Epidemiologist - Real-World Evidence Studies

About the role

IQVIA is looking for an Epidemiologist to collaborate with global clients and cross-functional teams on real-world evidence (RWE) studies, covering early clinical development through post-approval stages. The role supports research initiatives such as natural history of disease studies, external comparator studies and comparative safety and effectiveness evaluations of drugs, biologics and medical devices, under the guidance of senior staff.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and execution of epidemiology and pharmacoepidemiology methodologies for RWE studies, including drug safety, comparative effectiveness, observational and low-intervention research using real-world data.
• Serve as project lead for smaller studies and work with senior project leaders on larger client-facing and internal projects.
• Develop and author study protocols, statistical analysis plans, clinical study reports and other research documentation.
• Manage analysis and reporting deliverables, keeping project timelines and escalating risks when needed.
• Review study analyses, give epidemiological input to statistical analysis plans and interpret study findings.
• Contribute to CRF/eCRF design, feasibility assessments, regulatory responses, presentation materials and ad hoc project activities.
• Engage directly with clients on study design, methodology, results and progress, and represent the organization at conferences, meetings and publications.
• Support business development through proposals, scientific input and content creation, and drive process improvement and best practices.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology, Public Health (concentration in Epidemiology), Pharmacy (concentration in Epidemiology) or a related field, with at least 5 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in a related field with at least 2 years of experience.
• Strong client-facing skills in a global, matrixed environment and proven collaboration across multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Preferred: conference presentations, peer-reviewed publications, business development support, knowledge of RWE and pharmacoepidemiology regulations.

Required skills

• Methodological foundation in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, observational research and real-world evidence generation.
• Ability to design, plan and run observational studies on comparative safety and effectiveness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Edge.
• Ability to interpret outputs from statistical tools such as SAS, R or equivalent.