Associate Director – Epidemiology

Jazz Pharmaceuticals

. Provide strategic epidemiological leadership and operational execution across Global Research & Development .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United States, United KingdomSenior💰 $156,000 - $234,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in epidemiological leadership and operational execution within Global Research & Development, particularly in Oncology and Neurology. Proficient in designing and executing epidemiological studies, managing cross-functional teams, and preparing regulatory submissions.

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Epidemiological LeadershipNon-Interventional Study DesignStatistical Programming ProficiencyRegulatory Submission ExperienceCross-Functional Team Management

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Hard Skills

EpidemiologyPharmacoepidemiologyStudy DesignStatistical AnalysisReal-World EvidenceData Collection MethodsLongitudinal Healthcare DatabasesEpidemiological ResearchBudget ManagementVendor Performance Management

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsLeadershipCollaborationProblem-SolvingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

SASRStataAetionPanalgo

Certifications & Qualifications

PhDScDDrPHMSMPH

Industry Keywords

OncologyNeurologyPharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnologyCRORegulatory AffairsPharmacovigilancePost-Marketing StudiesFDAEMA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic epidemiological leadership and operational execution across Global Research & Development
Serve as epidemiology lead primarily across Oncology R&D programs, with support for Neurology programs as portfolio priorities dictate
Lead multidisciplinary non-interventional study teams and deliver study concept sheets, protocols, statistical analysis plans, interim analyses, and final study reports
Design and execute Natural History of Disease studies and external control arms
Lead non-interventional post-marketing studies and deliver submission-ready study reports
Partner with Clinical Development, GVHEOR, Real-World Evidence, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, and Pharmacovigilance
Author epidemiology and pharmacoepidemiology sections of global regulatory documents
Communicate epidemiological data, study progress, risks, and timelines to US and EU Regulatory Leads and governance committees
Provide incidence, prevalence, survival, and comorbidity estimates for forecasting, commercial strategy, due diligence, and pipeline prioritization
Identify, evaluate, and access fit-for-purpose global real-world data assets
Lead RFPs, vendor evaluations, and SOW negotiations
Manage external investigators, CROs, and scientific steering committees to ensure studies meet budget, timeline, data integrity, and compliance standards
Guide biostatisticians and statistical programmers on analytical specifications and advanced epidemiological methods
Present research findings at oncology and neurology congresses and author peer-reviewed manuscripts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (PhD, ScD, DrPH, or MS/MPH) in Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology, Health Services Research, or a closely related quantitative public health discipline
Minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience for PhD or 6+ years for Master's
Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, an academic research center, or an epidemiology/RWE-focused CRO
Proven, hands-on experience designing and executing epidemiological studies in rare diseases
Demonstrated track record of leading epidemiological research in oncology
Proven expertise in non-interventional study designs, including retrospective/prospective cohorts, disease registries, and synthetic/external control arms using real-world data
Direct experience working with complex longitudinal healthcare databases
Demonstrated ability to independently lead cross-functional study teams, manage external vendor performance and budgets, and balance multiple priorities
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to work effectively in a hybrid/remote matrix environment, with availability to travel approximately 10% as needed
Prior experience supporting neurology, neuro-oncology, or rare neurological conditions
Direct experience preparing and defending epidemiology-driven regulatory submissions before FDA, EMA, MHRA, or PMDA
Experience with site-based data collection methods
Hands-on statistical programming proficiency in SAS, R, or Stata, or familiarity with RWE analytical platforms such as Aetion or Panalgo
Familiarity with post-marketing safety commitments, PASS/PAES protocols, and global pharmacovigilance regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation
Discretionary equity grants
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k retirement savings plan
Flexible paid vacation
Remote work arrangement
Hybrid/remote matrix environment
Travel approximately 10% as needed