Consultant, Real World Solutions (Epidemiologist)

IQVIA Inc; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Inc in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, seeks a Consultant Epidemiologist in Real World Solutions to support epidemiological study design, analyses and medical writing across APAC. You will collaborate with project teams, data scientists and clients to deliver real-world evidence projects, including HEOR and survey-based research.

The role requires MPH/MSc/PhD or equivalent, strong analytical and writing skills, independence, and the ability to manage multiple studies.

Qualifications

• MPH/MSc/PhD or equivalent in relevant field.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Experience designing and executing epidemiological studies.

Responsibilities

• Support epidemiological study design and medical writing.
• Perform descriptive analyses and generate evidence.
• Conduct literature reviews and data analyses.
• Collaborate with project teams across APAC and other regions.
• Develop strategies to ensure timely delivery of analyses.
• Design observational studies and prepare reports/manuscripts.

Skills

Epidemiology

Scientific writing

Data analysis

English fluency

Independent work

Education

MPH

MSc or PhD

Tools

Survey platforms

Job description

Consultant, Real World Solutions (Epidemiologist)

The Opportunity

IQVIA’s Real World Solutions is currently recruiting for a Consultant, Epidemiologist to focus on real world evidence generation across APAC region. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with experienced healthcare industry partners, academic researchers, consultants, and data scientists. He/she will support the design, development, and delivery of a wide range of projects to our clients including database analytics, HEOR and patient centered research (surveys, DCE, Delphi). Projects range in complexity from supporting study design, medical writing i.e., protocols, study reports, abstracts, manuscripts, research analysis and problem solving to assisting the development of recommendations for clients.

Responsibilities:

• Support development of epidemiological study design, scientific and medical writing
• Undertake epidemiological analyses including descriptive outputs, synthesis and generation of evidence around key epidemiological features for real world studies
• Perform desk research, literature reviews and data analysis
• Work closely with various project team members including project managers, epidemiologists, data scientists, statisticians and consultants across APAC and other regions in multi-country studies
• Maintain in-depth understanding of real-world study designs and analytical methods
• Support project delivery including presentations and other client deliverables, and participating in client meetings and workshops
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure accurate and timely delivery of analysis results
• Design and conduct observational studies: protocol development, methodology/statistical analysis plan, study reports, manuscript writing, etc.
• Project management / client liaison including client management tasks, attend client and other external meetings and presentations of own research / analysis.
• Excellent communications skills to effectively communicate complex concepts to internal and external stakeholders

Skills & Experience Required:

• MPH, MSc or PhD (or an equivalent degree) in social science, epidemiology, public health, or a related discipline
• Sound epidemiological, analytical and writing skills
• Proactive, flexible, resourceful and able to work independently
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset along with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in designing and executing epidemiological studies
• Experience with mixed-methods epidemiological studies, with expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies will be preferred
• Prior healthcare-related and qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods survey platforms experience will be an added advantage
• Able to work independently in a multidisciplinary and culturally diverse team
• Experience in project management
• Excellent team player and self-motivated
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)

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

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.