Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

Associate Epidemiology Director

IQVIA
Stevenage
1 year ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Associate Principal - Real-World Evidence Consulting - Switzerland

Associate Scientist - Microbial Science

Associate Principal Scientist R&D

Associate Principal Scientist

Associate Practitioner - Blood Sciences

Graduate Regulatory Affairs Associate – Medical Devices

Associate Epidemiology Director

IQVIA Real World Solutions

Home-Based/Hybrid/Office-Based 

Join us on our exciting journey!

This innovative epidemiologist role sits in the Center for Advanced Evidence Generation (CAEG) at IQVIA and reports directly to the Chief Scientific Officer. CAEG works alongside scientific teams across IQVIA andis responsible for driving innovation in patient health, with focus on use of real world evidence (RWE) for regulatory decision-making, use of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) as a tool in research, and global public health. Our close-knit team works across the business, both internally at IQVIA as well as externally across industry groups and public-private partnerships. 

Job Overview:

Drive innovation by collaborating across IQVIA’s scientific, technical, and product development teams to generate thought leadership and provide epidemiologic expertiseon study design and interpretation for innovative studies. 

Provide expert consultation and guidance to internal project teams, other departments and divisions of IQVIA, and our clients in areas including observational study methods, statistical methods, and AI/ML to achieve high scientific validity and maintainintegrity of results.

Support writing on protocols, manuscripts, and other study documents with independent, critical thinking to ensure accuracy, quality and completeness of output and final content.

Contribute to department leadership within region (US, EMEA, or APAC) and globally as determined by business needs, including support of new business development, creation of new products, media and publications,and client projects. 

 Requirements:

PhD (or an equivalent degree) in epidemiology, data science or a closely related scientific discipline, with sound methodological training in epidemiology with 7 years’ experience.

Self-motivated and proven leadership skills.

Strong writing skills and experience with publication in the literature, experience delivering scientific presentations, and engaging in cross-functional collaboration. 

Ability to provide scientific oversight and methodologic guidance on study protocols. 

Strong background and experience in rigorous study design and epidemiologic methods with experience and interest in AI/ML.

In addition to strong quantitative and methodologic skills, we are looking for a strong team player comfortable with thinking critically and creatively in his/her approach to science.

What is in it for you?

Interesting and innovative projects 

Collaborative and inspirational working environment / atmosphere

Opportunity to publish work and present at conferences, increasing visible leadership role in our industry 

Excellent career development and progression opportunities, with high exposure to leadership and engagement with multi-disciplinary teams

Inspirational team

JOIN US

Embrace your curiosity and grow your career in an exciting environment where development is a priority. 

Think boldly and disrupt conventional thinking. 

Enjoy what you do. 

Whatever your career goals, we are here to helpyou get there!

#LI-Remote

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Biotechnology Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Must Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK biotechnology hiring has shifted from title-led CV screens to capability-driven assessments that emphasise validated lab results, documentation, GxP/QA/RA awareness, data literacy, digital biology tools & measurable impact from bench to bedside. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for wet-lab scientists, bioprocess/CMC engineers, QC/QA specialists, RA/clinical professionals, bioinformatics/data scientists & platform engineers. Who this is for: Biologists, biochemists, biotechnologists, cell & gene therapy scientists, upstream/downstream processing engineers, QA/QC analysts, validation engineers, regulatory affairs specialists, clinical trial professionals, bioinformaticians, data scientists & biotech product/operations managers targeting roles in the UK.

Why Biotechnology Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

Biotechnology once meant pipettes, lab benches & research reports. But in today’s UK job market, biotech careers are no longer confined to wet labs or sequencing centres. As the sector expands into gene therapies, synthetic biology, personalised medicine, agricultural biotech, and bioinformatics, professionals are expected to integrate not just biology & chemistry, but also law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design. This change reflects a broader truth: biotechnology doesn’t happen in isolation. It impacts people’s health, the environment, food supply & society at large. That means careers in biotech now require more than scientific knowledge — they demand legal awareness, ethical reasoning, patient empathy, clear communication, and user-centred design. In this article, we’ll explore why biotech careers in the UK are becoming multidisciplinary, how law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design are shaping job descriptions, and what job-seekers & employers need to do to succeed in this transformed landscape.

Biotechnology Team Structures Explained: Who Does What in a Modern Biotechnology Department

Biotechnology is a fast-moving, highly interdisciplinary sector that spans research, development, clinical trials, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and commercialisation. In the UK, biotech firms, pharmaceutical companies, academic spin-outs, and contract research organisations (CROs) are collaborating more than ever, leading to the creation of complex teams with specialised roles. To deliver safe, effective, and compliant biotech products — whether diagnostics, biologics, gene therapies, environmental biotech, or agricultural innovations — it's vital to know who does what. This article will map out the structure of a modern biotech department. We’ll define the key roles, how they interact across the product lifecycle, what skills are required in the UK, typical career paths, salary expectations, and examples of how startups versus large firms organise themselves. Whether you are a hiring manager or a job seeker, this will help you understand the landscape of biotechnology jobs in the UK.