Associate Epidemiology Director

Applies epidemiologic principles throughout the life cycle of observational and minimally interventional studies from study concept until final study report delivery; develops other scientific communications such as abstracts and manuscripts; and contributes expertise to study planning, study delivery, and study results interpretation.

Designs and writes protocols, site and patient recruitment strategies, contributes to CRF development; ongoing data review; supports Clinical Operations and Data Management in query management; involved in statistical activities such as SAP and TLF review, clinical study report preparation, and in any publications that may arise from the study. Provides stand-alone study design consulting services, participates in study advisory boards and acts as principal investigators on studies.

Work closely with global clients and other functional groups by providing epidemiology and outcomes research leadership for observational research on the natural history of disease and comparative safety, effectiveness and cost of medical treatment.  Design methodologically sound studies to meet project objectives and regulatory and payer requirements. Conduct and supervise analyses, evaluation and reporting of studies.

Essential Functions

• Serves as project lead on client facing or internal projects.
• Authors protocols, reports and other study documents with independent, critical thinking to ensure quality and completeness of output, oversees timeline for deliverables associated with analysis and reporting.
• Reviews and provides relevant epidemiological and outcomes research input to statistical analysis plans and analysis output.
• Reviews and provides epidemiology and outcomes research input for tasks including CRF/eCRF development, form previews and other ad hoc project tasks (e.g., regulatory responses, slide deck development).
• Independently generates content and direction for business development proposals.
• Interacts with clients as warranted.
• Provides review for work of peers and junior staff in areas including observational study methods, statistical methods, safety and pharmocovigilance, the selection of instruments and clinical measures to achieve objectives, and sources and measures for resource utilization and costing.
• Identifies client-related, budget-related and internal issues that may require attention or escalation.
• Uses best efforts to complete work with available budget.
• Represents IQVIA externally through conference presentations.
• May oversee or conduct statistical analysis as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience

Typically requires 5 - 7 years of prior relevant experience.

Knowledge

Requires deep knowledge of one or more related job areas typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

Typically viewed as having a specialty within discipline.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

with 10 years relevant education and experience

or

Master's Degree

Public health, epidemiology, outcomes research, health economics or a relevant scientific field and 8 years relevant experience

or

Ph.D.

with 5 years relevant experience

Skills and Abilities

• Serves as project lead on client facing or internal projects.
• Authors protocols, reports and other study documents with independent, critical thinking to ensure quality and completeness of output, oversees timeline for deliverables associated with analysis and reporting.
• Reviews and provides relevant epidemiological and outcomes research input to statistical analysis plans and analysis output.
• Reviews and provides epidemiology and outcomes research input for tasks including CRF/eCRF development, form previews and other ad hoc project tasks (e.g., regulatory responses, slide deck development).
• Independently generates content and direction for business development proposals.
• Interacts with clients as warranted.
• Provides review for work of peers and junior staff in areas including observational study methods, statistical methods, safety and pharmocovigilance, the selection of instruments and clinical measures to achieve objectives, and sources and measures for resource utilization and costing.
• Identifies client-related, budget-related and internal issues that may require attention or escalation.
• Uses best efforts to complete work with available budget.
• Represents Quintiles externally through conference presentations.
• May oversee or conduct statistical analysis as needed.

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