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Senior Epidemiologist, Inflammation, External Comparator Expertise (FSP Sponsor Dedicated)

IQVIA


Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Join IQVIAs 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 youll work closely with one sponsor gaining deep knowledge of their therapies while leveraging IQVIAs global expertise.

Overview:
IQVIA is seeking an accomplished epidemiology leader to drive the design and execution of innovative real-world evidence (RWE) strategies for a leading sponsor organization.

This senior role combines scientific rigor with strategic influence enabling you to shape high-impact observational research that informs clinical development regulatory decisions and market access.

Responsibilities:

Study Lead: Lead execution of studies to generate actionable RWE within agreed timelines budgets and quality areas include but not limited to:

  • External comparators

  • Natural history of disease

  • Treatment patterns and switching

  • Comparative safety/effectiveness

Epidemiology Leadership: Design and drive development of study protocols statistical analysis plans and study reports addressing priority methodological questions.

Data Strategy: Conduct feasibility and assessment of fit-for-purpose real-world data (RWD) sources (claims EHR registries) to enable timely execution of RWE initiatives.

RWD expertise: Construct cohorts validate key variables and guide implementation of descriptive and comparative analyses using RWD for complex research questions.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong partnerships with internal teams external vendors and sponsor stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery of strategic objectives.

Requirements:

  • PhD in Epidemiology with 5 or more years of experience as an Epidemiologist within a pharmaceutical company or pharma consulting organization (with demonstrated leadership experience).

  • Masters in Epidemiology with 10 or more years of experience as an Epidemiologist within a pharmaceutical company or pharma consulting organization may be acceptable.

  • Extensive experience designing external comparator studies for regulatory purposes.

Whats 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 IQVIAs global network who supports your growth

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

This is a remote role. Candidates must be based in one of the listed locations.

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

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. 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.

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

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.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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