Senior Epidemiologist, Oncology, Real World Evidence (FSP Sponsor Dedicated)
IQVIA
Summary
As a Senior Epidemiologist supporting a sponsor-dedicated oncology program, you will independently execute real-world evidence initiatives that inform early clinical development. Your work will focus on using RWE to characterize the natural history of disease, assess disease landscapes, evaluate study feasibility, and support Phase 1-3 clinical development programs, with a primary emphasis on ovarian cancer and additional work in lung cancer. This is a hands-on execution role for an experienced epidemiologist who can take ownership of assigned work with limited supervision and operate effectively within a pharmaceutical environment.
Job description
Overview
As a Senior Epidemiologist supporting a sponsor-dedicated oncology program, you will independently execute real-world evidence initiatives that inform early clinical development. Your work will focus on using RWE to characterize the natural history of disease, assess disease landscapes, evaluate study feasibility, and support Phase 1-3 clinical development programs, with a primary emphasis on ovarian cancer and additional work in lung cancer. This is a hands-on execution role for an experienced epidemiologist who can take ownership of assigned work with limited supervision and operate effectively within a pharmaceutical environment.
Responsibilities
- Independently plan and execute epidemiology and real-world evidence activities supporting early clinical development programs across Phases 1-3.
- Use real-world data and epidemiologic methods to describe the natural history of disease and characterize oncology disease landscapes.
- Conduct feasibility assessments to evaluate research questions, available data, study populations, endpoints, and potential study approaches.
- Develop and contribute to study protocols, analysis plans, study reports, clinical study reports, and other scientific deliverables.
- Support regulatory-grade real-world evidence studies, applying appropriate epidemiologic rigor and documentation standards.
- Provide hands-on epidemiology execution for ovarian cancer programs and contribute to lung cancer studies as assigned.
- Interpret study findings and communicate methods, assumptions, limitations, and results clearly to sponsor stakeholders and cross-functional partners.
- Manage assigned work proactively, resolve execution issues, and deliver high-quality outputs with minimal oversight.
- Work effectively within a sponsor-dedicated model, collaborating with sponsor teams across functions and time zones.
Requirements
- PhD in Epidemiology is required.
- Demonstrated experience applying epidemiology and real-world evidence to Phase 1-3 clinical development programs.
- Prior pharmaceutical industry experience is required.
- Knowledge of regulatory-grade real-world evidence expectations and rigorous observational research methods.
- Demonstrated oncology epidemiology experience, including ovarian cancer; lung cancer experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience conducting natural history, disease landscape, and study feasibility work using real-world data.
- Experience developing study protocols, clinical study reports, and related epidemiology deliverables.
- Proven ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned studies, and execute with limited supervision.
- Strong scientific writing, analytical, project management, and stakeholder communication skills.
Requirements
- PhD in Epidemiology is required.
- Demonstrated experience applying epidemiology and real-world evidence to Phase 1-3 clinical development programs.
- Prior pharmaceutical industry experience is required.
- Knowledge of regulatory-grade real-world evidence expectations and rigorous observational research methods.
- Demonstrated oncology epidemiology experience, including ovarian cancer; lung cancer experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience conducting natural history, disease landscape, and study feasibility work using real-world data.
- Experience developing study protocols, clinical study reports, and related epidemiology deliverables.
- Proven ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned studies, and execute with limited supervision.
- Strong scientific writing, analytical, project management, and stakeholder communication skills.
Benefits
- Health and welfare benefits
- Incentive plans
- Bonuses
Company overview
IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company operates in over 100 countries with approximately 86,000 employees worldwide. IQVIA specializes in creating intelligent connections across all aspects of healthcare through its proprietary IQVIA Connected Intelligence platform, which combines analytics, transformative technology, big data resources, and extensive domain expertise. The company's comprehensive portfolio includes clinical trial management, real-world evidence generation, commercial insights, and regulatory compliance services. IQVIA serves a diverse client base including pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology companies, medical device firms, government agencies, and healthcare providers. With its Healthcare-grade AI capabilities and extensive global data assets, IQVIA accelerates the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments while improving healthcare outcomes for patients globally. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol IQV.