Director, Epidemiology & RWE Sciences

About the role

The Director, Epidemiology and RWE Sciences will support pre- and post-launch evidence generating activities across all Oncology products. The role is responsible for leading the global evidence strategy and real‑world evidence generation for Ipsen’s oncology assets across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

The Director will define and execute integrated evidence plans (IEPs), oversee RWE studies, and partner closely with Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, HEOR, Biostatistics, and Safety. The role will be responsible for methodological epidemiological & RWE leadership and will contribute to the development of new SOPs and guidance documents.

• Partner effectively across the enterprise to support the identified evidence needs across Oncology
• Provide strategic input to shape evidence that addresses regulatory, HTA, payer, clinician, and patient needs
• Conduct critical review of RWE/Epidemiology studies designed by external service providers and/or cross-functional partners
• Ensure the fulfilment of timely, high-quality epidemiology/RWE sections of Regulatory documents for agencies worldwide
• Develop and review study protocols and statistical analysis plans in collaboration with Biometry, Medical and other internal stakeholders
• Mentor and provide functional leadership to RWE and evidence generation team members as applicable

Requirements

• Minimum 8-10 years of biotech/pharmaceutical experience in an Epidemiology, clinical RWE or outcomes research role
• Strong methodological and analytical skills
• Knowledge of medical, regulatory, and payor systems in one or more regions of the world
• Demonstrated experience in designing and conducting pharmaco-epidemiology studies in support of pre-/post-approval evidence generating activities
• Excellent data analytic skills, including knowledge of standard statistical software & packages (SAS, R, etc.)

Qualifications

An advanced degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Outcomes Research, Pharmacoepidemiology, Biostatistics, Medicine (MD), or a related scientific discipline is required. A PhD or MD/MPH is strongly preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication, written, interpersonal, presentation and influencing skills
• Ability to prioritize effectively
• Ability to work, lead and thrive in a cross-functional team environment
• Cross-cultural awareness

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including 401(k) with company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Parental leave, paid time off, a discretionary winter shutdown, well-being allowance, commuter benefits

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $177,000-$259,600. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentives program as well as our long-term incentives program.