Senior Director Epidemiology

Job Category: Biotech/R&D/Science Job Description:At Wyeth, we have a vision of leading the way to a healthier world. We've committed ourselves to achieving this vision by making quality, integrity and excellence the hallmarks of our business. A Fortune 500 company and global leader in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, and animal healthcare products, we know that our employees are who keep us on the cutting edge of innovative discoveries and superior customer service. To sustain and enhance our leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry, we continue to recruit, develop and motivate individuals whose skills, values, and work ethic will grow and improve our business.Job SummaryThis position is responsible for the design, protocol development, and conduct of pre-and post-approval epidemiologic studies to address questions of product safety, disease burden, and natural history of disease. The incumbent serves as consultant to R & D, Medical Affairs, and Medical Pharmacovigilance to evaluate adverse experiences, interpret other data, and advise on observational study design. The Sr. Director, Epidemiology, may initiate the disbursement of grant funds for projects assigned.Job ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement epidemiologic studies to assess the safety of marketed products and to guide the development of innovative therapies Design and oversee analyses of existing data sources, including company safety data, population-based health statistics and external automated databases, to address questions about safety and the incidence, prevalence and natural history of disease Contribute to Risk Management Plan strategy and document creation Provide consultation to Wyeth safety review teams in the preparation of periodic safety update reports, product labeling, and responses to regulatory queries Present results of epidemiological research to regulatory agencies, professional societies, and in peer-reviewed journals Establish registries and other databases of patient information of potential use in the identification and evaluation of safety signals. Develop and maintain working relationships with pharmacoepidemiology consultants and investigatorsSupervise the work of epidemiology professionals and clerical support staff members. Recruit and develop epidemiology staff, and establish resource requirements You will interact with colleagues in safety surveillance, regulatory affairs, risk management, clinical research & development, global medical affairs, new business development, legal, and ex-US affiliates. Basic QualificationsMD and a graduate degree in Epidemiology, Public Health or related field. In lieu of a graduate degree, equivalent experience in Epidemiology, Public Health or related field will be accepted.At least 5 years of hands-on experience in Epidemiology and Pharmacoepidemiology in clinical industry experience. Exceptional leadership skills, ability to develop and lead a team. Good management skills, decisive, organized and ability to prioritize. Exceptional analytical and communication skills. Excellent computer skills. Experience in safety surveillance, a plus. Committed to the ethics and scientific standards.Relocation is available for this position.Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs. For more information and to apply online, please visit us at: www.wyeth.com/careers Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Search Firm Representatives: Please Read Carefully. Wyeth is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wyeth via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wyeth in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Wyeth, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wyeth as a result of the referral or through other means. Note: Any search agreement entered into with Wyeth prior to January 2004 is hereinafter void. Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Wyeth and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. For this reason, Wyeth has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by the Vice President, Strategic Staffing at Wyeth in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals.Expected Travel Time: None Zip Code :US-PA-Collegeville Leading the way to a healthier world.