About the company:

At Biogen, we offer a workplace that is unique, connected, resilient and impactful. Our purpose to find cures for rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry. We are connected as a team by this shared purpose, the pride we have in our work, and the inspiration we obtain from the lives we’re changing. We are resilient as we overcome obstacles, following the science to deliver for our patients. Most of all, our work allows us to have an impact. An impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine.   

About this role

As the Senior Principal Epidemiologist, you will support the epidemiologists housed in the Global Analytics and Data Sciences organization in the design, implementation, and reporting of internal research projects. You will have direct responsibility for completing more advanced real-world data analyses and interpret and report on findings under the supervision of a DU Lead, Director, or Associate Director, Epidemiology.

What you’ll do

• Assist in the design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of more advanced observational studies; May write first drafts of research protocols, analysis plans, and reports.
• Conduct analyses in national and/or global databases (i.e., SEER, NHANES, NHDS) to provide background rates of outcomes of interest.
• Critically review epidemiologic literature and prepare more advanced systematic literature reviews and more complicated epidemiology packages.
• With minimal review from Associate Director, Director, or DU Lead, the Sr. Principal Epidemiologists will produce contributions to PSURs, Pharmacovigilance activities, and Risk Management plans

Who you are:

You are an Epidemiologist who can work in a multi-disciplinary team setting, who pays close attention to detail, and has excellent oral and written communication skills.  You are a self-starter with a proactive mindset and a focus on delivering high-quality work products. 

Required Skills:

• MPH (or similar degree) with a focus on Epidemiology training and 3+ years post-graduate experience in pharmaceutical industry setting.
• PhD in Epidemiology and 0-1 years of post-graduate experience in a pharmaceutical industry setting.
• Experience with SAS/STATA/R 

Preferred Skills:

• Genetic epidemiolgy experence preferred 

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.