Senior Director, Science (Epidemiology)

WELCOME to Aetion! We are a global leader in science-driven technology using real-world evidence to provide innovative healthcare solutions.  Aetion Substantiate is used to evaluate the safety, effectiveness and value of medications, delivering better outcomes to patients, medical professionals, and clients. We’ve partnered with top biopharma companies and are backed by leading venture capital firms to help increase our medical research and expand our product line. Aetion is headquartered in the US and has expanded throughout Europe with EU headquarters in Barcelona.  Recent Achievements:  European Medicines Agency selected Aetion to support safety and efficacy research in Europe Collaboration with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Strategic partnership with Quinten Health to use Artificial Intelligence and Real-World Evidence to reduce research timelines Aetion and Cegedim Health Data long-term partnership to expand real-world evidence research in Europe Aetion and Aetion’s leadership are recipients of several prestigious awards:  Built In Boston , Built In New York , & Built In Los Angeles 2023 Best Places to Work Parity.org’s 2022 Best Companies for Women to Advance NYC Health Business Leaders’ 2022 Digital Health 100 CB Insights’ 2022 Digital Health 150 Come join us!  PERKS of being an A-Teamer:   25 vacation days Daily in-office lunch stipend (and a fully stocked kitchen)   Sabbatical opportunity after five years of employment  Commitment to professional development opportunities with access to Skillsoft learning experience platform Employee-led initiatives including annual company-wide innovation day & DEI resource groups  Comprehensive private health coverage w/ out-of-network reimbursements options . Peer & company recognition programs Mental Health & Wellness Benefits  Monthly educational lunch & learns DESCRIPTION: The Senior Director, Science will provide senior leadership and management of a team of RWD scientists and have responsibility for overseeing a client portfolio and designing solutions to meet the RWE needs of life science and/or payer organizations.  In this capacity they will provide scientific and strategic leadership, advising on the overall program of research and analytic services provided to existing clients and offered to prospective clients.   The role will also require managing and overseeing the professional development of a large scientific team in a matrix environment as well as P&L responsibility (budget-setting, management and broad revenue). RESPONSIBILITIES:  Advise on overall program of scientific and analytic services provided to portfolio clients. Provide scientific and strategic guidance to internal team members and clients on study designs and analysis approaches. Responsibility for operating objectives, strategy build out, and associated budget for delivering solutions across a client portfolio. Manage and mentor a scientific team in meeting performance goals and professional development. Active  engagement with cross-functional department leaders in setting strategic business goals and making decisions. Contribute to external thought leadership including submission of conference abstracts, authorship of manuscripts, participation in other media including newsletters, workshops and webinars, etc., and involvement with professional societies. QUALIFICATIONS :  Basic Qualifications Master's +10 years experience; Doctoral degree + 8 years experience in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Economics or related field. Expert in core epidemiologic and biostatistical principles as applied in pharmacoepidemiology and/or health outcomes research.   Substantial experience in managing teams including performance management and mentoring and development for junior scientific staff. Track record of substantive publications and presentations at scientific conferences. Preferred Qualifications Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work. Exceptional attention to detail and extremely strong problem-solving skills to anticipate and proactively recommend solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Creative mind with an ability to assess and suggest optimal solutions or improvements. Aetion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aetion is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disabled status or, genetic information.