Description: The Data Scientist provides analytical support to Scientific Communications and Medical Affairs HEOR. This position will report to the Director RWE Analytics and provides exceptional opportunities for career development and growth in a cross-functional and cross-regional environment in the pharmaceutical industry. Responsibilities: 1. Together with HEOR and Medical Affairs suggest HEOR studies using healthcare/administrative databases to fill the evidence gaps identified by the team. 2. Develop or contribute to the development of study protocols statistical analysis plans study reports and manuscripts. 3. Develop or oversee the development of a programming plan for assigned retrospective database studies. 4. Independently develop data specifications and effectively communicate study requirements to programmers and supervise their work. 5. Develop and manage quality assurance plan for all retrospective database studies conducted in house by the HEOR team. 6. Work independently to lead and/or execute study plans and statistical analysis for assigned projects. 7. Present methodology and results to both scientific and lay audiences. 8. Develop or contribute to the development of standard operating procedures for the conduct validation and archival of database programs and associated datasets. 9. Assume responsibility for management and installation of file updates for all data sources licensed by the department. Skills: SAS, R, RWE, EMR Datasets, HEOR, Study Design, Python, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Outcomes Research, Biostatistics, Study Design Top Skills Details: SAS,R,RWE,EMR Datasets Additional Skills & Qualifications: PhD with 0-2 years of experience MS with 2+ Years of experience Degree in Statistics, Epidemiology, Health Economics or related field Experience with Observational Databases, Medical Claims, EMR, RWE & HEOR Experience with Databases: MarketScan, Optum, Market Clarity, GE. Experience with SAS & R Experience Level: Entry Level 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people 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.
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