RWE Epidemiological Programmer – FSP (Oncology)

IQVIA; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is hiring a senior data analyst for our Real-World Evidence (RWE) FSP team within a major pharmaceutical client in Ireland. You will lead dataset development and longitudinal analyses for observational oncology studies, leveraging EMR, claims, and lab data to generate robust insights.

The role requires strong R programming skills, experience with PharMetrics Plus, Flatiron, or Tempus, and a track record in safety analyses.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD with relevant experience in biostatistics, epidemiology or data science.
• Experience analyzing real-world data (RWD) from claims, EMR and lab data.
• Strong proficiency in advanced R programming and statistical methods.
• Experience in observational research and safety analyses.
• Ability to manage multiple studies and complex analyses.
• Excellent analytic and communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of analytic datasets from raw data processing and perform data checks/cleaning using RWD sources (claims, EMR, lab data).
• Characterize patient populations, build cohorts, and define key variables for study objectives.
• Conduct and QC analyses, address censoring, confounding, and missing data.
• Collaborate with epidemiologists to define descriptive and complex statistics (longitudinal, survival, regression) for oncology studies.
• Develop and QC tables, figures, and listings for protocols/reports/manuscripts using RWD.
• Support development of study documents including SAPs and reports.
• Communicate timelines, progress, and results to project teams and stakeholders.
• Provide technical, programming, and statistical expertise to deliver complex study solutions.

Skills

Advanced R Programming

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Master's Degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Data Science or related field

PhD with 3 years relevant experience

Tools

PharMetrics Plus

Flatiron

Tempus

Job description

IQVIA is hiring to expand our dedicated Real-World Evidence (RWE) FSP team, working fully within the environment of a prominent pharmaceutical company. This senior data analyst role sits within our Data Science, Analytics, and Technology Solutions (DATS) team and will be responsible for leading the development of datasets and conducting longitudinal analyses for observational studies in the oncology therapeutic area under a single client portfolio.

It is important that this individual has prior experience in observational research utilizing EMR and claims data, particularly in safety analyses, along with a strong statistical programming skillset and experience managing multiple studies and complex analyses. In this role, individuals will have access to real-world databases and will act as stewards of the client’s best practices, standards, and methodologies underlying the use of real-world data (RWD).

Essential Functions

• Lead development of analytic datasets through raw data processing and conduct data checks / cleaning using secondary real world data sources, including claims, EHR, and lab data (must have experience in PharMetrics Plus, Flatiron, or Tempus)
• Lead the feasibility of real-world data sources to characterize patient population, build patient cohorts, and define and validate key variables specific to study objectives.
• Conduct and QC analyses, identification of diagnosis and treatment codes and applying statistical methods to handle censor data, confounding, and missing data.
• Collaborate with epidemiologists to define specifications for descriptive and complex statistics (e.g., longitudinal analysis, survival analysis, regression models) in studies using RWD for oncology research questions, including safety analyses.
• Develop and QC TFLs for protocols/reports/manuscripts using RWD (e.g. claims and EHR)
• Support development of other study documents including protocols, statistical analysis plans, and study reports
• Communicate timelines, progress reports, and results to project team and key stakeholders
• Provide technical, programming, and statistical expertise and independently bring project solutions to team for complex studies

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Data Science or related field with 5-8 years relevant experience or PhD with 3 years relevant experience
• Strong track record of analysis of RWD using claims, EMR, and lab data (Tempus, Flatiron or PharMetrics Plus is preferred)
• Experience analyzing oncology data and safety outcomes is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in advanced R Programming .
• Prior pharmaceutical experience and advanced knowledge of observational research study design and analytic methodologies
• Excellent analytic and communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects

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

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