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

IQVIA • San Francisco, CA

5d • Remote

About The Position

As a Senior Epidemiologist supporting a sponsor-dedicated oncology program, you will independently execute real-world evidence initiatives that inform early clinical development. The work focuses on using real-world evidence to characterize disease natural history, assess disease landscapes, evaluate study feasibility, and support Phase 1–3 clinical development programs, primarily in ovarian cancer and also in lung cancer. This is a hands-on execution role for an experienced epidemiologist who can own assigned work with limited supervision and operate effectively in a pharmaceutical environment.

The role is home-based in the United States, with a West Coast location specified. It is part of IQVIA’s Sponsor-Dedicated FSP team, working closely with one sponsor and collaborating with sponsor teams across functions and time zones. The position offers access to IQVIA’s global network and scientific community. The annualized potential base pay range is $109,200–$273,000; actual pay may vary based on qualifications, location, and schedule. Incentive plans, bonuses, and other compensation or benefits may also be offered, depending on the position.

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 is strongly preferred.

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 covering 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 study findings and clearly communicate methods, assumptions, limitations, and results to sponsor stakeholders and cross-functional partners.
• Manage assigned work proactively, resolve execution issues, and deliver high-quality outputs with minimal oversight.
• Collaborate 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.
• Depending on the position offered, health and welfare benefits may be provided.
• Depending on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered.

What This Job Offers

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