Epidemiology Lead Cambridge, MA Category: Data Sciences

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To be notified when applications are available again, please share your contact information here. --> Skip to main content Job Posting Find jobs for Location Radius Epidemiology Lead Cambridge, Massachusetts Apply Now Job ID R0190526 Category Data Sciences Subcategory Research & Development Business Unit Global Portfolio Division Job Type Full time By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description About the Role In this Associate Director level role, you will help advance epidemiology and real-world evidence strategies for assigned assets, disease areas, and research programs. You will play a key role in generating and applying epidemiologic evidence that informs development, regulatory, access, commercialization, and lifecycle decisions. Your work will contribute to identifying evidence gaps, strengthening integrated evidence plans, and supporting informed decision-making across the product lifecycle. You will be part of a collaborative, cross-functional environment, working closely with colleagues across research, development, and commercial teams to address important evidence needs. By applying rigorous observational research methods, real-world data, advanced analytics, digital tools, and AI-enabled approaches, you will help deliver evidence that supports regulatory success, patient access, scientific credibility, and asset differentiation. How You Will Contribute Partner with cross-functional teams to inform program strategies and integrated evidence plans while ensuring epidemiologic evidence is relevant and effectively communicated. Provide epidemiology expertise to support asset strategies, clinical development plans, regulatory activities, lifecycle planning, launch readiness, and commercialization efforts. Generate and interpret evidence to support key decisions related to indication prioritization, population estimates, patient segmentation, trial feasibility, endpoint selection, and development planning. Identify and evaluate data sources including claims data, electronic health records, registries, natural history datasets, biobanks, and other real-world data assets. Design and execute observational studies using appropriate methods and analytical approaches to address prioritized evidence questions. Author and review scientific materials including protocols, analysis plans, study reports, publications, regulatory submissions, and other evidence communications. Manage research partners and vendors to deliver high-quality studies on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable standards. Apply innovative technologies and methods including digital tools, advanced analytics, data visualization, and AI-enabled approaches to strengthen evidence generation. Qualifications Advanced degree in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, public health, biostatistics, health services research, outcomes research, decision sciences, or a related field; doctoral degree with 6+ years or master’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience preferred. Practical experience conducting epidemiology, outcomes research, or real-world evidence studies within a life sciences company, research organization, academic institution, or government agency. Experience in drug development and understanding of the role of observational research across development and commercialization activities. Demonstrated ability to design, conduct, and interpret complex observational studies. Understanding of regulatory and payer evidence requirements. Strong collaboration, communication, influencing, and project management skills in matrixed environments. Experience managing research partners, vendors, multiple priorities, and complex projects. Strong scientific communication skills with the ability to clearly present complex findings to diverse audiences. Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location: USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500 U.S. Base Salary Range: $154,400.00 - $242,550.00 The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. For information about our benefits, please click here . 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