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Senior Epidemiologist, Inflammation, External Comparator Expertise (FSP Sponsor Dedicated)

Senior Epidemiologist, Inflammation, External Comparator Expertise (FSP Sponsor Dedicated)

IQVIA

Wayne, PA • Remote

$110K - $276K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

IQVIA rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

54th of 204 rated it services

Job description

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:
IQVIA is seeking an accomplished epidemiology leader to drive the design and execution of innovative real-world evidence (RWE) strategies for a leading sponsor organization.

This senior role combines scientific rigor with strategic influence, enabling you to shape high-impact observational research that informs clinical development, regulatory decisions, and market access.

Responsibilities:

Study Lead: Lead execution of studies to generate actionable RWE within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.Focus areas include but not limited to:

  • External comparators
  • Natural history of disease
  • Treatment patterns and switching
  • Comparative safety/effectiveness

Epidemiology Leadership: Design and drive development of study protocols, statistical analysis plans, and study reports addressing priority methodological questions.

Data Strategy: Conduct feasibility and assessment of fit-for-purpose real-world data (RWD) sources (claims, EHR, registries) to enable timely execution of RWE initiatives.

RWD expertise: Construct cohorts, validate key variables, and guide implementation of descriptive and comparative analyses using RWD for complex research questions.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong partnerships with internal teams, external vendors, and sponsor stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery of strategic objectives.

Requirements:

  • PhD in Epidemiology with 5 or more years of experience as an Epidemiologist within a pharmaceutical company or pharma consulting organization (with demonstrated leadership experience).
  • Master's in Epidemiology with 10 or more years of experience as an Epidemiologist within a pharmaceutical company or pharma consulting organization may be acceptable.
  • Extensive experience designing external comparator studies for regulatory purposes.

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.

This is a remote role. Candidates must be based in the US.

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 $110,500.00 - $276,100.00. 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.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Durham, NC, US

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