Astellas Pharma · 2 months ago
Head, Real World Data Science, Biopharma
Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveAstellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company committed to developing innovative therapies for patients. They are seeking an experienced real-world data scientist to join their Real-World Data Science team, focusing on executing observational studies and collaborating with various departments to enhance RWD and analytics offerings.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Provide best-in-class data science support to Astellas drug development programs & marketed products in relation to RWD
Design of observational studies (primary and/or secondary data)
Execute (program and analyze) observational studies using in-house RWD or oversee vendors or other RWDS staff in executing observational studies
Write, review, or contribute to key study documents to ensure optimal methodological & statistical presentation. These documents include, protocols, analysis plans, tables and figure (TLF) specifications, study reports, publications
Ensure efficient planning, execution and reporting of analyses
Advise as subject matter expert in specific data access partnerships
Represent the company on matters related to RWD analysis at meetings with regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders and similar experts/bodies as needed
Contributes to vendor selection with partner functions
Participate in the creation and upkeep of best practices, tools/macros, and standards related to methods, data and data analysis at Astellas
Collaborate with RWDS and Biostatistics colleagues and cross-functional teams in Development, Medical Affairs and Pharmacovigilance
Mentor and guide junior members of the RWD Analytics team
Qualification
Required
Experience in real-world data science and analytics
Ability to design and execute observational studies using primary and/or secondary data
Strong programming skills for data analysis
Experience writing and reviewing study documents including protocols, analysis plans, and study reports
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including Development, Medical Affairs, and Pharmacovigilance
Experience mentoring and guiding junior team members
Strong communication skills to represent the company in meetings with regulatory authorities and key opinion leaders
Knowledge of best practices, tools/macros, and standards related to methods, data, and data analysis
Company
Astellas Pharma
Astellas Pharma is a global pharmaceutical research & development company.
Founded in 2005
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
2020-07-22Grant
2008-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
Amanda Hart
Head, Global Commercial Analytics and Reporting
Recent News
2026-01-07
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