RWE Programmer

Fortrea; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea is seeking a Real World Evidence (RWE) Programmer to join a sponsor-dedicated team supporting a global pharmaceutical partner. This is a fully home-based opportunity.

The role involves serving as a subject matter expert in RWE analytics, analyzing large healthcare databases, and collaborating with RWE Scientists, Epidemiologists, and statisticians to design studies, plan analyses, and interpret results. Strong programming and epidemiology knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, computing, life science, health science, or related subjects.
• Fortrea may consider relevant experience in lieu of educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supports Statistical programming activities in Real World Evidence.
• Provides input on study design and analysis plans as necessary.
• Develops, validates, maintains, and documents analysis programs and other study documents.
• Provides input on interpretation of results and reviews publications.
• Evaluates the quality of the database.
• Provides technical database expertise to stakeholders.
• Ensures statistical outputs are produced efficiently.
• Reviews study concept, protocol design, analysis plans and other study-related documents.

Skills

Real World Evidence

Epidemiology

Observational research

Statistical analysis

Propensity score matching

Azure Databricks

PySpark

sparklyr

Cloud analytics

Data interpretation

Communication

Org skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAS

R

Python

Azure Databricks

Job description

We are currently seeking a RWE Programmer to join a sponsor-dedicated team supporting a global pharmaceutical partner. This is a fully home-based opportunity.

As a RWE Programmer, you will serve as a subject matter expert in Real World Data analytics and support the analysis of large healthcare databases to generate high-quality RWE for current and future compounds.

Working closely with RWE Scientists, Epidemiologists, Statisticians, and cross-functional stakeholders, you will contribute to study design, analytical strategy, database evaluation, programming, and interpretation of study results. This is a highly visible global role that combines advanced programming expertise with strong epidemiological and analytical knowledge.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Supports Statistical programming activities in Real World Evidence.
• Provides input on study design and analysis plans where necessary.
• Develops, validates, maintains, and documents analysis programs and other study documents.
• Provides input on interpretation of results and reviews publications
• Evaluates the quality of the database.
• Provides technical database expertise to stakeholders
• Ensures that statistical outputs are produced in an efficient manner.
• Reviews the study concept, protocol design, analysis plans and other study-related documents.

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in mathematics, statistics, computing, life science, health science, or related subjects.
• Experience and/or education plus relevant work experience, equating to a Bachelor’s degree.
• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.

Experience:

• Typically 3-5 yearsof experience in Real World Evidence, Epidemiology, Health Outcomes Research, or related environments.
• Experience working with large healthcare databases such as Komodo, Marketscan, CPRD or MMIT)
• Experience in SAS or R programming within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, healthcare analytics, or related industry.
• Python programming.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of Real World Evidence, epidemiology, and observational research methodologies.
• Knowledge of statistical and epidemiological analysis methods; experience with propensity score matching is a plus.
• Experience with Azure Databricks, PySpark, sparklyr, or other cloud-based analytics platforms is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders in a global environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

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