Epidemiologist Join IQVIA's Sponsor-Dedicated FSP team and help advance healthcare through real-world evidence. We bring together scientific expertise and real-world data to help sponsors make decisions and accelerate evidence generation to improve patient outcomes. In this role, you'll work closely with one sponsor, gaining deep knowledge of their therapies while leveraging IQVIA's global expertise.
Overview:
This role supports the design, execution, and delivery of RWE/Epidemiology studies, contributing scientific and methodological expertise across assigned studies and workstreams. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Epidemiologist helps ensure studies are scientifically sound, operationally feasible, and aligned with Medical Evidence Generation priorities. The Epidemiologist contributes to a range of scientific deliverables, including protocols, analyses, reports, and publications, while maintaining quality standards and supporting evidence generation activities.
Organizational Relationships:
Reports to the sponsor's RWE/Epidemiology Lead within their Integrated Evidence Generation (IEG) organization.
Collaborates with Medical Evidence Development (MED) colleagues, CMO colleagues (e.g., DS&A, Regulatory, Safety), clinicians, HV&E/GAV, and other cross-functional partners to support study design and execution.
Works with external vendors supporting study activities and deliverables.
Responsibilities
Scientific Expertise:
Applies epidemiologic methods and scientific principles to support RWE/Epidemiology studies.
Contributes to the development of scientific deliverables, including study concepts, protocols, analysis plans, reports, and publications.
Conducts literature reviews and evidence assessments to support study design and interpretation.
Supports real-world data assessments and landscape evaluations, including evaluation of new datasets and networks in Europe.
Assists with responding to epidemiologic information requests, including safety-related and ad hoc analyses.
Ensures accuracy, quality, and scientific integrity of assigned work.
Study Execution:
Supports study feasibility assessments and operational planning activities.
Collaborates with MED Evidence Generation Operations teams and external vendors to support study execution.
Contributes to inspection and audit readiness activities for RWE/Epidemiology studies.
Performs code list review, data quality control, and validation activities.
Supports study management activities and other tasks as needed to facilitate successful study delivery.
Requirements:- EducationPhD in Epidemiology
- Experience2 or more years of full time, professional experience within a pharma company or pharma consulting organization (not including postdoctoral fellowship)
- Experience supporting RWE/Epidemiology studies in academia, industry, or a contract research organization.
- Knowledge of one or more therapeutic areas, including migraine, obesity, anti-infectives, inflammation, immunology, rare disease, or CV/metabolic disease.
- Experience contributing to study protocols, research reports, analyses, and/or publications.
- Experience working within cross-functional or matrixed teams.
- SkillsStrong understanding of epidemiologic methods and observational research.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to collaborate successfully within cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work with analysts and programmers to support execution of analysis plans.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality scientific work.
What's in it for you?- Be part of a forward-thinking team that helps shape the next generation of evidence-based healthcare.
- Work hand-in-hand with one leading sponsor, gaining deep expertise in their therapies.
- Access IQVIA's global network who supports your growth
- This is your chance to make an impact, while building a career that matters.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $109,200.00 - $273,000.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
