Epidemiologist, Vaccines (FSP Sponsor Dedicated) at IQVIA · Durham

Location: Remote, candidates must be based in the US

Join IQVIA’s Sponsor-Dedicated FSP team and help advance healthcare through real-world evidence. We bring together scientific expertise and real-world data to help sponsors make decisions and accelerate evidence generation to improve patient outcomes.

In this role, you’ll work closely with one sponsor, gaining deep knowledge of their therapies while leveraging IQVIA’s global expertise.

Overview:
The RWE/Epi Scientist provides scientific support for RWE/Epidemiology studies by conducting literature reviews, data cleaning, code look-ups, and quality control activities. The role also contributes to scientific deliverables and supports operational coordination across studies to ensure high-quality execution.
 
Organizational Relationships

• Reports to RWE/Epi Scientist within the Integrated Evidence Generation (IEG) organization
• Collaborates with Medical Evidence Development (MED) colleagues, CMO colleagues (e.g., DS&A, Regulatory, Safety), Clinicians, HV&E/GAV partners, and other cross-functional scientific partners to lead operational activities
• Interfaces with other external vendors to drive operational oversight

 
Responsibilities:
Scientific Responsibilities:

• Conducts literature reviews, scientific summaries, data cleaning, code look up, and QC tasks
• Contributes to development of abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and scientific summaries 
• Support creation of analysis planning documents and table shells, working closely with programmers 
• Provide rapid responses to epidemiology and safety information requests 
• Perform any other relevant scientific tasks as needed to support study progress 

Execution Coordination & Oversight: 

• Provides operational oversight across multiple studies or therapeutic areas
• Maintain study documentation, trackers, and operational tools to ensure consistent process application 
• Coordinate safety requests, data requests, timelines, and other cross-functional operational needs 
• Supports development and management of study trackers, safety requests, and other operational resources 
• Monitor progress of vendor deliverables and help identify risks or delays 

 
Requirements:

Education/experience:

• PhD plus 2 years of professional epidemiology experience, or Master’s degree (MPH minimum) plus 5 years of professional epidemiology experience
• Pharma epidemiology experience preferred
• Experience in applied epidemiology or scientific operations
• Experience working in a matrixed, cross-functional team environment
• Experience supporting development of scientific deliverables 

Skills:

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills required
• Database and observational study experience required
• Experience with AI is preferred

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team that helps shape the next generation of evidence-based healthcare.
• Work hand-in-hand with one leading sponsor, gaining deep expertise in their therapies.
• Access IQVIA’s global network who supports your growth

This is your chance to make an impact, while building a career that matters.

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 proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

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.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $110,500.00 - $276,100.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.