RWE Analytics Specialist

Sanofi; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a RWE Analytics Specialist to provide programming support and senior oversight for analyses and studies in large databases such as administrative claims and electronic health records. You will collaborate with HEVA, medical affairs, BO&S, and commercial teams to translate research questions into actionable analytics tasks.

The role requires strong data science background, observational research experience, and the ability to guide juniors.

Qualifications

• Academic training in mathematics, statistics/biostatistics, statistical programming, observational research, epidemiology, health economics, or related quantitative field.
• Experience leading studies and analyses using observational designs and secondary data.
• Experience with secondary data sources such as administrative claims and electronic health records in the US.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of analyses and studies and provide senior support to the Data Analysts on the RWE team.
• Assess study feasibility across data sources and propose exploratory analyses.
• Characterize disease epidemiology and outcomes using descriptive and comparative designs; develop plans and table shells.
• Apply regression, time-to-event analyses and other modeling approaches; report results with dashboards or slides.
• Communicate results to stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication

Explain technical to non-experts

Education

BA/BS + 5 years or MS/PhD + 4 years

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Job description

About The Job

The successful RWE Analytics Specialist will provide programming support and Senior oversight to implementation of analyses and studies in large databases (e.g. administrative claims, electronic health records). The individual in this role will work in close collaboration with health economics and value assessment (HEVA), medical affairs, business operations & strategy (BO&S) and commercial product teams to understand research questions and translate those into actionable items for the analytics team. These responsibilities require a strong background in data sciences, including statistics and programming. Experience leading studies and analyses that use observational research design and secondary data, experience with secondary data sources such as administrative claims and electronic health records in the US and experience in the pharmaceutical industry are required. Experience guiding more junior team members through the implementation of analyses is a must. This position will report to the RWE Analytics Lead, Evidence for Access.

Job Title

RWE Analytics Specialist

• Location: Cambridge, MA

About The Job

The successful RWE Analytics Specialist will provide programming support and Senior oversight to implementation of analyses and studies in large databases (e.g. administrative claims, electronic health records). The individual in this role will work in close collaboration with health economics and value assessment (HEVA), medical affairs, business operations & strategy (BO&S) and commercial product teams to understand research questions and translate those into actionable items for the analytics team. These responsibilities require a strong background in data sciences, including statistics and programming. Experience leading studies and analyses that use observational research design and secondary data, experience with secondary data sources such as administrative claims and electronic health records in the US and experience in the pharmaceutical industry are required. Experience guiding more junior team members through the implementation of analyses is a must. This position will report to the RWE Analytics Lead, Evidence for Access. Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you'll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs.

About Sanofi

We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline - enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve lives

Main Responsibilities

The RWE Analytics Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of analyses and studies and providing Senior support and direction to Data Analysts on the RWE team.

These Projects Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Assess study feasibility in a variety of data sources available for analysis, including new or less familiar data
  • Propose and conduct exploratory analyses that allow deep understanding of a data source at hand (e.g., ability to generate insights and visualize output that allows researchers to make decisions about study feasibility and study design)
  • Analyze data based on provided definitions using traditional programming or other digital applications
• Characterizing disease epidemiology, burden of disease, rates of pre-specified outcomes based on diagnostic codes and/or treatment codes using descriptive and comparative study designs
  • Review relevant literature for methods, lists of codes or validated algorithms
  • Create statistical analyses plans and table shells from study protocols
  • Analyze data using traditional programming or other digital applications
  • Develop algorithms, such as lines of therapy for oncology
  • Apply traditional modeling approaches, including regression and time to event analyses
  • Report results in form of study tables, dashboards or slide deck
  • Communicate results to stakeholders

Basic Qualifications

• BA/BS + 5 years of relevant experience OR MS/PhD + 4 years of relevant experience,
• Academic training in the areas of mathematics, statistics/biostatistics, statistical programming, observational research, epidemiology, health economics, or a related quantitative field

Required Experience

• Experience programming in R, Python, and SQL
• Working knowledge of statistical methods
• Experience applying epidemiological methods
• Experience analyzing multiple sources of secondary patient data (e.g., electronic medical records, administrative claims)

Required Skills

• Expertise with R, Python, and/or SQL
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate technical details to non-expert audiences

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention andwellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.

Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.