Remote Real World Evidence Jobs
Remote Real World Evidence jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first life sciences firms, distributed health data consultancies, and pharmaceutical companies running decentralized research teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include IQVIA, ICAAI, and Tempus, with active demand concentrated in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Durham, United States of America | Full time | Home-based | R1571080
(Senior) Epidemiologist, OMOP, Real World Evidence
Location: Remote
Job Overview
Work closely with global clients and other functional groups by providing epidemiology leadership for real world studies on the full spectrum of designs and approaches from early clinical development through the post approval stage, which include but are not limited to the natural history of disease, external comparators, and comparative safety and effectiveness of drugs, biologics, and devices, under the supervision of senior staff. Design methodologically sound studies to meet project objectives and stakeholder requirements (e.g., regulators, payers, etc.). Provide input on the data elements and design of eCRFs (when applicable) as well as input into and review of feasibility and data landscaping. Conduct and review analyses, evaluate and provide reporting of studies. Assignments range in complexity from providing input into feasibility to the development of study protocols and clinical study reports, ensuring data quality and scientific rigor across all facets of real world studies. May contribute to new business development (as appropriate) to maintain and strengthen client base.
Essential Functions
- Leads the design and implementation of epidemiology/pharmacoepidemiology methods in real world studies and studies using real world data, including (but not limited to) drug safety and effectiveness studies and other observational or low intervention studies using real world data and/or methodology.
- Supports senior staff on specific research initiatives as needed.
- Serves as project lead or supports the 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 research input to statistical analysis plans and analysis outputs.
- Reviews and provides epidemiological input for tasks including CRF/eCRF development, form previews and other ad hoc project tasks (e.g., regulatory responses, slide deck development).
- Interacts with clients with senior staff involvement as needed.
- Identifies client-related, budget-related, and internal issues that may require attention or escalation.
- Uses best efforts to complete work within the available budget.
- Contributes to intra- and interdepartmental process improvement to achieve best practices and to support effective delivery and quality of deliverables.
- May generate content and direction for business development proposals on smaller projects with input and oversight from senior staff.
- May represent IQVIA externally through conference presentations.
- May oversee or conduct statistical analysis as needed. May contribute to the development of best practices in epidemiology and observational research and other internal initiatives.
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Qualifications
- Education
- Ph.D. with 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
- Master's degree in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, public health with a concentration in epidemiology; graduate education in pharmacy with a concentration in epidemiology, with a minimum of 5 years of directly relevant experience required.
- Skills and experience
- Experience in multi-database studies using common data model approaches, including OMOP, required.
- Sound methodological training in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, public health with a concentration in epidemiology, pharmacy with a concentration in epidemiology or related experience relevant to observational health research.
- Ability to design, plan and conduct observational studies of comparative effectiveness and safety.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Medical writing experience beneficial.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients in a global and matrixed environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse team members.
- Must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Edge. Ability to read outputs from SAS, R, or other programming languages.
- Must be highly organized and self-motivated with ability to determine and meet objectives.
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
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. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe
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 $109,200.00 - $273,000.00. 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.Where you'll work
Home-based
You’ll work remotely, with the flexibility to do your best work from home. Supported by collaborative tools and a global team, you’ll stay connected while enjoying the autonomy and balance that comes with a fully remote role.
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.
Durham, United States of America | Full time | Home-based | R1571080
(Senior) Epidemiologist, OMOP, Real World Evidence
Location: Remote
Job Overview
Work closely with global clients and other functional groups by providing epidemiology leadership for real world studies on the full spectrum of designs and approaches from early clinical development through the post approval stage, which include but are not limited to the natural history of disease, external comparators, and comparative safety and effectiveness of drugs, biologics, and devices, under the supervision of senior staff. Design methodologically sound studies to meet project objectives and stakeholder requirements (e.g., regulators, payers, etc.). Provide input on the data elements and design of eCRFs (when applicable) as well as input into and review of feasibility and data landscaping. Conduct and review analyses, evaluate and provide reporting of studies. Assignments range in complexity from providing input into feasibility to the development of study protocols and clinical study reports, ensuring data quality and scientific rigor across all facets of real world studies. May contribute to new business development (as appropriate) to maintain and strengthen client base.
Essential Functions
- Leads the design and implementation of epidemiology/pharmacoepidemiology methods in real world studies and studies using real world data, including (but not limited to) drug safety and effectiveness studies and other observational or low intervention studies using real world data and/or methodology.
- Supports senior staff on specific research initiatives as needed.
- Serves as project lead or supports the 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 research input to statistical analysis plans and analysis outputs.
