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Zealand Pharma

Director, US HEOR & RWE

New York, NY · Remote

PhD, PharmD, MPH, or Master's in Health Economics, Outcomes Research, Epidemiology, or a related ... Zealand Pharma was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a team in the ...

Novartis

Associate Director RWE Manager

Home, PA · On-site

... epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, economics or similar. Work Experience: * Extensive relevant experience expected conducting research in the pharma industry ...

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How much do pharma epidemiology jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for pharma epidemiology in the United States is $85,222.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,000.00 and $101,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Pharma Epidemiology vs Clinical Pharmacology?

AspectPharma EpidemiologyClinical Pharmacology
Required CredentialsMaster's or PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health, or related fieldsDoctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), PhD in Pharmacology or related fields
Work EnvironmentResearch institutions, pharmaceutical companies, regulatory agenciesHospitals, clinics, research labs, pharmaceutical companies
Industry UsageDrug safety, post-marketing surveillance, epidemiological studiesDrug development, dosing, clinical trials, patient care

Pharma Epidemiology focuses on studying drug safety and effectiveness through population-based research, often in regulatory or research settings. Clinical Pharmacology emphasizes understanding drug actions, dosing, and patient treatment, typically within clinical or hospital environments. Both roles require advanced degrees but serve different aspects of drug development and patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pharma epidemiologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pharma Epidemiologist, you need strong analytical skills, a solid background in public health or epidemiology (often with a master's or doctoral degree), and knowledge of biostatistics and study design. Familiarity with statistical software (such as SAS, R, or STATA), data management systems, and regulatory requirements is typically required. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and collaboration skills help in presenting findings and working with interdisciplinary teams. These competencies are essential for accurately assessing drug safety, guiding public health decisions, and ensuring regulatory compliance in the pharmaceutical industry.

What is pharma epidemiology?

Pharma epidemiology, also known as pharmaceutical epidemiology, is the study of the uses and effects of drugs in large populations. It combines principles from pharmacology and epidemiology to understand the patterns, causes, and outcomes related to medication use. Professionals in this field analyze data to assess drug safety, effectiveness, and potential side effects, helping inform regulatory decisions and public health policies. Pharma epidemiologists often work in collaboration with pharmaceutical companies, regulatory agencies, and academic institutions to monitor medication outcomes and improve patient safety.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in pharma epidemiology, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in pharma epidemiology often encounter challenges such as managing large, complex datasets and ensuring data quality and integrity. They must also stay current with evolving regulatory requirements and effectively communicate findings to both scientific and non-scientific stakeholders. Building strong collaborations with clinical, regulatory, and biostatistics teams is essential to address these challenges. Utilizing robust data management tools and continuous professional development can help overcome these obstacles and foster career growth.
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Infographic showing various Pharma Epidemiology job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,222 per year, or $41 per hour.

Senior Epidemiologist, Immunology, RWE (FSP Sponsor Dedicated)

IQVIA

Philadelphia, PA • On-site, Remote

$109K - $273K/yr

Full-time

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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.

Core Function Description:

This role will support the Inflammation, Real World Evidence team, providing scientific and strategic epidemiology support for clinical development and drug safety activities. This role will leverage secondary real-world data (RWD) sources to generate evidence that informs regulatory, safety, and clinical development decisions across the product lifecycle.


Key responsibilities include designing and conducting observational research studies, assessing evidence gaps, evaluating safety profiles, and developing evidence strategies to support regulatory interactions and clinical development programs. The Senior Epidemiologist will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Clinical Development, Safety, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, and Real-World Evidence stakeholders, to ensure appropriate epidemiologic approaches are applied to address critical business and scientific questions.


The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in epidemiologic methods, demonstrated experience working within pharma or biotech, and a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements related to clinical development and safety evidence generation.

This is a fully remote position based in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, or equivalent) in Epidemiology.

  • 5 to 7 years of epidemiology experience within a pharmaceutical/biotechnology company.

  • Demonstrated experience supporting clinical development and/or drug safety.

  • Strong expertise in observational research methods and the use of commercial healthcare databases such as HealthVerity, Pharmetrics Plus, TriNetX, or similar real-world data assets.

  • Solid understanding of regulatory requirements and evidence needs supporting clinical development, including the generation of evidence to address regulatory questions related to safety profiles and evidence gaps for Phase II and Phase III programs.

  • Proven ability to design, execute, and interpret epidemiologic studies that support regulatory, clinical, or safety objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Inflammation and Immunology therapeutic areas.

  • Knowledge of disease areas such as Atopic Dermatitis, Asthma, Lupus, Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP), Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, or other immune-mediated diseases.

  • Experience supporting assets within emerging immunology programs.

  • Experience working with primary or hybrid real-world data sources in addition to secondary data sources.

  • Prior experience supporting regulatory submissions or interactions with FDA, EMA, or other global health authorities.

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. Learn more athttps://jobs.iqvia.com

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. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

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.

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At IQVIA, we are passionate about helping customers and partners improve results and patient outcomes. Everything we do contributes to this vision for creating a healthier world. In today’s healthcare environment, it’s not only about how much data, information, and technology you have at your fingertips – it’s what you do with it. IQVIA is focused on making intelligent connections for customers across the entire healthcare ecosystem to help you drive healthcare forward. Whether that means partnering with novel technology companies to boost patient engagement, leveraging AI & machine learning to accelerate results, or using decentralized trials to reach the right patients wherever they are – we are always looking for smarter ways to move you forward.

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Durham, NC, US

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