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Epidemiologist (5874)

Aberdeen, MD · On-site

$121K - $141K/yr

... Epidemiologist to support the Department of Defense in protecting the health and readiness of ... by senior military leaders and interagency partners. This position supports a fast-paced ...

This role supports senior epidemiologists, data scientists, and public health subject matter ... Bachelor's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Health Sciences, Data Science, or ...

This role supports senior epidemiologists, data scientists, and public health subject matter ... Bachelor's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Health Sciences, Data Science, or ...

Associate Epidemiologist

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$53K - $88K/yr

This role supports senior epidemiologists, data scientists, and public health subject matter ... Bachelor's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Health Sciences, Data Science, or ...

Associate Epidemiologist

Houston, TX · On-site

$53K - $88K/yr

This role supports senior epidemiologists, data scientists, and public health subject matter ... Bachelor's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Health Sciences, Data Science, or ...

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How much do senior epidemiologist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior epidemiologist in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a senior epidemiologist do?

A Senior Epidemiologist is a public health professional who studies patterns and causes of diseases in populations. They design and oversee research studies, analyze health data, and develop strategies to prevent or control outbreaks of illness. In addition to conducting research, they often mentor junior staff, collaborate with other health professionals, and advise policymakers on public health issues. Their work is vital for informing health policy and improving community health outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior epidemiologist?

To thrive as a Senior Epidemiologist, you need advanced knowledge in biostatistics, disease surveillance, and epidemiologic research methods, typically supported by a master's or doctoral degree in public health or epidemiology. Proficiency with statistical software such as SAS, R, or STATA and experience with data management systems are crucial. Strong analytical thinking, leadership, and communication skills help in interpreting data and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. These skills are vital for accurately identifying health trends, guiding public health interventions, and influencing policy decisions.

What are some common challenges faced by senior epidemiologists when leading large-scale public health studies?

Senior Epidemiologists often encounter challenges such as coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring data quality across multiple sites, and adapting study protocols to evolving public health needs. Managing tight deadlines and balancing administrative responsibilities with research activities are also frequent hurdles. Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders, including government agencies and healthcare providers, are essential for overcoming these challenges and ensuring successful study outcomes.
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Infographic showing various Senior Epidemiologist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,287 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

Associate Director, Epidemiology Strategist

Scorpion Therapeutics

Princeton, NJ • On-site

$140 - $200/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Position Summary

Epidemiology Strategy Associate Director (individual contributor) responsible for ensuring accurate understanding of disease/drug epidemiology, scientifically valid contextualization of expected/reported adverse events, and appropriate support for regulatory activities to obtain/maintain approvals.

Duties/Responsibilities
  • Execute pharmacoepidemiology group vision/operational model and deliver high-quality activities.
  • Communicate value to Safety Management Teams (SMTs).
  • Conduct epidemiologic analyses and interpret results for SMTs and product development teams.
  • Create epidemiology strategy (under supervision of a senior epidemiologist) to support drug development, regulatory filings, and approval maintenance in one or more therapeutic areas.
  • Collaborate with product scientists and matrix partners to ensure correct/efficient strategy execution.
  • Develop innovative, valid pharmacoepidemiologic solutions to methodological challenges using real-world data.
  • Support SMT safety signal and benefit-risk evaluations with regulatory-aware epi strategies.
  • Support continuous improvement in pharmacoepidemiology practice to aid providers, regulatory requests, and patient health.
  • Assure compliance with good pharmacoepidemiology and BMS/regulatory/legal requirements.
  • May represent BMS Epidemiology externally.
Qualifications
  • Master’s level, Ph.D., or equivalent in relevant discipline (e.g., epidemiology, outcomes/health economics/services research).
  • Minimum 4 years relevant experience; at least 1 year in pharmaceutical industry or CRO.
  • At least 2 years hands-on real-world-data epidemiology/pharmacoepidemiology/outcomes/health economics/HTA experience.
Travel
  • Business travel for key congresses and internal/external engagements.
Compensation/Benefits (if eligible)
  • Health coverage (medical/pharmacy/dental/vision), wellbeing support, 401(k), disability/life insurance, and business travel protection.
  • Paid time off: flexible time off (unlimited for US exempt) or annual paid vacation (160 hours) for certain roles.
Application Instructions
  • None provided in the job description.
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