Undergraduate or master's degree in a scientific or statistical discipline (e.g., biostatistics, mathematics, epidemiology)
5-7 years of experience in programming using SAS, R, or Python, specifically in a Real World (RW) environment
Proficient in SQL and experience with commercial databases like Optum, HealthVerity, or IQVIA PharmMetrics
Strong knowledge of clinical coding (ICD) and understanding follow-up periods
Experience developing programming specifications and addressing messy data effectively
Responsibilities
Develop and review complex statistical programming for Real World data analyses
Create analysis datasets, tables, and figures as per statistical analysis plans
Evaluate programming processes and implement changes to enhance efficiency
Collaborate with epidemiologists on protocol and SAP reviews, ensuring compliance with standards
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, adapting to changes in priorities and deadlines
Benefits
Company car or car allowance
Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage
401k plan with company match
Opportunity to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time
Full Job Description
Sr RW Programmer/Sr Data Scientist/Analyst - Real World Data(US and UK Only)
Job Responsibilities
Open to US, Canada, and UK only - No sponsorship available for this role.
This position is very heavy programming and data review for RW data analyses. Experience with commercial databases such as Optum, HealthVerity or PharmMetrics will be important. Also support for protocol and SAP review in support of the epidemiologist is critical. ICD knowledge and experience will also be important.
Roles within the Statistical Programming job family are responsible for developing programs and providing statistical programming support for the epidemiologists or for client or business use to address needs for sourcing, organizing (creating statistical tables, listings, and graphs), and interpreting complex data sets utilizing codes and programs. This includes developing codes that create analysis datasets, tables, and figures, evaluating programming processes, and suggesting revisions geared toward increasing productivity.
Impact and Contribution
Individual contributors with responsibility in a professional or technical discipline or specialty, but may manage two or fewer employees. May direct the work of lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent contributing to the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs, and policies, using knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. Individual contributor with developing subject matter expertise and responsibility for processes. In-depth knowledge and skills within a professional discipline, understanding the impact of work on related areas. May be responsible for entire projects or processes within area of responsibility. Minimum Requirements
Data Experience:
eHR
Claims Data: Optum, HealthVerity, or IQVIA PharmMetrics
Nice to have: MarketScan, VA data, Medicaid, Medicare
Programming Language: SAS or R, Must have SQL experience.
Programmatic Cohort derivation experience
Index date definition
Modeling/Programming
GLM
Logistic
Cox
Propensity Score Matching
Incidence computation
Prepare data specs and develop a strong understanding of study protocols.
Review data and program outputs against protocol requirements, flagging issues or questions, and escalating as appropriate.
Ability to address messy data
Identify issues and possible solutions
Understand follow up period and impact
Use of ICD or other related clinical terminology
Ability to address messy data
Identify issues and possible solutions
OMOP CDM understanding
Transform healthcare data into a common format
Use of AI/ML for LLM and workflow and scaffolding is ideal.
Nice to have:
AI/ML modeling.
Github experience and versioning.
Uses R, SAS, Python or other software to develop custom programming code to generate summary tables, data listings, graphs and derived RW datasets as specified in the statistical analysis plan and programming specifications.
Development of programming specifications.
Works to ensure that outputs meet quality standards and project requirements. Performs validation programming and works with other Programmers, Biostatisticians, Epidemiologists and other project team members to resolve discrepancies or any findings. Keeps project team members informed of programming progress and issues requiring their attention. Follow applicable SOPs, WIs, and relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g. ICH).
Maintains well organized, complete, and up-to-date project documentation, testing, and verification/quality control documents and programs ensuring inspection readiness.
Manages scheduling and time constraints across multiple projects at a time, sets goals based on priorities from management, and adapts to timeline or priority changes by reorganizing daily workload. Develops specifications for datasets and outputs of any complexity according to statistical and sponsor requirements. Anticipates and addresses potential programming issues, reflects forethought, establishes the basis for efficient programming and accurately defines all variables to be accepted by peer review and sponsor/requestor with little rework.
Prepares in advance for internal meetings, contributes ideas, and demonstrates respect for opinions of others.
Conducts effective internal meetings (appropriate in format, frequency and attendance). Distributes relevant information in advance. Ensures minutes are promptly and accurately distributed. Follows action items through to completion, and maintains order and focus of meetings, working toward consensus. Displays willingness to work with others and assist with projects and initiatives as necessary to meet the needs of the business. Negotiates and establishes accurate time estimates for completion of study programming activities with internal team members and statistical programming management, and completes project programming activities within timeframe allotted.
Reviews and provide input on project documentation such as Statistical Analysis Plan, mock shells, programming specifications, and RW database structure. Provides feedback to the appropriate project team members which reflects forethought and reduces inefficiencies in programming activities.
Participates in sponsor meetings, kickoff meetings etc., as required by sponsor. Contributes to the mentoring of programming personnel through developing training courses, presenting training materials, reviewing work, and providing feedback or guiding new associates in process. Transfers deliverables. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Minimal travel may be required.
Qualifications:
Undergraduate or master's degree, preferably in a scientific or statistical discipline such as biostatistics, mathematics or epidemiology.
Extensive programming experience in SAS, R, python or other required software, in a RW 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 - $145,000.00
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.
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