Ipsen

Ipsen

Director, Epidemiology & RWE Sciences

Cambridge (US) · Director

Sponsorship not specified$177k-$260kDetected 1 day ago
Data ScienceStatisticsProduct ManagementProduct StrategyProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentPublic HealthFDA RegulatorySASResearchExperimental DesignLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationCritical ThinkingBiostatisticsEpidemiologyRegulatory Affairs

About the role

  • Title: Director, Epidemiology & RWE Sciences Company: Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.
  • About Ipsen: Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience.
  • Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.

Responsibilities

  • We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact.
  • Design prospective and retrospective pharmaco-epidemiology studies (including RWE studies) in the pre-/post-launch setting, including related to Regulatory post-approval commitments.
  • Develop and adopt robust, fit-for-purpose data generation and analytic methodologies that advance research goals across different life cycle management stages.
  • Drive the adoption of modern RWE methodologies and analytic techniques to generate impactful evidence in settings where conventional approaches may be limited.
  • Partner with Biostatistics, Data Science, and external vendors to ensure appropriate application and interpretation of advanced analytics within RWE studies.
  • Provide seamless and consistent support to global and local franchises.
  • In partnership with the Asset Teams, drive the RWE strategy per asset as part of IEGPs
  • Conduct critical review of RWE/Epidemiology studies designed by external service providers and/or cross-functional partners to ensure scientific robustness and alignment with strategic goals.
  • Support External Innovation and Business Development teams in assessment of external licensing opportunities by providing timely disease population assessments.
  • Partner with Clinical Development teams to provide Epi support for study design and planning activities.

Nice to have

  • Strong methodological and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated experience applying innovative methodologies and modern analytic approaches to RWE, ideally in oncology, or specialty diseases
  • Expert in data collection methods and strong familiarity with secondary data sources
  • Experience leading external analytic and evidence generating activities
  • Excellent data analytic skills, including knowledge of standard statistical software & packages (SAS, R, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to provide strong direct global project management/leadership skills
  • Exceptional critical thinking to help identify gaps, analyse findings and make recommendations while articulating next steps
  • Applies emerging knowledge and trends

Skills

  • WHAT - Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies
  • Establish end-to-end best practices for data generation and sharing (policy, SOP, Legal, Privacy, etc.).

Compensation

  • The annual base salary range for this position is $177,000-$259,600.

Benefits

  • Develop and review study protocols and statistical analysis plans in collaboration with Biometry, Medical and other internal stakeholders.
  • Advanced degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Outcomes Research, Pharmacoepidemiology, Biostatistics, Medicine (MD), or a related scientific discipline required.
  • Ensure linkage of study data and insights gathered from external experts, including HCPs and patient organisations, in close continuous partnership with Medical Asset Leads and Therapy Areas.

Company info

  • Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.
  • About Ipsen:
  • Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience.
  • Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries.
  • At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company's success.
  • Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!
  • For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.
  • Job Description:
  • 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.
  • This role provides scientific and strategic leadership to ensure that robust, fit‑for‑purpose RWE is generated to support regulatory, payer, clinical, and medical decision‑making, with a strong focus on high‑unmet‑need oncology indications.
  • The Director will define and execute integrated evidence plans (IEPs), oversee RWE studies (e.g., registries, retrospective and prospective observational studies, database studies), and partner closely with Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, HEOR, Biostatistics, and Safety.
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