Epidemiology Lead in Hatfield

At Viatris, we see healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. We act decisively, and our unique positioning provides stability in a world where healthcare needs are constantly changing. Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

This is achieved through:

• Access – Access to high-quality, proven medicines and vaccines as well as newly developed biosimilars for patients in all circumstances worldwide.
• Leadership – Improving patient health through forward-looking sustainable corporate governance and innovative solutions.
• Partnership – Optimal use of our competencies to enable people to access products and services.

Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach, and better access to treatment.

For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world.

The Role & What You Will Be Doing

The Epidemiology Lead is a strategic and scientific leader responsible for shaping and executing epidemiology and evidence generation strategies across the entire product lifecycle - from early development through launch and post-launch phases. This role ensures that robust, high-quality epidemiological insights inform key decisions in clinical development, regulatory submissions, market access, and post-marketing safety surveillance.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Epidemiology & Evidence Generation
  • Generate evidence to support clinical development, regulatory filings, health technology assessments, and post-marketing safety commitments.
  • Lead the design and execution of epidemiological studies to quantify disease burden, treatment patterns, and patient outcomes in collaboration with the Outcomes Research (OR) team.
  • Develop study protocols, statistical analysis plans, and methodologies for observational and real-world studies.
  • Ensure scientific rigor, data quality, and compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.
• Lifecycle Support
  • Provide epidemiological input during early development for target product profiles and clinical trial design.
  • Post-launch, monitor product performance, safety, and effectiveness through observational studies and registries.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with clinical development, global medical affairs, regulatory, market access, and commercial teams to align epidemiology strategies with asset priorities.
  • Engage external stakeholders including academic institutions, healthcare providers, and regulatory agencies.
  • Collaborate with patient advocacy groups to incorporate patient perspectives into study design and evidence generation.
• Technical Expertise
  • Apply advanced epidemiological methods and statistical techniques to analyze large and complex datasets.
  • Utilize diverse real-world data sources (EHRs, claims, registries, patient-reported outcomes) for evidence generation.
  • Stay abreast of emerging methodologies, technologies, and regulatory guidance in epidemiology and real-world evidence.
• Communication & Reporting
  • Translate complex epidemiological findings into actionable insights for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Prepare and present evidence packages for regulatory authorities, HTA bodies, and scientific forums.
  • Develop publication strategies and lead dissemination of study results in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Operational Excellence
  • Ensure adherence to ethical standards, data privacy, and compliance requirements globally.
  • Manage budgets, timelines, and resources for epidemiology projects.
  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation in epidemiology processes and tools.

About Your Skills & Experience

• Masters in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or related field. Ph.D. is preferred.
• Proven track record in designing and executing epidemiological studies across product lifecycle.
• Experience in managing large datasets, conducting complex data analyses, and extracting meaningful insights.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans aligned with business objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including medical affairs, clinical development, commercial, and regulatory.
• Proficiency in statistical software packages.

Benefits at Viatris

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. Some of our benefits include the following on top of a competitive salary:

• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives
• Bonus scheme
• Health insurance
• Pension

Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris

At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be.

Sustainability at Viatris

Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.