Freelance Senior Real-World Data Science Specialist

Barrington James Limited; Greater London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Freelance Senior Real-World Data Science Specialist focused on oncology. This remote role involves designing RWE studies, building analytics pipelines, and collaborating on data-driven evidence generation, requiring strong experience in RWD analytics, R/Python proficiency, and a background in biostatistics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in RWD analytics (EHRs, claims, registries).
• Strong grasp of RWE standards and oncology experience.
• Skills in causal inference or trial emulation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute RWE studies using EHR & claims data.
• Build scalable oncology analytics pipelines.
• Collaborate on evidence generation and support publications.

Skills

RWD analytics

Proficiency in R

Proficiency in Python

Observational methods

Machine learning

Causal inference

Education

Background in Biostats, Data Science or similar

Job description

Freelance Senior Real-World Data Science Specialist – Oncology (Remote, Europe)

ASAP START - NO NOTICE PERIODS.

Key Focus Areas:
- Design and execute RWE studies using EHR & claims data
- Hands-on work with Flatiron Health and Komodo databases
- Build scalable oncology analytics pipelines
- Collaborate cross-functionally on evidence generation
- Develop protocols, statistical plans, and support publications

What You’ll Bring:
- 5+ years in RWD analytics (EHRs, claims, registries)
- Proficient in R or Python
- Background in Biostats, Data Science or similar
- Strong grasp of observational methods and RWE standards
- Oncology experience and familiarity with causal inference, machine learning, or trial emulation