Senior Epidemiologist, Oncology, Real World Evidence (FSP Sponsor Dedicated)

IQVIA • San Francisco, CA

1d • $109,200 - $273,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Epidemiologist will support a sponsor-dedicated oncology program, independently executing real-world evidence initiatives that inform early clinical development. The work uses real-world data and epidemiologic methods to characterize disease natural history and landscapes, assess study feasibility, and support Phase 1–3 clinical development programs, with 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. The position works closely with one sponsor while drawing on IQVIA’s global expertise and scientific community.

Requirements

• PhD in Epidemiology.
• Demonstrated experience applying epidemiology and real-world evidence to Phase 1–3 clinical development programs.
• Prior pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory-grade real-world evidence expectations and rigorous observational research methods.
• Demonstrated oncology epidemiology experience, including ovarian cancer.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned studies, and execute with limited supervision.
• Strong scientific writing, analytical, project management, and stakeholder communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Lung cancer experience.

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 disease natural history and characterize oncology disease landscapes.
• Conduct feasibility assessments of 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 using appropriate epidemiologic rigor and documentation standards.
• Provide hands-on epidemiology execution for ovarian cancer programs and contribute to lung cancer studies as assigned.
• Interpret findings and clearly communicate methods, assumptions, limitations, and results to sponsor stakeholders and cross-functional partners.
• Proactively manage assigned work, resolve execution issues, and deliver high-quality outputs with minimal oversight.
• Collaborate effectively with sponsor teams across functions and time zones in a sponsor-dedicated model.

Benefits

• Access to IQVIA’s global network and scientific community to support continued growth.
• A range of health and welfare benefits may be offered, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree