The posting
The IQVIA Injury Surveillance and Analytics (ISA) team is hiring an Epidemiology Research Associate! We are looking for someone who takes initiative, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to expand their knowledge in data science as it relates to observational research studies focused on injury surveillance and analytics. This person will be a contributing member of a multi-disciplinary and cross-functional team focused on understanding client needs, expectations, and producing results that impact key decision-making.
As a member of the ISA team, you will assist data governance, including data management, curation, quality, and organization, as well as implementing automation and process improvement. You will also be involved in rapid analytics for projects involving surveillance and monitoring, program evaluation, protocol evolution, and evaluation of intervention effectiveness. Responsibilities include contributions to maintaining high-quality data, creation of datasets using complex existing and fit-for-purpose data sources, and substantive contributions to ad-hoc and scheduled reports and other client deliverables.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads comprehensive data management tasks, data quality control processes, and data cleaning for client projects.
- Builds and manages automated reports and data listings.
- Contributes to building out automated, repeatable tasks.
- Incorporates AI technology to improve efficiency and repeatability.
- Prepares and contributes to drafting of sections of study documents, analytic reports, and development of slides for client meetings with the review and guidance of Program Lead
- Organizes and helps manage research projects.
- Project management, formatting and quality review of final deliverable.
- Provides support to project team where needed and acts as a resource for internal team members.
- May be asked to conduct ad hoc analytics and contribute to in-depth scientific research questions in a fast-paced environment.
- May contribute to the development of high quality proposals for new projects.
- May contribute to the development of best practices in epidemiology and observational research and other internal initiatives.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Bachelor's degree with 3 years relevant education and experience
- Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, data science, biostatistics, outcomes research, health economics or a relevant scientific field and 1 year relevant experience
- Sound methodological training in epidemiology, biostatistics, outcomes research, data science or related area relevant to observational research.
- Exceptional attention to detail, ability to think critically, and effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Microsoft Office suite proficiency and ability to efficiently format deliverables to client-ready products
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, and clients in a global and matrixed environment.
- Ability to work independently, both under supervision and as a contributing team member.
- Must be proficient in SAS or R. Familiarity with Python preferred.
- Experience incorporating AI or other technologies to automate and streamline processes.
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 https://jobs.iqvia.com
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IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $89,400.00 - $223,600.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
