RWE Data Scientist

Actalent; Lake Bluff (IL); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering and science solutions is seeking an RWE Data Scientist to join their team. This fully remote position focuses on leveraging real world data for impactful insights in healthcare, requiring advanced analytical skills and strategic thinking. The role promises professional growth with numerous benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in analytics programming required.
• Must be adept at presenting complex research clearly to stakeholders.
• Ability to incorporate production code macros.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for executing large scale data analysis and algorithm development.
• Present results of analysis and consult on design as needed.
• Develop effective relationships for collaboration on projects.

Skills

SAS

SQL

R

Python

Machine Learning

Education

Master’s degree in Statistics

PhD in statistics or related discipline

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Job Title

RWE Data Scientist (contractor), V&E Real World Evidence Analytics

Job Title: RWE Data Scientist

Job Title

RWE Data Scientist (contractor), V&E Real World Evidence Analytics

Purpose

Role is responsible for designing, planning, and executing large scale data analysis, and algorithm development to identify gaps in the care continuum and to measure impact using RWD. This work highlights the value of utilizing real world data to inform or address strategic questions in the disease areas of interest to the organization. The role involves the application of statistical theories, analytical methods, and technical programming skills to analyze clinical, survey, claims, and electronic medical record databases. Role supports the department as a technical subject matter expert on RWE analytics; candidate is expected to act as point of contact for the assigned therapeutic area (TA) on analytical needs, proactively mitigating, resolving and triaging issues and reducing the operational complexity needed. candidate is expected to standardize coding convention, and processes to increase efficiency. Candidates must be adept at breaking down complex data into easily understood language and/or visualization for less technical audiences. Candidates should also be creative in the use of RWD and propose solutions to answer business questions.

Responsibilities

• The candidate is expected to have the potential to be the analytics lead for the assigned therapeutic area (TA) to mitigate, resolve and triage analytical complexities
• Presenting results of analysis and contribute presentation of findings and key takeaways for various audiences
• Identifying appropriate internal and external data resources and external expertise to execute strategies and research activities
• Executing analysis plans and providing consultation to design as needed
• Work with Medical engagement to understand key impact variables and use RWD to quantify and operationalize these variables
• Responsibility and accountability for meeting timelines in complex matrix structure. This will require developing and maintaining effective cross-functional working relationships to assure effective teamwork and overseeing problem solving within the analytical team
• Interactions with Medical Engagement, Business Unit TAs, HEOR, and RWE CoE regarding findings and with other members of the Analytical team that perform QC activities on their studies
• Translating TA business needs into project concepts to develop supporting data dictionary and corresponding analysis
  
  

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Statistics or related discipline required, PhD in statistics or closely related discipline (e.g., Health Economics and Outcomes research, Epidemiology, health services research etc.) preferred
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in analytics programing (SAS, SQL, R, Python) required. The candidates with Python and machine learning experience are preferred.
• Ability to incorporate production code macros required, ability to execute programming assignments and problem solve issues independently, and ability to present complex research and data clearly to stakeholders.
• Experience and/or training in the application of advanced scientific and analytical methods in real world evidence generation
• Ability to perform urgent analyses that are needed with short turnaround time and interact with internal and external collaborative partners on joint projects
• Professional training in a healthcare field, experience in analysis of large medical claims datasets or prior experience in the UNIX/Hadoop environment preferred
  
  

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $85.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification 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 & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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