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How much do director epidemiology jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for director epidemiology in Decatur, GA is $103,112.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,300.00 and $127,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Director of Epidemiology do?

A Director of Epidemiology leads and manages teams responsible for studying patterns, causes, and effects of diseases within populations. They design and oversee research studies, analyze public health data, and develop strategies to prevent and control health problems. This role often involves collaborating with other health professionals, ensuring regulatory compliance, and communicating findings to stakeholders and the public. Directors of Epidemiology play a crucial role in shaping public health policies and responding to health crises.

What is the difference between Director Epidemiology vs Epidemiologist?

AspectDirector EpidemiologyEpidemiologist
Required CredentialsMaster's or PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health, or related field; extensive experienceMaster's or PhD in Epidemiology or Public Health; entry to mid-level experience
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles in healthcare organizations, government agencies, or research institutionsResearch, data analysis, fieldwork in public health settings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in organizations with strategic oversight responsibilitiesCommonly employed in research, government, and healthcare sectors

The main difference between a Director Epidemiology and an Epidemiologist is the level of responsibility. The Director Epidemiology oversees teams, develops strategies, and manages projects, while Epidemiologists focus on conducting research, analyzing data, and supporting public health initiatives. Both roles require strong epidemiological credentials, but the Director position involves leadership and strategic planning.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director of Epidemiology, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Epidemiology, you need advanced expertise in epidemiological methods, data analysis, and public health, typically supported by a master's or doctoral degree in epidemiology or a related field. Proficiency with statistical software such as SAS, R, or STATA, as well as experience managing large datasets and knowledge of disease surveillance systems, is essential. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and effective communication are vital soft skills for guiding teams and collaborating with stakeholders. These skills ensure rigorous research, impactful public health interventions, and successful leadership of epidemiological initiatives.

How does a Director of Epidemiology typically collaborate with cross-functional teams within an organization?

A Director of Epidemiology often works closely with clinical research, data science, regulatory affairs, and public health teams to design and execute studies that inform decision-making. This role involves frequent communication to align project goals, ensure data integrity, and interpret findings for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Collaboration is key when developing study protocols, managing epidemiological data, and translating results into actionable insights for policy or product development. Effective directors foster an environment of open dialogue and interdisciplinary cooperation to drive impactful outcomes.
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Dir, Epidemiology Pipeline (TA - Virology)

Dir, Epidemiology Pipeline (TA - Virology)

Syneos Health/ inVentiv Health Commercial LLC

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Dir, Epidemiology Pipeline (TA - Virology)

Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.

Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for.

Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you'll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to accelerate the delivery of therapies, because we are passionate to change lives.

Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know:

WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

  • We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
  • We are committed to our Total Self culture - where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
  • We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives - we're able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Job Responsibilities

JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK. This position is part of an ongoing talent pipeline; while there is no immediate opening, qualified candidates will be considered as opportunities become available.
*Looking for SME in Virology Clinical Trials
-Serves as a scientific resource for RWLP management, Company senior management, and other Functions within Company providing expertise in multiple scientific areas.

*Works hand-in-hand with RWLP management, business development, and operations personnel to develop and win global business opportunities; helps to lead the development and delivery of project proposals, bid defenses, and represents capabilities presentations.

*Provides overall scientific oversight of selected projects, responsible for meeting or exceeding customer expectations for timelines, budgets, quality, and overall satisfaction.

*Coordinates with the project manager to oversee the scientific aspects of study start-up and ongoing study management. Leads the development of and/or peer-review essential study documents including the protocol, case report forms, statistical analysis plan, study management plans, and interim/final study reports. Facilitates scientific advisory boards for safety studies and produces scientific reports/manuscripts/abstracts/presentations.

*Maintains a strong working understanding of clinical and epidemiological practice guidelines, clinical research models, protocol designs, real-world research development trends, and regulatory expectations and develops trainings for RWLP/Company organization to enhance their familiarization of epidemiologic study designs and applicable guidelines.

*Responsible for the continued building of organizational capacity, improvement of scientific and operational processes and methodologies for non-traditional site management tasks (i.e., remote or central monitoring approaches, minimized regulatory document collection, etc.), integrated RWLP technology solutions including secondary database resources, and RWLP Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) development and maintenance.

*Works collaboratively across the organization to help develop business opportunities in the area of post marketing safety commitments and/or risk management; develops and recommends techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, cut costs, take advantage of opportunities, and maintain state-of-the-art practices.

*Works to develop collegial relationships with sponsors, thought-leaders and clinical investigators.

*Develops abstracts, provides podium presentations, and leads authorship of articles, manuscripts, etc. in industry and peer-reviewed journals to promote Company services.

Requirements:

*SME in Virology Clinical Trials

*Requires graduate degree in Epidemiology, Statistics, or Public Health; (Masters; Preferred Doctorate);

*Requires in-depth knowledge of and experience with a variety of study designs; familiarity with post-marketing and late phase study designs as well as relevant guidelines preferred;

*Requires basic knowledge of statistical programming language(s) (e.g., SAS, R, Python);

*Excellent communication, presentation, both written and spoken;

*Strong personal communication and team-oriented skills;

*Demonstrated leadership and technical skills.

We are always excited to connect with great talent. This posting is intended for a [possible] upcoming opportunity rather than a live role. By expressing your interest, you'll be added to our talent pipeline and considered should this role become available.

At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

Salary Range:

The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

Get to know Syneos Health


Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you'll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.

http://www.syneoshealth.com

Additional Information


Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.


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