Senior Epidemiologist

IQVIA; London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of clinical research services is seeking an epidemiologist to join their dynamic Global Epidemiology and Database Studies team. This role involves designing and overseeing studies that evaluate the safety and effectiveness of treatments, working closely with clients to address specific research initiatives. Applicants should have a Master's or Ph.D. in relevant scientific fields with significant experience in observational studies.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience for Master's, 2 years for Ph.D.
• Sound methodological training in epidemiology.
• Ability to meet objectives and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of epidemiology methods.
• Conduct and review analyses and reporting of studies.
• Prepare protocols, reports, and oversee timelines.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Ability to design and conduct observational studies

Attention to detail

Collaboration with diverse team members

Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Medical writing experience

Education

Master's Degree in Epidemiology or related field

Ph.D. in Epidemiology or related field

Tools

SAS

R

Edge

Job description

This position in only open in Europe, please do not apply if you are not living and eligible to work in Europe.

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 improving 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 of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry.

The position is available for working entirely from home. IQVIA also has local offices and therefore a hybrid or office-based position is possible, if preferred.

Job Overview

Work closely with global clients and other functional groups by providing epidemiology leadership for real world studies on the full spectrum of designs and approaches from early clinical development through the post approval stage, which include but are not limited to the natural history of disease, external comparators, and comparative 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, etc.). Provide input on the data elements and design of eCRFs (when applicable) as well as input and review of feasibility and data landscaping. Conduct and review analyses, evaluate and provide reporting of studies. Assignments range in complexity from providing input into feasibility to the development of study protocols and clinical study reports, ensuring data quality and scientific rigor across all facets of real-world studies. May contribute to new business development (as appropriate) to maintain and strengthen client base.

Essential Functions

• Leads design and implementation of epidemiology/ pharmacoepidemiology methods in real world studies and studies using real world data, including (but not limited to) drug safety and effectiveness studies and other observational or low intervention studies using real world data and/or methodology.
• Support senior staff on specific research initiatives as needed.
• Serves as project lead on smaller projects or in support of project lead on larger client facing or internal projects.
• Authors of protocols, reports and other study documents with independent, critical thinking to ensure quality and completeness of output, oversees timeline for deliverables associated with analysis and reporting with input and oversight of senior staff.
• Reviews and provides relevant epidemiological research input to statistical analysis plans and analysis output.
• Reviews and provides epidemiology input for tasks including CRF/eCRF development, form previews and other ad hoc project tasks (e.g., regulatory responses, slide deck development).
• Interacts with clients with senior staff involvement as needed.
• Identifies client-related, budget-related and internal issues that may require attention or escalation.
• Use best efforts to complete work with available budget.
• Contributes to intra- and interdepartmental process improvement to achieve "best practices" and to support effective delivery and quality of deliverables.
• May generate content and direction for business development proposals on smaller projects with input and oversight from senior staff.
• May represent IQVIA externally through conference presentations.
• May oversee or conduct statistical analysis as needed.
• May contribute to the development of high quality proposals for new projects.
• May contribute to the development of best practices in epidemiology and observational research and other internal initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Graduate education in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, public health with concentration in epidemiology, pharmacy with concentration in epidemiology or relevant scientific field and 5 years relevant experience Req Or
• Ph.D. with 2 years relevant experience Pref
• Sound methodological training in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, public health with concentration in epidemiology, pharmacy with concentration in epidemiology or related area relevant to observational health research.
• Ability to design, plan and conduct observational studies of comparative effectiveness and safety.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, medical writing experience beneficial.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients in a global and matrixed environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse team members.
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Edge. Ability to read outputs from SAS, R or other programming languages.
• Must be highly organized and self-motivated with ability to determine and meet objectives.

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 at https://jobs.iqvia.com.

At IQVIA, we believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging empower our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world. We create a culture of belonging by valuing the perspectives of all talented employees worldwide and providing them with the opportunity to power smarter healthcare for everyone, everywhere. When our talented employees bring their authentic selves and their diverse experiences to work, they enable us to accomplish extraordinary things. Multifaceted thought processes spark innovation. Multi-talented collaboration harnesses innovation to deliver superior outcomes.