Job Title: Pharmacoepidemiologist / Pharmaceutical Epidemiologist - FSP

Why IQVIA

This role will be dedicated to one of IQVIA’s clients through a Functional Service Provider (FSP) partnership.  In this arrangement, there all the benefits of working for an industry leading global CRO while operating within a sponsor environment and utilizing sponsor systems. These sponsor clients include world class pharmaceutical and biotech companies offering you a unique opportunity to work on a team where your role is both challenging and rewarding, while working alongside colleagues who are passionate about influencing the future of medicine and advancing therapies. With IQVIA's FSP business unit, you become a core part of a dynamic team dedicated to reshaping the future of healthcare.

Additional Benefits:

•    Home-based remote work opportunities
•    Great work/life balance
•    Collaborate on projects and innovations with industry leaders in the Pharma and CRO sectors 
•    Cohesive team environment fostering a collaborative approach to study work
•    Variety of therapeutic areas, indications and, study phases
•    Job stability; long-term engagements and development opportunities
•    Career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities: 

•    Design and conduct epidemiological studies to generate real-world evidence within time, budget, and quality standards, including but not limited to: 
o    pharmaceutical utilization 
o    natural history of disease 
o    population characterization
o    assessment of treatment patterns and unmet need
o    development of external comparators
o    benchmarking of clinical outcomes
o    comparative safety and effectiveness research
o    post-authorization studies.
•    Support development of study protocols, analysis plans, and study reports to answer methodologic questions of priority to RWE.
•    Support the identification of fit-for-purpose data for the timely execution of the RWE strategy.
•    Construct cohorts using RWD sources (e.g., claims, EHR) and evaluate key variables, including diagnosis and procedures codes, and plan validation studies as needed.
•    Conduct analyses for descriptive and comparative research using RWD for methodologic research questions.
•    Conduct thorough clinical literature reviews and investigational research, to assimilate findings, detect patterns and formulate new hypotheses.
•    Contribute to the communication of observational research results and methods, including development of pertinent sections of regulatory documents, reports, publications, white papers.
•    Support the effective communication of studies, literature, and analysis results to support decision-making.
•    Coauthor abstracts and manuscripts for external dissemination of methodologic study results.
•    Keep abreast of new drug releases and medical research.

Skills and Qualifications:

•    PhD in Epidemiology or related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant post-doctoral experience, preferably in pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, or consulting environment. Master’s degree in epidemiology or relevant scientific field, plus 8 years of experience in lieu of PhD may be acceptable.
•    Understanding of observational research methods and experience to support the design and conduct of observational research, including protocol, statistical analysis plan, and study report development.
•    Strong understanding of clinical pharmacology concepts.
•    Proficiency in statistical analysis and interpretation.
•    Knowledge of secondary data sources and experience with secondary data analysis, including electronic medical record and/or medical claims databases.
•    A record of scientific publications demonstrating expertise in observational study design, analysis, and interpretation is preferred.
•    Demonstrated ability to function with an increasing level of autonomy and to develop productive cross-functional collaborations in a high-performance environment.
•    Ability to manage priorities and performance targets.
•    High level of accuracy in data collection, analysis and reporting.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills for publishing results and advising stakeholders.

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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 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