Research Associate Jobs at IQVIA with Visa Sponsorship

INTRODUCTION

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.

COMPENSATION

• 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.

LOCATION

Durham, United States of America | Full time | Hybrid | R1571493

Where you'll work

You’ll split your time between home and the office, giving you the flexibility to focus where you work best while still building strong in-person connections with your team. This model combines the autonomy of remote work with the collaboration, energy and resources of an office environment.

Culture

Culture at IQVIA is built on a shared belief: that when people are empowered with better data, smarter technology and deeper expertise, they can change what’s possible for patients. Across every team and every corner of the globe, you’ll find colleagues who genuinely care — about the mission and about each other. That’s what makes this a place where people tend to stay, grow and do the best work of their careers.

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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.