Researching analyst

Jsr-Tech-Consulting; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Part time

Job summary

Jsr-Tech-Consulting, on behalf of a global Life Sciences organization, is seeking a candidate for a multi-year project focused on real-world evidence (RWE) studies. The ideal candidate will hold PharmD or PhD with pharmacotherapy expertise and have 2–3 years in RWE or HEOR, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or Public Health.

Responsibilities include study design, protocol development, literature review, and managing large datasets with coding systems such as NDC, GPI, HCPCS, ICD-9/10.

Qualifications

• PharmD or PhD in pharmacotherapy or related field with strong training in clinical concepts.
• 2–3 years of experience in RWE or a related HEOR field (or a master’s in HEOR, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health).
• 1–2 years of pharmaceutical or CRO industry experience.

Skills

RWE study design

Literature review

Code lists (NDC/HCPCS/ICD)

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication

Education

PharmD or PhD in relevant field

2–3 years in RWE/HEOR or related master’s degree

Tools

SQL

R

Python

SAS

Job description

Our client, a global Life Sciences organization, is seeking a candidate for a multi-year project.

Qualifications

Doctor of Pharmacy (A PharmD from a U.S. institution or a Ph.D with a strong understanding of pharmacotherapy and clinical concepts comparable to PharmD-level training) and (2-3 years of experience in RWE or a master's degree in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or a related field).

• At least 1-2 years of pharmaceutical or CRO industry experience.

• RWE study experience, including study design and protocol development, such as defining study populations, inclusion/exclusion criteria, index dates, baseline and follow-up periods, exposures/interventions, and outcomes.
• Strong literature review and evidence synthesis skills, including the ability to critically review and interpret clinical trials and treatment guidelines
• Strong knowledge of healthcare coding systems and extensive experience developing and validating code lists (e.g., NDC, GPI, HCPCS, ICD-9-CM, and ICD-10-CM codes); experience with RED BOOK or AnalySource, and Medi-Span
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical product characteristics and lifecycle events, including FDA approvals, indications, label expansions, orphan drug designations, loss of exclusivity (LOE), biosimilars, and generic competition
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Attention to detail, with the ability to organize, synthesize, and communicate large volumes of complex information
• Strong work ethic and learning agility
• Project management experience, including the ability to manage timelines, deliverables, and multiple concurrent projects

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience with health economic modeling (e.g., budget impact models and cost-effectiveness analyses)
• Understanding of U.S. healthcare policy and reimbursement, including the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the 340B Drug Pricing Program, Medicare policy, and related pharmaceutical market access considerations
• Experience reviewing and interpreting Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidance, policy documents, and healthcare regulations
• Experience conducting systematic literature reviews
• Programming and data analytics experience using SQL, R, Python, SAS, etc.
• Strong knowledge of real-world data sources (e.g., administrative claims, electronic health records [EHRs], and registries)