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FSP Senior Epidemiologist – Oncology – Breast Cancer
| Company | IQVIA |
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| Location | Durham, NC, USA |
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| Salary | $110500 – $276100 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Master’s, PhD |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- PhD in Epidemiology or related field with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant post-doctoral experience, preferably in pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, or consulting environment. Master’s degree in epidemiology or relevant scientific field, plus 7-9 years of experience in lieu of PhD may be acceptable.
- Experienced in oncology (solid cancer), breast cancer preferred.
- Deep understanding of observational research methods and experience to support the design and conduct of observational research, including protocol, statistical analysis plan, and study report development.
- Extensive knowledge of secondary data sources and experience with secondary data analysis, including electronic medical record and/or medical claims databases.
- A record of scientific publications demonstrating expertise in observational study design, analysis, and interpretation is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to function with an increasing level of autonomy and to develop productive cross-functional collaborations in a matrix environment.
- Ability to manage priorities and performance targets.
Responsibilities
- Design and conduct epidemiological studies to generate real-world evidence within time, budget, and quality standards, including but not limited to: natural history of disease, population characterization, assessment of treatment patterns and unmet need, development of external comparators, benchmarking of clinical outcomes, comparative safety and effectiveness research, and post-authorization studies.
- Lead development of study protocols, analysis plans, and study reports to answer methodologic questions of priority to RWE.
- Lead the identification of fit-for-purpose data for the timely execution of the RWE strategy.
- Construct cohorts using RWD sources (e.g., claims, EHR) and evaluate key variables, including diagnosis and procedures codes, and plan validation studies as needed.
- Conduct analyses for descriptive and comparative research using RWD for methodologic research questions.
- Contribute to the communication of observational research results and methods, including development of pertinent sections of regulatory documents, reports, publications, white papers.
- Support the effective communication of study/analysis results to support internal and external decisions.
- Contribute to the development of processes and training aimed at increasing the efficiency, quality, and impact of functional activities.
- Coauthor abstracts and manuscripts for external dissemination of methodologic study results.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experienced in oncology (solid cancer), breast cancer preferred.
- A record of scientific publications demonstrating expertise in observational study design, analysis, and interpretation is preferred.
