Epidemiologist, Vaccines and Infectious Diseases (FSP Sponsor Dedicated)

Location: Remote, candidates should preferably be based in Spain, Portugal or UK (other EU locations may be considered).

Join IQVIA’s 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, you’ll work closely with one sponsor, gaining deep knowledge of their vaccine portfolio while leveraging IQVIA’s global expertise.

Overview:
This role provides scientific support for RWE/Epidemiology studies by conducting literature reviews, data cleaning, code look-ups, and quality control activities. The role also contributes to scientific deliverables and supports operational coordination across studies to ensure high-quality execution.

Organizational Relationships:

• Reports to sponsor's RWE/Epi Scientist within the Integrated Evidence Generation (IEG) organization.
• Collaborates with Medical Evidence Development (MED) colleagues, CMO colleagues (e.g., DS&A, Regulatory, Safety), Clinicians, HV&E/GAV partners, and other cross-functional scientific partners to lead operational activities.
• Interfaces with other external vendors to drive operational oversight.

Responsibilities:
Scientific Responsibilities:

• Conducts literature reviews, scientific summaries, data cleaning, code look up, and QC tasks.
• Contributes to development of abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and scientific summaries.
• Support creation of analysis planning documents and table shells, working closely with programmers.
• Provide rapid responses to epidemiology and safety information requests.
• Perform any other relevant scientific tasks as needed to support study progress.

Execution Coordination & Oversight:

• Provides operational oversight across multiple studies or therapeutic areas.
• Maintain study documentation, trackers, and operational tools to ensure consistent process application.
• Coordinate safety requests, data requests, timelines, and other cross-functional operational needs.
• Supports development and management of study trackers, safety requests, and other operational resources.
• Monitor progress of vendor deliverables and help identify risks or delays.

Requirements:
Training and Education Preferred:

• PhD in Epidemiology preferred, Master's degree required (MPH minimum).

Prior Experience Preferred:

• Experience in applied epidemiology or scientific operations.
• Experience in the field of vaccines and/or infectious diseases strongly preferred.
• Experience in vaccine effectiveness research, including duration of protection studies, is desirable.
• Experience working in a matrixed, cross-functional team environment and supporting development of scientific deliverables.

Skills:

• Strong analytical, organizational, and writing / communication skills.
• Intermediate understanding of epidemiologic methods.
• Ability to independently conduct scientific and operational tasks.
• Ability to identify and escalate operational risks.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with programmers and cross-functional partners.

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

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 Apply via the company portal

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