Sr Programmer-Sr Data Scientist/Analys Real-World Data (SAS/R)

Syneos Health Careers$80K — $175K *
US-Anywhere
+ 7 other locationsRemote
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in a scientific or statistical discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Extensive programming experience in SAS or R, preferably in clinical trials.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

  • Assess data quality and integrity.
  • Conduct longitudinal cohort studies and create study variables from scratch.
  • Utilize epidemiological methods in study design and analysis.
  • Implement basic statistical tests and advanced regression models.
  • Review protocols and statistical analysis plans (SAPs).
  • Program tables, figures, and listings (TFLs) as part of analyses.

Benefits

  • Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time.
  • Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) company match.
  • Eligibility for employee stock purchase plan.
  • Potential commissions or bonuses based on performance.
Full Job Description
Sr Programmer-Sr Data Scientist/Analys Real-World Data (SAS/R)

Job Responsibilities

Senior Data Analyst

Programming Skills: Highly proficient in SAS or R.

Database Experience: Extensive familiarity with commercial claims and EHR databases, such as Optum, MarketScan, IQVIA PharMetrics, or HealthVerity.

Cohort Studies: Ability to conduct longitudinal cohort studies, including creating study cohorts, baseline and outcome variables from scratch.

Epidemiological Methods: Solid understanding of epidemiologic study designs and methodologies.

Statistical Expertise: Hands-on experience with basic statistical tests, regression models, and survival analysis.

Educational Background: Advanced degree in Biostatistics or Epidemiology. Preferred: Prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry, but not necessarily.

In addition:
  • Assess quality of the data
  • Protocol and SAP review and input
  • Conduct analyses (programming of TFLs)


Nice to have:
  • Standard Data & Data Standards
    • Observational Medical Outcomes (OMOP) Common Data Model (CDM)
      • Open community of data standards
      • Standards, structure and content of observational data
      • Enables efficient analyses
      • Data Standardization - OHDSI
    • OHDSI (Observational Health Data Studies & Informatics) Tools
      • OHDSI - Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics
    • DARWIN: DARWIN EU Initiative Presentation - OHDSI


Qualifications:
  • Undergraduate degree, preferably in a scientific or statistical discipline; in lieu of degree, an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated programming experience.
  • Extensive programming experience in SAS or other required software, preferably in a clinical trial environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.


At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

Salary Range:
$80,600.00 - $175,700.00

The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

Additional Information

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.

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