Associate Director, Epidemiology Analytics

Associate Director, Epidemiology Analytics Employer Daiichi Sankyo Location Basking Ridge - NJ Start date May 1, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Science/R D , Epidemiology Required Education Masters Degree/MBA Position Type Full time Hotbed Pharm Country , Best Places to Work Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job

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Associate Director, Epidemiology Analytics Job Requisition ID:

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5/1/26 At Daiichi Sankyo, we are united by a single purpose, to improve lives around the world through innovative medicines. With a legacy of innovation since 1899, a presence in more than 30 countries, and more than 19,000 employees, we are advancing breakthrough therapies in oncology, cardiovascular disease, rare diseases, and immune disorders. Guided by our 2030 vision to "be an innovative global healthcare company contributing to the sustainable development of society", we are shaping a healthier, more hopeful future for patients, their families, and society. Job Summary This position of Associate Director has responsibilities as a safety data scientist in Epidemiology Analytics group of Clinical Safety and Pharmacovigilance (CSPV) at Daiichi Sankyo. This position uses and analyzes both clinical trial data and real-world data (RWD) to support our products under the supervision of the head of Epidemiology Analytics. This position leads the development and implementation of statistical analysis plan to support signal detection and evaluation, risk-benefit assessment, and other drug safety evaluation activities. This position collaborates with internal and external stakeholders including statisticians, epidemiologists, clinical safety and pharmacovigilance, regulatory, clinical, and other project stakeholders. In this position, you will play a critical role in supporting Epidemiologist and Safety Science team during an evaluation of adverse events and assessment of potential risks associated with our pharmaceutical products. We are looking for a detail-oriented, experienced, resilient, and proactive individual with outstanding analytical and communication skills in the industry or service provider settings. If you are driven by a desire to make a positive impact on the enrichment of quality of life around the world, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Responsibilities Provide data management of diverse data (e.g., real-world setting and clinical trial) to set up epidemiologic data sets for various approaches, quantitative epidemiologic data analysis, interpretation of results, visualization of results, and generate manuscripts to disseminate findings. Conduct statistical analyses for epidemiological research and safety queries, including but not limited to: o Descriptive summary and multivariable regression o Exploratory analysis for safety endpoints in clinical trial data o Setup and analysis of case-control and cohort study designs o Signal detection analysis in spontaneous reports (e.g., FAERS, EVDAS) o Signal detection/evaluation analysis in RWD o Data mining (including free-text mining of unstructured data fields) using diverse data sources and methods o Development of automation platform (e.g., R Shiny App) o Literature review and meta-analysis Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and manage adverse events and risks associated with pharmaceutical products. Participate in cross-functional meetings and provide input and guidance as needed. Participate in the preparation and submission of regulatory documents related to drug safety. Maintain and manage project plans to provide deliverables on time. Collaborate with global epidemiology teams to ensure consistency and quality in safety reporting and processes. Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines related to pharmacovigilance and drug safety. Stay informed about emerging safety issues and contribute to the development of risk management strategies. Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members Qualifications Education Qualifications Master's Degree in Biostatistics, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Epidemiology, or related field plus 7 years of experience in epidemiologic methods and data analysis (pharmaceutical industry in safety or associated service provider experience is preferred) required PhD in Biostatistics, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Epidemiology, or related field plus 4 years of experience in epidemiologic methods and data analysis (pharmaceutical industry in safety or associated service provider experience is preferred) preferred Experience Qualifications 3 or more years of professional experience within the pharmaceutical industryDemonstrated professional statistician skills and expertise Proven experience leading large and/or complex statistical programming projects preferredExperience providing technical and/or programming guidance and mentoring to junior programmers, fellows and team members. Ability and interest to work across cultures and geographies Ability to adapt to change and seamlessly assimilate to new projects and stakeholders Experience developing statistical analysis plan and Meta Data Repositories Familiarity with data management concepts of non-interventional studies Strategic thinking Demonstrate proficiency with programming in R, SAS, SQL, and/or Python for data mining and epidemiologic analysis Travel Requirements Ability to travel up to 20% of the time. Both domestic and occasional travel may be required Additional Information Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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USD$157,920.00 - USD$236,880.00 Download Our Benefits Summary PDF Professionals Company Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative pharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and address diversified, unmet medical needs of people globally by leveraging our world-class science and technology. With more than 100 years of scientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo and its 15,000 employees around the world draw upon a rich legacy of innovation and a robust pipeline of promising new medicines to help people. In addition to a strong portfolio of medicines for cardiovascular diseases, under the Group's 2025 Vision to become a "Global Pharma Innovator with Competitive Advantage in Oncology," Daiichi Sankyo is primarily focused on providing novel therapies in oncology, as well as other research areas centered around rare diseases and immune disorders. For more information, please visit: www.daiichisankyo.com . Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., headquartered in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, is a member of the Daiichi Sankyo Group. To learn more about Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., please visit www.dsi.com .

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