Clinical Trials - Data Scientist (pharma)

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks a Clinical Data Scientist in Indianapolis to develop analytics-driven solutions for clinical trials. This hybrid position involves collaboration across teams to create standardized reports and innovative analytics. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree and have programming experience, and relocation support is included.

Benefits

Generous relocation support

Comprehensive benefit program

Participation in company-sponsored 401(k)

Flexible benefits options

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Hands-on programming experience in SAS, Python, or R.
• Three or more years of data analytics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement analytics driven solutions for clinical data.
• Program and test automation solutions for trials.
• Provide insights into deliverables and support regulatory activities.

Skills

Statistical programming

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Health, Information or Data Sciences

Tools

SAS

Python

R

AI/ML tools

Job description

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Job Description:

The Clinical Data Scientist is responsible for developing and implementing analytics driven solutions to automate clinical data flow. Accountable for programming clinical data reports and dashboards enabling data review that allows for seamless downstream consumption, standardization and integration of data. This requires an in depth understanding of statistical programming, data flow, and data standards. The Clinical Data Scientist collaborates with the Clinical Data Strategist, Clinical Data Lead, Clinical Data Management Associate, Clinical Data Associate and other partners to deliver standardized reports, dashboards and innovative analytic solutions for use in global clinical trials.

**This position is located in Indianapolis, IN - in a hybrid capacity 3 days onsite / 2 days remote. Generous relocation support is offered **

Responsibilities:

Portfolio Delivery

• Program and implement data review solutions, dashboarding and analytics for a trial or set of trials within therapeutic area
• Ensure data reporting and analytics are delivered accurately, efficiently and in alignment with study objectives
• Provide insights into study level deliverables (i.e. Data Management Plan, Project Plan, database, and observed datasets)
• Support submission, inspection and regulatory response activities
• Lead large-scale cross Business Unit/Therapeutic Area projects or programs with high complexity
• Develops and tests new ideas and/or applies creative solutions that surface business insights
• Independently identifies key scientific questions/issues and develops solutions to advance the portfolio
• Program and test automation solutions for a trial or set of trials within a program using Lilly process and tools

Project Management

• Increase speed, accuracy, and consistency in the development of reporting and analytic capabilities
• Partner with Clinical Data Management Associate and Data Strategist to deliver data reporting and analytics per business need
• Align with and influence data standard decisions and strategies for a study and/or program
• Build therapeutic knowledge and a deep and broad understanding of the technology to develop data reports and analytic solutions
• Effectively apply knowledge of applicable internal, external and regulatory requirements/expectations (MQA, CSQ, MHRA, FDA, ICH, GCP, PhRMA, Privacy knowledge, etc.) to regular work
• Integrates multi-functional and/or external information and applies technical knowledge to data-driven decision making

Enterprise Leadership

• Continually seek and implement means of improving processes to optimize data reporting/analytics and decrease work effort
• Represent Data and Analytics processes in multi-functional initiatives
• Actively engage in shared learning across Data and Analytics organization
• Strive to Increase re-usability of reports and analytics
• Drive automation and seamless data delivery with real time data analytics
• Anticipate and resolve key technical, operational or business problems that impact the Data and Analytics organization
• Interacts with regulators, business partners and external collaborators on business issues
• Bring end to end approach towards managing risk to minimize impact on delivery
• Builds a diverse multi-functional and internal/external network to understand how different domains and approaches contribute to research and development
• Focuses on defining analytic solutions to answer scientific questions, goals, critical success factor and timelines in support of advancing the portfolio

Basic Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Health, Information or Data Sciences
• Hands-on programming experience (SAS, Python or R)

Additional Preferences:

• Three or more years of data analytics experience in clinical, pharmaceutical, biotech or CRO setting highly preferred.
• Experienced working with cloud based technologies
• Experienced with AI/ML tools
• Technical knowledge to develop requirements and/or study project results
• Knowledge and experience with statistical techniques
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated leadership
• Demonstrated teamwork, collaboration and high learning agility
• Passionate about improving technological solutions using new technologies

Additional Information:

• Domestic and International travel may be required

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$63,000 - $162,800

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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