Consultant, Epidemiologist - Real World Evidence (APAC)

About the role

IQVIA's Real World Solutions is recruiting a Consultant, Epidemiologist to focus on real-world evidence generation across the APAC region. You will work with experienced healthcare industry partners, academic researchers, consultants and data scientists, supporting the design, development and delivery of projects for clients such as database analytics, HEOR and patient-centred research (surveys, DCE, Delphi).

Key responsibilities

• Support the development of epidemiological study design, scientific and medical writing.
• Undertake epidemiological analyses, including descriptive outputs, synthesis and evidence generation for real-world studies.
• Perform desk research, literature reviews and data analysis.
• Work with project managers, epidemiologists, data scientists, statisticians and consultants across APAC and other regions in multi-country studies.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of real-world study designs and analytical methods.
• Support project delivery, including presentations and client deliverables, and take part in client meetings and workshops.
• Design and conduct observational studies, from protocol development and statistical analysis plans to study reports and manuscript writing.
• Act as project manager and client liaison, managing client tasks and presenting research and analysis.

Required profile

• MPH, MSc or PhD (or equivalent) in social science, epidemiology, public health or a related discipline.
• Experience designing and executing epidemiological studies.
• Experience with mixed-methods epidemiological studies, combining qualitative and quantitative methods, preferred.
• Experience with healthcare-related survey platforms, and with qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods surveys, is an added advantage.
• Project management experience.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Required skills

• Sound epidemiological, analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary, culturally diverse team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.