Senior Epidemiologist

IQVIA; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced analytics and clinical research is seeking an epidemiologist. The role involves leading epidemiology studies, supporting senior staff, and contributing to business development. This position offers remote work flexibility and requires strong methodological skills in health research.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with 5 years or Ph.D. with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong methodological training in observational health research.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of epidemiology methods in real-world studies.
• Author protocols, reports, and study documents.
• Support business development proposals.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in epidemiology

Ph.D.

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SAS

R

Job description

IQVIA’s Global Epidemiology and Database Studies team has a vacancy for an epidemiologist. The team consists of over 80 epidemiologists across 20 countries. The job offers a dynamic and stimulating role in a truly global environment, working with clients of the pharmaceutical and biotechnical sectors and thereby helping improve treatments and patient outcomes. IQVIA offers a collaborative and supportive culture where colleagues can thrive professionally and where there is something new to learn every day. The company consists of over 86,000 employees and is a global leader in advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry.

The position is available for remote work. IQVIA also has local offices, enabling hybrid or on-site work if preferred.

Job Overview

Work closely with global clients and other functional groups by providing epidemiology leadership for real-world studies across various designs and approaches, from early clinical development to post-approval stages. This includes, but is not limited to, natural history of disease, external comparators, and safety and effectiveness of drugs, biologics, and devices, under supervision of senior staff. Design methodologically sound studies to meet project objectives and stakeholder requirements (e.g., regulatory, payers). Provide input on data elements, study design, feasibility, and data landscaping. Conduct and review analyses, evaluate, and report study findings. Assignments range from providing feasibility input to developing study protocols and reports, ensuring data quality and scientific rigor. May contribute to business development efforts to maintain and grow client relationships.

Essential Functions

• Lead design and implementation of epidemiology/pharmacoepidemiology methods in real-world studies, including drug safety and effectiveness studies.
• Support senior staff on research initiatives.
• Serve as project lead on smaller projects or support larger projects.
• Author protocols, reports, and study documents, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Review and contribute to statistical analysis plans and outputs.
• Provide epidemiology input for CRF/eCRF development and other project tasks.
• Interact with clients alongside senior staff.
• Identify and escalate issues related to clients, budgets, or internal processes.
• Contribute to process improvements and best practices.
• Support business development proposals.
• Represent IQVIA at conferences.
• Oversee or conduct statistical analyses as needed.
• Assist in developing proposals and internal initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, public health, pharmacy, or related field with 5 years of relevant experience, or
• Ph.D. with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong methodological training in observational health research.
• Ability to design and conduct observational studies.
• Excellent communication skills; medical writing experience beneficial.
• Effective in a global, matrixed environment.
• Attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Collaborative team player.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Edge; familiarity with SAS, R, or similar tools.
• Highly organized and self-motivated.

Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com.

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