Principal Epidemiologist, Internal Medicine, Inflammation & Immunology (FSP Sponsor Dedicated)

Overview

This role provides scientific and strategic leadership for RWE/Epidemiology studies, serving as the primary lead for assigned studies or scientific workstreams, accountable for ensuring the scientific rigor and operational feasibility of studies in alignment with Medical Evidence Generation priorities.

Organizational Relationships

Reports to the sponsor’s RWE/Epidemiology Lead within their Integrated Evidence Generation (IEG) organization
Collaborates with Medical Evidence Development (MED) colleagues, CMO colleagues (e.g., DS&A, Regulatory, Safety), Clinicians, HV&E/GAV, and other cross-functional scientific partners to drive study design and execution
Interfaces with other external vendors supporting study design and execution

Responsibilities

• Serves as a subject matter expert in epidemiology or related field
• Provides strategic guidance on scientific approach and analytical methodologies
• Led development of scientific deliverables (e.g., study concepts, study protocols, statistical analysis plan, etc.)
• Ensures quality and scientific integrity across all outputs
• Conducts and oversees literature reviews
• Supports real world data assessment and landscape evaluation, especially for new data sets and networks in Europe
• Responds to rapid epidemiological requests, including safety questions and information requests
• Provides input on study feasibility and resource needs
• Led scientific oversight of study execution, in collaboration with MED Evidence Generation Ops teams and external vendors
• Ensures quality review and contributes to inspection/audit readiness for RWE/Epi studies
• Performs/oversees code lookup and data QC tasks to ensure inclusivity and avoid assumptions about task ownership
• Performs other relevant tasks as needed to support study execution

Requirements

• Training and Education: Preferred: PhD in Epidemiology or related field
  Or in rare exceptions Master’s with significant experience
• Prior Experience: Preferred
  Experience designing and/or leading RWE/Epidemiology studies
  Good knowledge and hands-on experience in the field of migraine, obesity or anti-infectives is preferred, but is not essential
• Experience: Designing study protocols, research reports, and/or publications
  Experience working in a matrixed, cross-functional team environment
  Experience in the fields of chronic diseases such as: inflammation, immunology, rare disease, anti-infectives, migraine/obesity, CV/metabolic. Migraine/obesity experience is advantageous but not essential.

Skills

• Deep expertise in epidemiologic methods
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and project management capability
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment and operate as a team player
• Ability to collaborate with analysts/programmers to ensure execution of analysis plans

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