Senior Statistical Programmer FSP - RWD/EPI

Cytel; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytel Inc. is seeking a senior epidemiology data scientist to lead Real World Data analyses for pharmaceutical research. You will design studies, code analyses, and produce tables and figures using SQL, SAS, or R to support regulatory and safety documents.

Collaborating with epidemiologists, statisticians, and stakeholders, you will develop data-driven strategies, present results, and contribute to study reports. A Master’s or PhD and 5+ years in RWE analytics are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a related field with 5+ years of experience in real-world evidence analytics.
• Strong SQL skills; SAS or R proficiency required.
• Deep expertise analyzing RWE sources (Optum/Clinformatics, Truveta, UK Biobank) and clinical data.
• Familiarity with relational databases and claims/ancillary data layouts.
• Experience with regression, survival, and propensity weighting analyses; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of study protocols and analysis plans leveraging large RWD sources (Claims and/or EHR).
• Liaise with data vendors to obtain relevant data extracts for studies.
• Create analytical databases from data extracts to facilitate analyses.
• Conduct analyses per study protocols and analysis plans.
• Produce tables and figures for discussions with investigators, clients, and study reports.
• Present results internally and to clients.
• Assist in preparation of study reports and other deliverables.
• May have supervisory responsibilities in the future.

Skills

SQL proficiency

SAS or R proficiency

RWE analytics

Data visualization

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Epidemiology background

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, economics

Tools

SQL

SAS

R

Job description

You will contribute by:

• Providing support to the Epidemiology team by preparing Real World data, advising on data analytic strategies, and supporting stakeholders in various epidemiology analytic activities

• Programming and conducting statistical analysis under the direction and supervision of epidemiologists/statisticians including data coding, creation of algorithms, linkage of datasets, and use of statistical packages or platforms

• Supporting statistical programming to generate innovative means of data standardization, visualization, and reporting of observational data

• Supporting Medical Affairs (e.g. observational studies leveraging RWD); Global Patient Safety and Risk Management (e.g., analysis to obtain background rates) for the development of regulatory/safety documents, and Clinical Development (e.g.; assessment of patient populations/ protocol feasibility)

• The position will partner with Epidemiologists to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Being able to prioritize and manage work across multiple projects and stakeholders

• Providing strong communication to ensure successful and timely project delivery

• Solving technical problems with experience and expertise

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in development of study protocols and analysis plans leveraging large RWD sources (Claims and/or EHR)

• Liaise with data vendors to obtain relevant data extracts for research studies consistent with study protocols

• Create analytical databases from data extracts to facilitate conduct of data analyses

• Conduct analyses consistent with methods set forth in study protocols and analysis plans

• Produce tables and figures for discussions with other investigators, clients, and for study reports

• Present results internally and to clients

• Assist in the preparation of study reports and other deliverables

• May have supervisory responsibilities in the future

What we’re looking for:

• Master’s degree or PhD in related field (epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, economics) and 5+ years of experience conducting RWE analytics for pharma industry, CRO, or academic institution

• Intermediate to expert level proficiency in SQL is a must. In addition, SAS or R proficiency is required

• Deep expertise analyzing RWE data sources such as Optum (Clinformatics Datamart and Market Clarity), Truveta and UK Biobank. Experience analyzing clinical trial and/or registry data is desirable

• Familiarity with relational databases and proficient understanding of claims and ancillary file layouts

• Experience with applied statistics including regression analysis (OLS, longitudinal, logistic, Cox, GLM/GEE), survival analyses (Kaplan-Meier, cumulative incidence, accelerated failure time models), and propensity weighting

• Excellent project management skills; can prioritize multiple tasks and goals to ensure timely completion

• Confident and competent when interacting with internal and external stakeholders

• Strong written/verbal communication skills. Highly effective at summarizing and presenting key considerations and evidence

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