Clinical Application Specialist I

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Avon (IL); Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. seeks a Clinical Application Specialist I for a 100% remote, 12-month contractor role in data analytics within Global Epidemiology. The candidate will develop data/analysis plans, execute analyses, and present results to epidemiologists and cross-functional teams.

Required experience includes 1–3 years in epidemiology/public health, with proficiency in SAS, SQL and R, plus literature reviews and real-world data concepts. PhD preferred.

Qualifications

• MPH or MS degree in Epidemiology, Health Services Research, Pharmacy Administration, or related field; Ph.D. preferred.
• 1-3 years of epidemiology/public health experience for Master’s; 1-2 years with Ph.D. is required.
• Proficient with SAS, SQL, R or similar tools for data analysis, modeling and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Understand epidemiology research techniques to apply appropriate methods for drug safety questions.
• Familiar with public/private epidemiology resources for data analysis.
• Independently manages data/statistical analysis plan and analyzes databases to prepare tables and figures; communicate results to epidemiologists and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Epidemiology basics

Literature review

Data interpretation

Education

MPH or MS in Epidemiology or related field

PhD preferred

Tools

SAS

SQL

R

Job description

Clinical Application Specialist I

100% remote

12 Months

Job Description:

The Contractor in Data Analytics is accountable to a real-world data and analytics leader within the Global Epidemiology function in Clinical Sciences. The role provides expertise of real-world data and analysis methods within Clinical Sciences. Required to draw upon their experience to develop data/statistical analysis plans and execute data analysis with minimal technical oversight. Required to be able to independently deliver data analysis results and findings to epidemiologists or cross-functional members as necessary. This person should be able to do comprehensive literature review for real-world data methodology and coding algorithm. Provide insights into real-world data, analysis tools, and epidemiology study concepts and protocols/proposals.

Responsibilities

• Understand general to advanced epidemiology research techniques to apply appropriate research methods to answer questions relating to drug safety
• Be aware of and familiar with public and private resources and databases relevant to epidemiology for use in data analysis
• Independently manages data/statistical analysis plan and analyze specific epidemiology databases to prepare relevant tables and figures. Clearly communicate the results and findings to epidemiologists and cross-functional members as needed
• Contribute to the design of observational studies, including registries, providing critical appraisal of observational study protocols through participation in inter-departmental and cross-functional committees as needed
• Be able to convert sales data to exposure data, overall and stratified by key factors, e.g. age groups, gender, indications by leveraging with real-world data
• Provide epidemiology data to core safety and regulatory documents including, but not limited to, RMPs, PSURs, and Briefing Books
• Be proficient with analysis tools, e.g. SAS, SQL, R, Aetion, for data analysis, modeling, and visualization
• Do comprehensive literature review for analytics methodology and coding algorithms related to real-world data

Experience/Skills

• MPH or MS degree in Epidemiology, Health Services Research, Pharmacy Administration, or related field. Ph.D. is preferred.
• With 4-5 years of epidemiology and/or public health experience with a Master degree or 1-2 years of experience with a Ph.D. degree (must have). Pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.
• Proficient with SAS, SQL, R, or related statistical software or other data analysis tools for data analysis, modeling, and visualization.
• Familiar with real-world data (e.g. health insurance claims, EMRs) concepts and structures. Extensive experience in manipulating and analyzing these databases is required.
• Knowledge and experience in different therapeutic areas.
• Entry-level position. Generate tables, listings, and graphs for a compound project. Responsible for participating in the validation and quality assurance of any output produced. Generate and review validated table, listing and graph output meeting the needs of clinical projects. Prefer candidate with clinical experience. SAS program experience required.
• Experience Level: 1-3 Years