Epidemiology Lead

Viatris Hatfield, England, United Kingdom

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At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.
Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.
We do so via:
– Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
– Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
– Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.
Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment.
For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Epidemiology Lead role will make an impact.

• Epidemiology & Evidence Generation – Generate evidence to support clinical development, regulatory filings, health technology assessments, and post‑marketing safety commitments; lead the design and execution of epidemiological studies; develop study protocols, statistical analysis plans, and methodologies for observational and real‑world studies; ensure scientific rigor, data quality, and compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.
• Lifecycle Support – Provide epidemiological input during early development for target product profiles and clinical trial design; post‑launch, monitor product performance, safety, and effectiveness through observational studies and registries.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Partner with clinical development, global medical affairs, regulatory, market access, and commercial teams to align epidemiology strategies with asset priorities; engage external stakeholders including academic institutions, healthcare providers, regulatory agencies, and patient advocacy groups.
• Technical Expertise – Apply advanced epidemiological methods and statistical techniques to analyze large and complex datasets; utilize diverse real‑world data sources (EHRs, claims, registries, patient‑reported outcomes) for evidence generation; stay abreast of emerging methodologies, technologies, and regulatory guidance.
• Communication & Reporting – Translate complex epidemiological findings into actionable insights for internal and external stakeholders; prepare and present evidence packages for regulatory authorities, HTA bodies, and scientific forums; develop publication strategies and lead dissemination of study results in peer‑reviewed journals and conferences.
• Operational Excellence – Ensure adherence to ethical standards, data privacy, and compliance requirements globally; manage budgets, timelines, and resources for epidemiology projects; drive continuous improvement and innovation in epidemiology processes and tools.

• Masters in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or related field. Ph.D. is preferred.
• Proven track record in designing and executing epidemiological studies across product lifecycle.
• Experience in managing large datasets, conducting complex data analyses, and extracting meaningful insights.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans aligned with business objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including medical affairs, clinical development, commercial, and regulatory.
• Proficiency in statistical software packages.

• Excellent career progression…