IQVIA Epidemiologist

Epidemiologist

StatFinn - EPID Research is now IQVIA. We offer a full range of services in Clinical Trial Biostatistics and Data Management, Epidemiology and Real-World Evidence that covers the drug development life cycle – from Phase I to Phase IV and beyond. Our clients are leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide. We are offering opportunities to work with the leading international healthcare organizations and the latest healthcare trends in a dynamic and flexible environment of a growing expert company. With us you can be part of our local organization with global career opportunities. If you are interested in human data science and in helping clients to drive drug development and healthcare forward, this would be an ideal place for you

We are looking for a permanent, full-time epidemiologist to join our Global Database Studies (GloDaSt) unit in IQVIA. You will be based in Sweden. As an epidemiologist, you will provide high quality, on-time contribution to international real-world database (RWD) studies in the field of pharmacoepidemiology. You will utilize your epidemiological knowledge and literature to design and deliver sound observational database studies in close collaboration with colleagues in multi-disciplinary teams.

Our employee-focused benefits for health and recreation are designed to maximize the well-being of employees. Our employees receive focused orientation training to ensure they are provided the best opportunities to perform their tasks. The working environment is vibrant with high-energy team collaboration and opportunities for personal growth and development in a research-orientated industry. With us you can develop, not only your own career, but also a strongly growing international company.

For additional information about this position, please contact Lisa Freeman, lisa.freeman@iqvia.com.

Responsibilities of an epidemiologist in assigned tasks under supervision:
· Conduct database studies, including planning study design, data sources and pharmacoepidemiological methods, and interpreting the results
· Prepare and review scientific documents including feasibility study reports, protocols, study reports, and scientific publications
· Co-operate closely with other members in multi-disciplinary teams
· Participate serving as a contact on epidemiology with clients and other stakeholders, such as authorities
· Perform critical literature reviews and provides summaries as needed
· Contribute to internal process development

Requirements:
· MPH, MSc, PhD or an equivalent degree in epidemiology, public health or a related discipline, with sound methodological training in epidemiology or related area relevant to observational health research
· Min 2 years of related experience within real-world evidence, such as epidemiology or register-based studies
· Experience in designing and executing observational database studies
· Ability to work independently, both under supervision and as a contributing team member
· Ability to learn quickly and quickly orientate into new projects
· Exceptional attention to detail
· Commitment to working collaboratively and effectively in multi-disciplinary, international teams
· Excellent time management skills, contributing to multiple projects with competing timelines
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Fluency in English (spoken and written)
· Medical writing experience in the field of observational health research
· Excellent proficiency MS Office


Preferred qualities:
· One or more publication in peer reviewed journals and/or abstracts and oral or poster presentations in scientific conferences
· Exposure to working with large real-world healthcare databases
· Clinical experience and understanding of drug therapies
· Prior experience working in a consultancy, contract research organization (CRO) or healthcare services
· Experience and knowledge of developments within an industry and major competitors