IQVIA

FSP Sr Epidemiologist, Oncology

IQVIA • $125K — $350K *
Sacramento, CA 95823In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Psychometrics, or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 7-9 years in lieu.
  • Deep understanding of observational research methods for study design and execution.
  • Extensive familiarity with secondary data sources, including EMR and claims data.
  • Record of scientific publications in observational study design and analysis is preferred.
  • Ability to work autonomously and foster collaborations in a matrix environment.
  • Proven track record in managing priorities and performance targets.
  • Experience leading drug development projects in oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design and conduct epidemiological studies to generate real-world evidence.
  • Manage the development of study protocols, analysis plans, and reports for priority research questions.
  • Analyze data for internal and external decision-making support.
  • Identify and curate fit-for-purpose data for Real World Evidence (RWE) strategies.
  • Construct cohorts using real-world data sources and evaluate relevant variables.
  • Communicate research results through regulatory documents and scientific publications.
  • Contribute to increasing efficiency, quality, and impact of research processes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
  • Incentives and bonuses may be offered based on position and performance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
Full Job Description
FSP Senior Epidemiologist (Oncology)

Core Function Description:

Design and conduct epidemiological studies to generate real-world evidence within time, budget, and quality standards, including but not limited to natural history of disease, population characterization, assessment of treatment patterns and unmet need, development of external comparators, benchmarking of clinical outcomes, comparative safety and effectiveness research, and post-authorization studies. Skill sets of the Epidemiologist role are similarly required, with the expectation of more experience, able to operate strategically under limited supervision, well versed in current Epidemiology research methods, deep understanding of how RWE fits within drug development, regulatory, medical, safety and other functions.

Required Experience
  • Lead development of study protocols, analysis plans, and study reports to answer research questions of priority to RWE.
  • Lead, design, and manage epidemiological, biomarker and/or data science projects.
  • Lead, plan, design, and conduct analyses for internal and external decision making (e.g., responses to regulatory authorities, rapid analyses of safety queries).
  • Lead the identification of fit-for-purpose data for the timely execution of the RWE strategy.
  • Constructed cohorts using RWD sources (e.g., claims, EHR) and evaluate key variables, including diagnosis and procedures codes, and plan validation studies as needed.
  • 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 study/analysis results to support internal and external decisions.
  • Coauthor abstracts and manuscripts for external dissemination of methodologic study results.
  • Contribute to the development of processes and training aimed at increasing the efficiency, quality, and impact of functional activities.

• Technical Expertise:
  • Observational research methods (both Primary and Secondary), deep knowledge of biostatistics and analysis methods, understanding of regulatory processes.
  • Ability to design studies independently, (i.e., ability to translate research questions to create study design).

• Subject Matter Expertise:
  • Extensive experience conducting cancer epidemiology studies (solid tumor experience a plus), experience with commercial Oncology EMR databases.
  • Leverage RWE expertise to identify evidence gaps and develop options to address the evidence gaps in support of Clinical Development Programs in early phase (ph1/2).
  • Provide subject matter expertise and conduct analyses for descriptive and comparative research using RWD (examples include claims, EHR, registry data) for methodologic research questions.
  • Expert knowledge and extensive experience with cancer epi (solid tumor experience a plus), extensive experience with oncology EMR databases, extensive experience with conducting cancer epi studies.
  • Experience with Clinico-genomic multi-modal data (e.g., Tempus AI) or population biobank data (UK biobank) is a plus


Minimum Qualifications
  • PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Psychometrics, or related field with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant post-doctoral experience, preferably in pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, or consulting environment. Master's degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, or relevant scientific field, plus 7-9 years of experience in lieu of PhD may be acceptable.
  • Deep 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.
  • Extensive 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 matrix environment.
  • Ability to manage priorities and performance targets.
  • Experience in leading drug development project for 2+ years for therapeutic area of assignment preferred.


The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $125,800.00 - $350,300.00. 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.

About IQVIA

Innovex offers superior and creative advice to corporations. In addition, they raised venture capital for our own affiliate companies, in addition to having assisted clients in fund-raising efforts, new venture outreaches, and financing. Their engineers and technical staff offer varied backgrounds in manufacturing, high tech, product design, quality control, safety, biomechanics, and robotics.

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Learn more about IQVIA
Size
82,000 employees
Market Cap
$37.5 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$279 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+15.3%
Revenue
$11.3 billion
NASDAQ
IQV
* Ladders Estimates

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