Senior Principal Epidemiologist

Summary

Join Biogen as a Senior Principal Epidemiologist and contribute to impactful real-world research shaping our understanding of therapies and diseases. This hybrid or remote position within the USA involves designing, implementing, and reporting on observational studies. You will assist in preparing scientific publications and contribute to pharmacovigilance activities. Leading epidemiology activities for early development programs may be part of your responsibilities, depending on experience. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, and collaboration with data analysts and stakeholders. Biogen offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Recent PhD in Epidemiology (preferred)
• OR Master's in Public Health with a focus in Epidemiology and minimum 4 years of post-graduate experience in a pharmaceutical industry setting
• Superb scientific writing, with a track record of publications
• Excellent organizational skills, and knows how to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of more advanced observational studies; May write first drafts of research protocols, analysis plans, and reports
• Critically review epidemiologic literature and prepare more advanced systematic literature reviews and more complicated epidemiology packages
• Under the supervision of a Director, Epidemiology, lead epidemiology activities for one or more small, early developmental programs. Work directly with the data analysts for execution of database study protocols
• Assist in preparing scientific abstracts, posters, and manuscripts as needed
• With minimal review from an Associate Director or Director, produce contributions to PSURs, Pharmacovigilance activities, and Risk Management plans
• Depending on the request, this position may generate a report independently and communicate directly with stakeholders (i.e., SABR or Clinical MDs, NPC)

Preferred Qualifications

For recent PhD graduates in Epidemiology, pharmaceutical industry experience (e.g., internships or contract work)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation