Epidemiology Data Analytics Contractor

Job Description • The Contractor, Epidemiology Data Analytics, is accountable for real-world data analytics in oncology within the Global Epidemiology function with Clinical Sciences • Major responsibilities include a) contributing to data analysis plan documentation and management and systematic programming approach to derive clinical variables and outcomes from real-world data; b) operationalizing relevant clinical variables and measures with minimal technical oversight; c) preparing relevant tables and figures and contributing to the interpretation of results; d) understanding strengths and weaknesses of specific databases; e) delivering data analysis results and findings to epidemiologists or cross-functional members • This person should be able to do comprehensive literature reviews for real-world data methodology and coding algorithms, and provide insights into real-world data, analysis tools, and epidemiology study concepts and protocols/proposals. • Understand general to advanced epidemiology research techniques and apply appropriate research methods to answer research questions relating to drug safety • Perform SAS programming at an advanced level to operationalize clinical concepts and measures in oncology • Contribute to the design of observational studies using real-world data through data exploration • Document and manage data analysis plan and analyze specific epidemiology databases to prepare results in relevant tables, figures, and visualizations • Do comprehensive literature review for analytics methodology and coding algorithms related to real-world data • Communicate with RWD vendors to coordinate questions for technical support on analytic and data quality issues for RWD sources that are in-licensed • Act as a knowledge developer, creating a repository of best practices around RWD, establish design principles and standards to ensure consistency across analytical work projects • Anticipate and communicate potential issues that could impact timelines or quality and propose solutions to mitigate these risks. • Generate tables, listings, and graphs for compound projects. • Responsible for the validation and quality assurance of any output produced. • Generate and review validated table, listings, and graph output meeting the needs of Clinical Projects. Qualifications • MPH or MS degree in Epidemiology, biostatistics or related field. • With 4-5 years of epidemiology and/or public health experience with a Master degree; or 1-2 years of experience with a Ph.D. degree. • Pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred. • Proficient with SAS, SQL, R, or related statistical software or other data analysis tools for data analysis, modeling, and visualization. • SAS Advanced Programming certificate is preferred • Familiar with real-world data (e.g. oncology EMRs, health insurance claims) concepts and structures. • Extensive experience in manipulating and analyzing these databases is required. • Knowledge and experience in data analysis in oncology is strongly preferred. • Prefer clinical experience. • SAS program experience required. • Experience Level = 3-5 Years Benefits Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st. Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.