Clinical Application Specialist I

Actalent; United States; Remote; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Clinical Application Specialist I to join its Global Epidemiology team in Clinical Sciences. The contractor will develop data analysis plans, execute analyses, and present results to epidemiologists and cross-functional colleagues.

The role focuses on real-world data, SAS, SQL, R, and Aetion usage, with remote work and a North Chicago, IL base. Pay is $42–46 per hour; contract duration through Oct 24, 2026, with benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SAS, SQL, R for data analysis and visualization.
• Experience with real-world data (claims/EMRs) and epidemiology datasets.
• PhD in pharmaceutical/biotech field preferred; internship considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop data/statistical analysis plans and execute analyses with minimal oversight.
• Generate tables and graphs for epidemiology projects.
• Communicate results to epidemiologists and cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to observational study design and protocol appraisal.
• Prepare data for safety/regulatory documents (RMPs/PSURs).
• Validate outputs and QA outputs.

Skills

SAS

SQL

R

Real-world data

Education

Ph.D. (pharmaceutical/biotech internship preferred)

Tools

Aetion

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Application Specialist I

Job Description

The Clinical Application Specialist I role is pivotal in providing expertise in real-world data and analysis methods within the Global Epidemiology function in Clinical Sciences. The position requires the contractor to develop data/statistical analysis plans and execute data analysis with minimal oversight. The candidate will deliver data analysis results to epidemiologists or cross-functional members, conduct comprehensive literature reviews, and provide insights into epidemiology study concepts and proposals.

You will 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.

Responsibilities

• Apply general to advanced epidemiology research techniques to answer drug-related questions using public and private resources.
• Independently manage data/statistical analysis plans, analyze epidemiology databases, and prepare relevant tables and figures.
• Communicate results and findings to epidemiologists and cross-functional team members.
• Contribute to the design and critical appraisal of observational study protocols through inter-departmental committees.
• Convert sales data to exposure data, stratified by factors such as age, gender, and indications.
• Provide epidemiology data to core safety and regulatory documents, including RMPs and PSURs.
• Utilize analysis tools such as SAS, SQL, R, and Aetion for data analysis, modeling, and visualization.
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews on analytics methodology and coding algorithms related to real-world data.

Essential Skills

• 1+ years of experience with a Ph.D (pharmaceutical/biotech internship preferred)
• Proficiency in SAS, SQL, R, or related statistical software for data analysis, modeling, and visualization.
• Familiarity with real-world data, such as health insurance claims and EMRs, with extensive database manipulation and analysis experience.
• Knowledge and experience in various therapeutic areas.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.
• Clinical experience is preferred.

Work Environment

This role is 100% remote, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work from the comfort of your home.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of North Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $46.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of North Chicago, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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