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Senior Director, Epidemiology & Real World Evidence
Senior Director, Epidemiology & Real World EvidenceShionogi Inc. • Florham Park, NJ, United States
Senior Director, Epidemiology & Real World Evidence

Senior Director, Epidemiology & Real World Evidence

Shionogi Inc. • Florham Park, NJ, United States
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Overview

The Senior Director, Global Epidemiology & Real-World Evidence (RWE) sets and drives the U.S. RWE strategy across therapeutic areas while ensuring alignment with global vision. Serving as a methodological authority, the Senior Director directs large, complex vendor relationships and database investments, integrates RWE across functions, and represents the company externally with regulators, payers, and scientific societies. The role provides leadership to global epidemiology staff and plays a critical role in shaping organizational-level RWE standards, innovation, and external influence.

Responsibilities

  • Define and own epidemiology and RWE strategy across therapeutic areas, with a strong focus on the U.S.
  • Serve as authority on epidemiologic methodologies, causal inference, database strategy, and vendor frameworks.
  • Cascade global RWE vision into U.S. execution; ensure alignment across geographies (U.S., EU, Japan).
  • Direct large, complex RWE budgets, including database investments, vendor partnerships, and external collaborations.
  • Provide authoritative input into organizational decisions (trial design, labeling, regulatory / payer evidence packages).
  • Represent company externally as a thought leader at FDA / EMA meetings, payer negotiations, and scientific societies (ISPOR, DIA, PhRMA).
  • Lead organizational-wide innovation in epidemiology, advancing methodologies and data capabilities.
  • Directly manage U.S.-based Director and consultants; provide mentorship across global epidemiology functions.
  • Build functional capabilities, including processes, SOPs, systems, and innovation pipelines.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

  • PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics or related field; or MD / PharmD with advanced epidemiology training.
  • Minimum 12 years in pharma / biotech with demonstrated leadership of global RWE programs.
  • Proven expertise in epidemiologic methods, database strategy, and observational research designs.
  • Strong record of regulatory engagement, payer influence, and external thought leadership.
  • Prior line management experience with ability to mentor and develop scientific staff.
  • Executive presence with excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Competencies

  • Ability to set U.S. / organizational-wide RWE strategy aligned to global vision.
  • Recognized methodological expert and decision-maker.
  • Owns and directs budgets; allocates resources effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence regulators, payers, and scientific societies.
  • Builds teams, sets functional standards, and develops global RWE capabilities.
  • Champions advanced methods and anticipates regulatory trends.
  • Other Requirements

  • This role has significant authority and decision-making rights at the U.S. organizational level (TA-spanning, global alignment, methodological authority, budget ownership, external representation).
  • Ability and willingness to travel approximately 10-15% of the year both domestically and internationally
  • Must live a commutable distance to our US Corporate Headquarters in Florham Park, NJ. Office presence required at least 50% of the time per month
  • Additional Information

    The base salary range for this full-time position is $270,000 - $305,000. Individual pay is determined by several factors, which include but are not limited to : job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range does not include the comprehensive benefits, bonus, long-term incentive, applicable allowances, or any additional compensation that may be associated with this role.

    EEO

    Shionogi Inc. is an equal opportunity employer supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment opportunities based on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, status as a disabled veteran, a recently separated veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veterans, and Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. It is the policy of Shionogi Inc. to undertake affirmative action for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements to recruit a diverse pool of protected veteran and individuals with disabilities applicants and to ensure that our employment practices are, in fact, non-discriminatory.

    If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this website to apply for a vacancy as a result of your disability. You can request accommodations by calling 973-307-3550 or by sending an email to ShionogiHR@shionogi.com.

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