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Biogen5K–10K employees

Associate Director, Epidemiology

Cambridge, MA · Remote — US$176,000 – $242,000Posted 2 days ago

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Visa sponsorship

LikelyLow confidence

This employer sponsors, but not for roles like this one.

79 recent H-1B filings

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Green card sponsorship

Some historyMedium confidence

This employer has recently sponsored green cards.

12 recent certified PERM filings

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Job description

Preference will be given to candidates who can work in a hybrid arrangement, with weekly presence onsite at our headquarters in Cambridge, MA. However, remote work may be available for highly qualified candidates residing within the United States.

About This Role

The primary purpose of the Associate Director, Epidemiology position is to provide epidemiologic expertise (conceptual, methodological and statistical) to stakeholders across the company including Safety, Clinical Development, Quantitative Sciences and Development Operations, Worldwide Medical, and Value & Access. The Associate Director, Epidemiology, under the guidance of the Director, Epidemiology, and as part of the Development organization, will interact directly with research, development and post-market program teams to provide concrete deliverables to support decision making, progress programs through development, and meet regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead observational research including cohort, registry-based and database studies, for disease understanding or post-market safety studies
  • Review and synthesize epidemiological literature
  • Provide estimates of disease incidence and prevalence, disease progression and disease-specific risk factors
  • Contribute to regulatory activities including periodic safety update reports, pharmacovigilance, and risk management plans
  • Collaborate cross-functionally for evidence generation planning and execution

Who You Are

You enjoy designing and interpreting observational studies and are happy to work collaboratively with different functions.

Required Skills

  • PhD or ScD in Epidemiology or related field
  • At least 2 years experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or contract research organization setting
  • Expertise in literature review and synthesis
  • Expertise in designing, conducting and interpreting large database studies and cohort studies
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting and use a team approach to decision-making
  • Experience in epidemiology of immune mediated diseases or neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease is highly preferred

Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $176,000.00-$242,000.00

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
  • Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement 
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
  • Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance 
  • 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit 
  • 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
  • Employee stock purchase plan 
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year 
  • Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

Sponsorship evidence

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Visa sponsorship evidence

Current posting

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Employer H-1B history

79
recent certified H-1B filings
39
new-hire petitions
0
filings for similar roles
60
so far in FY2026
More evidence details
  • 79 recent certified H-1B filings across the employer
  • Still filing this year — 60 filings in FY2026
  • 67 USCIS H-1B new-employment approvals, counted separately from LCA filings
  • Strong filing activity in MA
  • 235 further USCIS approvals for extensions or transfers
  • We checked 133 filing titles for this employer and none describe work like this role
  • The posting says nothing about sponsorship either way

Strong filing activity in MA.

Green card sponsorship evidence

Employer PERM history

12
recent certified PERM filings
0
filings for similar roles
8
filings in this location
Certified PERM filings by fiscal year
202321
20248
202510
20266YTD

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How Openbound evaluates sponsorship

Visa history uses official U.S. Department of Labor H-1B LCA disclosure data and USCIS H-1B petition history. Green card history uses DOL PERM disclosure data. Each is read for the employer as a whole, for roles like this one, and for this location, weighted toward the most recent fiscal years.

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