- Reviews and provides epidemiological input for tasks including CRF/eCRF development, form previews and other ad hoc project tasks (e.g., regulatory responses, slide deck development).
- Interacts with clients with senior staff involvement as needed.
- Identifies client-related, budget-related, and internal issues that may require attention or escalation.
- Uses best efforts to complete work within the available budget.
- Contributes to intra- and interdepartmental process improvement to achieve best practices and to support effective delivery and quality of deliverables.
- May generate content and direction for business development proposals on smaller projects with input and oversight from senior staff.
- May represent IQVIA externally through conference presentations.
- May oversee or conduct statistical analysis as needed. May contribute to the development of best practices in epidemiology and observational research and other internal initiatives.
-
Qualifications
- Education
- Ph.D. with 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
- Master's degree in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, public health with a concentration in epidemiology; graduate education in pharmacy with a concentration in epidemiology, with a minimum of 5 years of directly relevant experience required.
- Skills and experience
- Experience in multi-database studies using common data model approaches, including OMOP, required.
- Sound methodological training in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, public health with a concentration in epidemiology, pharmacy with a concentration in epidemiology or related experience relevant to observational health research.
- Ability to design, plan and conduct observational studies of comparative effectiveness and safety.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Medical writing experience beneficial.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients in a global and matrixed environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse team members.
- Must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Edge. Ability to read outputs from SAS, R, or other programming languages.
- Must be highly organized and self-motivated with ability to determine and meet objectives.
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
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. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe
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 $109,200.00 - $273,000.00. 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.Where you'll work
Home-based
You’ll work remotely, with the flexibility to do your best work from home. Supported by collaborative tools and a global team, you’ll stay connected while enjoying the autonomy and balance that comes with a fully remote role.
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.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote real world evidence jobs.
- Advanced degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, health economics, or a related quantitative field
- Hands-on experience with administrative claims or electronic health record databases such as Optum or IBM MarketScan
- Proficiency in SAS or R for data manipulation, statistical modeling, and study execution
- Familiarity with observational study design methods including cohort, case-control, and cross-sectional analyses
- Ability to communicate study findings and limitations to both scientific and non-scientific stakeholders
- Experience supporting regulatory submissions, HEOR dossiers, or payer evidence packages is strongly preferred
Tips for Your Remote Real World Evidence Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote real world evidence openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly. Remote positions at research-intensive employers fill fast, so applying within the first few days of a posting improves your odds.
Demonstrate async communication in your application materials
Remote real world evidence teams collaborate almost entirely through written channels. A concise, well-structured cover letter and clear methodology summaries in your CV show hiring managers you can communicate complex analyses without a whiteboard, which is a core remote-work screen for this role.
Build a shareable evidence of your analytical work
Compile study protocols, database query scripts, or outcomes research summaries you can share during the interview process. Remote employers in RWE can't assess your skills through an on-site case study, so a documented portfolio of real claims data or EHR analyses closes that gap directly.
Signal fluency with remote research infrastructure
Name the specific platforms you work in, such as Optum, IBM MarketScan, Flatiron, or TriNetX, and the statistical tools you use daily. Remote hiring managers scan for these quickly because onboarding time is longer for distributed teams and they need confidence you can operate independently from the first week.
Remote Real World Evidence Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote real world evidence job?
Target companies with established remote research infrastructure, such as health data consultancies, CROs with distributed analytics teams, and life sciences technology firms. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, strong written communication, and proficiency with tools like SAS, R, Python, and claims database platforms. A portfolio showing completed RWE analyses or published study designs gives you a clear edge over candidates with identical credentials.
Which companies hire remote real world evidences?
Companies hiring remote real world evidences right now include IQVIA, ICAAI, and Tempus, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first health data firms, distributed contract research organizations, and pharmaceutical companies with decentralized evidence generation teams are the most consistent sources of remote real world evidence openings.
Can you get a remote real world evidence job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level real world evidence roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal oversight. Health technology startups and academic research spinouts occasionally post junior remote roles. Demonstrating hands-on work with claims data, electronic health records, or published coursework projects, alongside strong written communication, can substitute for direct professional experience.
Do you need a degree for remote real world evidence jobs?
Usually, but the field that matters as much as the credential level. Most remote real world evidence roles expect a background in epidemiology, biostatistics, health economics, or a related discipline. Employers weight demonstrated analytical skills, programming proficiency in SAS or R, and a record of contributing to study protocols or outcomes research alongside, and sometimes ahead of, the specific degree type.
Which industries hire the most remote real world evidences?
Remote real world evidence roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed research teams to analyze large patient datasets and generate evidence for regulatory submissions, payer negotiations, and clinical development decisions without requiring on-site presence.
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