Research Analyst/Programmer, Real World Evidence, Agile Analytics

Research Analyst, RWE Agile Analytics

IQVIA RWE Agile Analytics is hiring for a Research Analyst position! The team is looking for someone who takes initiative, thrives in a fast-paced data-driven environment, and wants to expand his/her knowledge in data science as it relates to observational research studies focused in infectious disease, sports injury research, and other clinical areas.

As a member of the Agile Analytics team, you will assist in data curation and development of analytic datasets using complex and fit-for-purpose data sources, data review and data quality efforts, analytic programming and communication of study results, contributions to scientific presentations, ad hoc and scheduled reports, and manuscripts, as well as project management of research studies in an agile analytic environment. Research topics may include safety surveillance and monitoring, program evaluation, protocol evolution, injury prediction and prevention, and intervention effectiveness.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•Conducts ad hoc and scheduled analytics using SAS as part of a large analytic and cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment.

•Creates analytic datasets and contributes to data curation using complex and fit-for-purpose data sources (e.g., electronic health records, diagnostic results, registry).

•Explores and understands data design and methods, including underlying data structures and works with Program Lead to ensure they align with project needs

•Builds and manages automated reports and data listings.

•Reviews data for accuracy, completeness, and limitations and adapts analytic methods based on findings in collaboration with Program Lead.

•Contributes to in-depth scientific research questions and clearly communicates analytic process, results, and scientific summary to project team.

•Leads comprehensive data management tasks, data quality control processes, and data cleaning for client projects.

•Prepares and contributes to drafting of sections of study documents, analytic reports, and development of slides for client meetings with the review and guidance of Program Lead, including format and quality review of final deliverable.

•Brings solution-oriented approach to project challenges and enjoys complex problems and working through unknowns.

•May program or develop data visualizations.

•May participate in client-facing project meetings as a recognized member of the project team and directly interface with the client to coordinate deliverables.

•Provides support to project team where needed and acts as a resource for internal team members.

•Contributing member of a multi-disciplinary and cross-functional team focused on understanding client needs, expectations, and producing data-driven results that impact real-time decision-making.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•Bachelor's Degree with 3 years relevant education and experience or Master's Degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, outcomes research, health economics or a relevant scientific field and 1-year relevant experience

•Sound methodological training in epidemiology, biostatistics, outcomes research, data science or related area relevant to observational research.

•Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

•Strong and effective written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills

•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, and clients in a global and matrixed environment.

•Ability to work independently, both under supervision and as a contributing team member.

•Must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, and SAS. 

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