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Fsp Senior Epidemiologist (Inflammation)

4-7 years
$110,500 – $276,100
10 Nov. 24, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

FSP Senior Epidemiologist (Inflammation) – Remote (US-Based)

Location: Durham, North Carolina (Home-Based)
Job Type: Full-Time
Requisition ID: R1481766
Additional Locations: Multiple US Locations Available


Overview

IQVIA is seeking a highly skilled FSP Senior Epidemiologist (Inflammation) to support real-world evidence (RWE) initiatives across inflammation and autoimmune therapeutic areas. This is a fully remote role open to candidates based in the United States. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and leading epidemiological studies that drive scientific, clinical, and regulatory decision-making.

This position is ideal for epidemiology professionals with strong methodological expertise, advanced real-world data (RWD) capabilities, and the ability to translate complex evidence into strategic insights.


Experience Level

Senior-Level Role
Minimum: PhD with 4+ years post-doctoral experience OR Master’s with 7+ years epidemiology experience in pharma, biotech, or consulting environments.


Key Responsibilities

Epidemiological Research & Study Design

  • Lead the design and execution of epidemiological and RWE studies, including disease natural history, patient population profiling, treatment pattern analysis, unmet need assessment, and clinical outcomes benchmarking.

  • Develop advanced methodologies such as external comparators, synthetic control arms, and hybrid RWD–clinical trial designs.

  • Ensure all studies meet timelines, quality metrics, and regulatory standards.

Protocol & Documentation Development

  • Lead creation of study protocols, statistical analysis plans, methodological frameworks, and final study reports.

  • Coauthor regulatory documents, white papers, manuscripts, and abstracts for scientific dissemination.

Real-World Data Strategy & Cohort Development

  • Identify fit-for-purpose real-world data sources, including claims databases, electronic health records (EHR), and commercially available datasets.

  • Construct and validate RWD cohorts, evaluate key clinical variables such as diagnoses and procedure codes, and plan validation studies when needed.

  • Conduct descriptive and comparative epidemiologic analyses to answer high-priority research questions.

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Provide epidemiology leadership across internal stakeholders, external vendors, scientific partners, and cross-functional project teams.

  • Translate evidence into actionable insights supporting strategic, clinical, and regulatory decisions.

  • Present findings effectively to internal teams, client partners, and scientific audiences.


Minimum Qualifications

Education

  • PhD in Epidemiology or related field, with a minimum 4 years of post-doctoral experience
    OR

  • Master’s degree in Epidemiology or scientific field with 7+ years of relevant work experience.

Technical & Functional Expertise

  • Strong understanding of observational research methodologies.

  • Proven experience in protocol development, SAP creation, study report writing, and RWE strategy execution.

  • Extensive hands-on experience with US claims, EHR datasets, and secondary databases.

  • Competency in building RWD-based cohorts and working with structured healthcare datasets.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, asthma, and atopic dermatitis.

  • Experience with advanced and innovative epidemiologic designs including synthetic control arms and external comparator studies.

  • Demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed scientific publications.

  • Ability to work autonomously and manage priorities in a matrixed organization.

  • Strong stakeholder management skills across scientific, technical, and business teams.


About IQVIA

IQVIA is a global leader in healthcare intelligence, clinical research services, and data-driven insights. Our mission is to create intelligent connections that accelerate the development of innovative therapies and improve patient outcomes worldwide.


Compensation

Annual Base Salary Range: $110,500 – $276,100
Actual compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and role-specific factors. Additional incentives, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits may be offered.


Equal Employment Opportunity

IQVIA provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected status in accordance with applicable laws.


Apply Now

Submit your application through the official IQVIA career portal. This role is open immediately for qualified US-based candidates.