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CSL Behring

Director, Epidemiology

King Of Prussia, PA · On-site

$250K - $280K/yr

Doctoral degree in Epidemiology or related quantitative discipline with at least 10 years of relevant experience (preferably in the pharmaceutical industry); or Master's degree in Epidemiology with ...

MSD

Senior Director, Epidemiology

West Point, PA · On-site

Sets epidemiology strategy at the product/indication level, aligning Epidemiology strategy plans ... Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry

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How much do pharmaceutical epidemiologist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for pharmaceutical epidemiologist 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 a pharmaceutical epidemiologist?

Pharmaceutical epidemiologists are public health professionals who study the effects, uses, and outcomes of pharmaceuticals within populations. They analyze data to assess drug safety, effectiveness, patterns of medication use, and the impact of pharmaceuticals on public health. Their work helps inform regulatory decisions, clinical guidelines, and health policy to ensure medications are used safely and effectively. These experts often collaborate with pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, and healthcare providers.

What is the difference between Pharmaceutical Epidemiologist vs Clinical Research Associate?

AspectPharmaceutical EpidemiologistClinical Research Associate
Required credentialsMaster's or PhD in epidemiology, public health, or related fieldBachelor's or master's in health sciences, clinical research, or related field
Work environmentResearch institutions, pharmaceutical companies, public health agenciesClinical trial sites, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies
Industry usageAnalyzes drug safety, disease patterns, and public health impactMonitors clinical trial progress, ensures protocol compliance

While both roles are vital in the pharmaceutical industry, a Pharmaceutical Epidemiologist focuses on studying drug safety and disease trends at a population level, often working with data analysis and public health policies. In contrast, a Clinical Research Associate primarily oversees the conduct of clinical trials, ensuring compliance and data integrity at trial sites. Both roles require strong scientific backgrounds but serve different functions within drug development and safety monitoring.

What are common challenges faced by pharmaceutical epidemiologists when collaborating with cross-functional teams?

Pharmaceutical epidemiologists often collaborate with clinical researchers, regulatory affairs, and data scientists, which can present challenges like aligning on study objectives, managing different data systems, and navigating varying regulatory requirements. Effective communication and a clear understanding of each team's priorities are crucial to ensure the integrity and applicability of epidemiological studies. Building strong relationships and fostering open dialogue helps streamline processes and ensures that research findings are translated appropriately for regulatory submissions or drug safety monitoring.

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

To thrive as a Pharmaceutical Epidemiologist, you need a solid background in epidemiology, biostatistics, and public health, typically supported by an advanced degree such as an MPH or PhD. Familiarity with statistical software (e.g., SAS, R), pharmacovigilance databases, and regulatory requirements is essential. Critical thinking, attention to detail, and strong communication skills set exceptional candidates apart in this role. These skills are crucial for accurately assessing drug safety, interpreting complex data, and ensuring effective communication of findings to stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
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Infographic showing various Pharmaceutical Epidemiologist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,222 per year, or $41 per hour.

Senior Epidemiologist, Immunology, RWE (FSP Sponsor Dedicated)

IQVIA

New Haven, CT • 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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