Ecocareers · 3 months ago
Data Scientist (R, Python, Machine Learning, Healthcare Domain)
Mettawa, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expEcocareers is a company focused on healthcare analytics, and they are seeking a Data Scientist to design and execute analytical components for research studies in the pharmaceutical domain. The role involves applying statistical methods and programming skills to analyze real-world evidence (RWE) studies and support clinical trial strategies.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
He/she is expected to have the potential to be the analytics lead for the assigned therapeutic area (TA) to mitigate, resolve and triage certain issues and reduce the touch point needed from the study lead
Responsibility for analytical component of reports describing studies, outcomes and methods used and provide specifications to the V&E researchers
Presenting results of studies and contribute to the writing and publishing of scientific presentations
Identifying appropriate internal and external data resources and external expertise to execute strategies and research activities led by V&E members
Supporting clinical trial endpoint strategies by executing statistical analysis plans and providing consultation to design as needed
Responsibility and accountability for meeting timelines in complex matrix structure. This will require developing and maintain effective cross-functional working relationships to assure effective teamwork and overseeing problem solving within the analytical team
Interactions with V&E TA scientists regarding studies and with other members of the Analytical team that perform QC activities on their studies
Translating V&E business needs into RWE project concepts and collaborating with HEOR scientists to develop study protocols
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Statistics or related discipline required
Minimum of 1-2 years' experience in SAS, SQL programming/R/Python required
Ability to incorporate production code macros in studies required
Ability to execute programming assignment and problem solve issues independently required
Ability to present complex research and data clearly to stakeholders required
Experience and/or training in the application of advanced scientific and analytical methods required
Ability to perform urgent analyses that are needed with short turnaround time required
Interact with internal and external collaborative partners on joint projects required
Proficiency in R and/or Python required
Data Science techniques (Visualization/ Machine learning skill sets) required
Epidemiological design/methods required
Familiarity with traditional healthcare databases (e.g., administrative claims data, electronic medical records, etc.) required
Preferred
PhD in statistics or closely related discipline preferred
Professional training in a healthcare field, experience in analysis of large medical claims datasets or prior experience in the UNIX/Hadoop environment preferred
Company
Ecocareers
Ecocareers provides a specialized job search for careers that make a difference.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase