Research Analyst

UBC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

University of British Columbia seeks a Research Analyst to join a team studying prescription drug utilization and population health outcomes. You will write programs, perform large-scale data analyses, and contribute to CNODES and provincial health projects.

The role emphasizes rigorous methodological work and clear reporting. Reporting to the Therapeutics Initiative and collaborating with clinicians, data teams, and ethics boards, you will develop and share results through abstracts and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline; two years of related experience or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in statistics, pharmacology, epidemiology, or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform statistical analysis of prescription drug studies using large administrative databases and chart data.
• Write and execute SAS code to support CNODES projects and BC Ministry of Health deliverables.
• Conduct literature reviews and syntheses to guide analyses and interpretations.
• Maintain collaboration among dispersed team members and ensure respectful communication.
• Engage with decision-makers to translate results into actionable insights.
• Prepare research abstracts and summaries; present findings at meetings as needed.

Skills

Research analysis

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline

Bachelor's degree in statistics, pharmacology, epidemiology, or related field

Tools

SAS

SQL

R

STATA

Job description

Job Details

Job Title Research Analyst Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level A Job Family Group Staff - Non Union Department Therapeutics Initiative | Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $5,692.25 - $8,179.50 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Job End Date January 10, 2028 Posting End Date December 3, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

To work as part of a research team studying prescription drug utilization, appropriateness of use, and population health outcomes as well as provincial drug policy. Major responsibilities include: writing computer programs for administrative data analysis, conducting literature reviews and syntheses, conducting trend and statistical analysis, writing research abstracts, and presenting complex analysis in a clear and effective manner.

Organizational Status Reports directly to Dr. Greg Carney, Chair of the Pharmacoepidemiology Group of the Therapeutics Initiative.

Liaisons with

• Clinicians, Executives, and staff of the Therapeutics Initiative
• Team members of the Canadian Network for Observational Drug Effects Studies (CNODES)
• Project members
• Data Access Services, B.C. Ministry of Health
• Ethics Review Boards of UBC
• UBC employees
• Professors, students, and researchers at the University of British Columbia, and other universities

Work Performed

Participating in the statistical analysis of prescription drug studies using very large administrative databases and chart data and assisting with CNODES cohort studies, as needed.

Duties include

1. Research Analysis. Uses statistical analysis packages (Frequent use: SAS and SQL, occasional use: STATA and R) to analyze very large healthcare administrative databases. Writes and executes SAS code to support CNODES projects and BC Ministry of Health deliverables. Includes quality assurance testing and documenting coding methods. Participation in study design and interpreting results.
2. Physician prescribing portrait feedback development, production, and evaluation. Uses SAS, SQL, R to produce portraits of trends in physician prescribing by patient subgroups. Work with physicians and project staff on formats for presenting results, in combination with evidence from literature, into portraits that are visually appealing to end users.
3. Literature review. To guide statistical analyses and interpretation of results, conducts review of literature and contributes to presentations and papers.
4. To maintain collaboration among the dispersed members of the research team and manage differences of opinion among members of the team, the Research Analyst participates in developing and maintaining an efficient communication system that is respectful of how busy the collaborators are.
5. Knowledge Exchange. To engage decision-makers in formulating queries of the data and interpreting results, the Research Analyst interacts one-to-one with users throughout the analysis, and documents queries and responses.
6. Writing. Writes research abstracts and summary reports. Participation in national meetings and conferences might be required (eg 1 / year)

Consequence of Error/Judgement Errors or missteps in communication could produce friction among collaborators due to strong differences of opinion to how drug safety and effectiveness studies should be designed and implemented. Accuracy and timeliness of tasks are critical in keeping research projects on time and on budget. Errors can lead to significant project delays.

Supervision

Received: Works under the supervision of Dr. Greg Carney, who conducts some analyses for both the BC Ministry of Health and CNODES cohort studies, provides guidance on the databases and advice on analyses conducted by the Research Analyst.

Given: Part-time research assistants and medical/co-op students conducting short-term projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Qualifications - Additional

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in statistics, pharmacology, epidemiology, or related field Minimum of one year experience in research analysis or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with data management and programming. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to deal with multiple tasks and priorities. Ability to act with discretion and maintain confidentiality. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with professions and other team members.

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [e-mail].