around the globe*
AstraZeneca is a science–led, global biopharmaceutical company, with a focused portfolio in core therapies. We are committed to improving the health and lives of people across the globe, through our broad research and development platform, and a growing late–stage pipeline. Working in over 100 countries, we have strength in emerging markets, and our medicines are used by millions of patients and clinicians worldwide.
*Be part of the team where you are empowered to follow the science*
Epidemiologists support medical and clinical objectives and also work closely with commercial partners to improve the potential of AstraZeneca's products and ensure support for target claims and messages. In this global role, the successful candidate will focus on product/s in clinical development and their successful market transition(s), peri– and post–approval, and/or post–approval activities of a newly (to be) launched product.
Progression in the Epidemiology career ladder at AstraZeneca requires an increasingly sophisticated understanding of drug discovery and development, clinical research and epidemiological methods, data sources, informatics tools and approaches, disease pathophysiology, risk management, the regulatory environment in the relevant therapeutic area, and factors that influence product differentiation and commercialisation. Senior staff are also encouraged to educate colleagues in the principles and practice of epidemiology. Additionally, staff will participate in the development of sophisticated medical evidence strategies and drive decisions within a sophisticated matrix drug team environment.
*What you'll do*
The Director, Epidemiology is a strategic as well as scientific role and involves crafting and implementing effective and efficient Medical Evidence strategy for drug and enablement projects at a global level. It requires interaction with scientific, technical and business experts so as to ensure quality and timely, effective project delivery while adhering to ethical requirements and responding to business needs.
* The role holder consults with more senior staff to provide guidance and direction to project teams, leaders, and other co–workers to ensure efficient management of project opportunities and risks.
* You will work independently in the design, execution, analysis, interpretation, and internal and external communication of epidemiological or Ph4 real–world studies. This role requires taking a leadership role in a range of activities.
* You will be integrated in a product team contributing to clinical development and commercialization through your expertise in real–world data and methods and disease epidemiology.
* You will deliver highly qualified epidemiology strategy, support, and scientific leadership to project teams and the epidemiology global skills group, at all stages of pharmaceutical development.
* You will lead externally commissioned research projects and keep abreast of epidemiological developments within academia, regulatory, and among key opinion leaders.
* You will establish, maintain and expand relationships and work effectively with experts and research groups
* You will negotiate time frames, provide recommendations on resource requirements, and ensure delivery of the tasks as agreed.
* You will promote good epidemiological practice and represent the company's position when interacting with external experts, collaborative groups, or contract research organisations.
*Essential criteria*
* You will have substantial experience in pharmacoepidemiology and/or disease epidemiology.
* Ph.D. or equivalent in epidemiology or related health science field and substantial experience in the health care environment. Alternatively, an MSc or MPH with consolidated experience in the health care environment.
* Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or in closely related academic epidemiological research
* Experience leading sophisticated medical evidence plans
* Able to provide critical appraisal to study designs and published studies
* Sustained productivity in epidemiological research as manifest by design, execution, and publication of original epidemiological research relevant to drug discovery and development (e.g., drug safety) or commercialisation in peer–reviewed journal
* Sustained record of epidemiological efficiency at a strategic as well as an operational level
* Experience in utilising secondary real world data
* Emerging recognition by the external scientific communities as an expert in the application of epidemiology to areas relevant to drug development and commercialisation
* Able to actively engage and collaborate with recognised key scientific experts
*Desirable criteria*
* Excellent knowledge in epidemiological methodology and ability to apply it within the pharmaceutical industry at an international level
* Experience conducting primary data collection studies
* Ability to apply advanced epidemiological theory and techniques throughout the product life cycle
* Good immunology and/or rare disease therapeutic and disease area knowledge and knowledge of drug development and life cycle management
* Experience leading complex medical evidence programmes, including pragmatic trials, PAES or/and PASS
Candidates with less experience may be considered at an associate director level.
*Why AstraZeneca*
At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.
*So, what's next?*
Complete your application before the below closing date.
This role is open from 22nd December 2021 and welcome your application no later than 19th January 2022.
*Where can I find out more?*
Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn []()
Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook []()
Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram []()