Analytic Consultant, RWD Consulting & Analytics

Norstella; Augusta (ME); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

HSA/FSA

Dental & Vision

Life/AD&D

401k match

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Open vacation policy

Company holidays

Job summary

Norstella is seeking a high-energy RWD Analytic Consultant to support our real-world data engagements across life sciences. You will query and analyze claims, lab, EMR and other RWD sources to extract actionable insights for clients.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s or higher in a quantitative field, 3+ years of RWD experience, and strong SQL, Excel and PowerPoint skills. This remote role supports the US market with opportunities for collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a relevant quantitative field (e.g., Engineering, Economics, Epidemiology, Mathematics, Public Health, Computer Science).
• 3+ years of professional experience with real-world data (claims, lab, EMR/EHR, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Query and analyze healthcare data sources (claims, lab, EMR, etc.).
• Enhance understanding of healthcare trends and support evidence-based decisions.
• Collaborate with clinicians, data scientists and statisticians to define analytical requirements.
• Clean, validate, and transform data for analysis with data quality in mind.
• Develop and maintain data documentation like data dictionaries and mappings.
• Translate analytic outputs into consultative business insights.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

SQL

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Analytic Consultant, RWD Consulting & Analytics

Company: Norstella

Location: Remote, United States

Date Posted: Sep 20, 2026

Employment Type: Full Time

Job ID: R-2176

Description

About Norstella:

At Norstella, our mission is simple: to help our clients bring life-saving therapies to market quicker—and help patients in need. Founded in 2022, but with history going back to 1939, Norstella unites best-in-class brands to help clients navigate the complexities at each step of the drug development life cycle —and get the right treatments to the right patients at the right time.

Each organization (Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, The Dedham Group) delivers must-have answers for critical strategic and commercial decision-making. Together, via our market-leading brands, we help our clients:

• Citeline - accelerate the drug development cycle
• Evaluate - bring the right drugs to market
• MMIT - identify barrier to patient access
• Panalgo - turn data into insight faster
• The Dedham Group - think strategically for specialty therapeutics

By combining the efforts of each organization under Norstella, we can offer an even wider breadth of expertise, cutting-edge data solutions and expert advisory services alongside advanced technologies such as real-world data, machine learning and predictive analytics. As one of the largest global pharma intelligence solution providers, Norstella has a footprint across the globe with teams of experts delivering world class solutions in the USA, UK, The Netherlands, Japan, China and India.

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a high-energy, motivated, and passionate expert in RWD and the pharmaceutical industry to join our RWD Engagement Team as a RWD Analytic Consultant to support our delivery of RWD engagements across the life sciences industry. The ideal candidate will be passionate about sleuthing through RWD to unpack insights and answers to some of the most challenging business problems our clients face.

This role’s creation is in reaction to the demand for Norstella’s newest service offerings leveraging Norstella’s unified Real World Data asset, a combination of claims, lab, SDOH and EMR data. You will be joining an organization hard wired for innovation and specialization to meet the high demands of our biopharmaceutical and life sciences client base. You will join a high-performing team empowered to work creatively to deliver solutions that enable patients to access therapies they need.

This role requires a combination of business acumen, analytical, technical, and commercial expertise to effectively deliver Norstella’s RWD solutions. Our RWD offerings include cutting-edge data solutions and expert advisory services alongside advanced technologies such as real-world data, machine learning and predictive analytics. It is critical that an individual in this role has worked in and understands the dynamics of the US healthcare ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

• As a RWD Analytic Consultant, you will play a crucial role in supporting life sciences analytical use cases by querying and analyzing a wide range of healthcare data sources, including claims, lab results, electronic medical records (EMR), and other real-world data.
• Your expertise in SQL and data analysis will contribute to enhancing our understanding of healthcare trends, optimizing patient care, and driving evidence-based decision-making
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinicians, data scientists, statisticians, and healthcare professionals, to identify and define analytical requirements and deliver actionable insights.
• Clean, validate, and transform raw data into structured formats suitable for analysis, ensuring data quality and integrity throughout the process
• Develop and maintain data documentation, including data dictionaries, data mappings, and data lineage, to ensure data transparency and accessibility
• Translate analytic outputs into consultative business insights
• All other duties, as assigned

Desired Experience:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in relevant quantitative field (e.g., Engineering, Economics, Epidemiology, Mathematics, Public Health, Computer Science etc.)
• 3+ years of professional experience working hands on with RWD (e.g., open/closed claims, APLD, lab, EMR/EHR, hospital chargemaster, billing codes, etc.)
• Understanding of life sciences industry and US healthcare ecosystem
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Proficiency in querying relational databases (SQL experience preferred)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently, with a proactive and self-driven approach
• Client-facing experience a plus
• Entrepreneurial spirit, results-oriented individual who is highly motivated, decisive, flexible in thought, and has the creativity to excel.

Location:

Remote in the United States, British Columbia or Ontario

Benefits:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dental & Vision Benefits
• Basic Life and AD&D Benefits
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Open Vacation Policy & Company Holidays

Please Note - All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship or transfers. We are not currently accepting candidates who are on an OPT visa.

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $125,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Norstella is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.

Norstella is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.