Identify and access diverse RWD sources, such as electronic health records (EHRs), claims databases, patient registries, and other real-world data repositories
Collaborate with data vendors and healthcare organizations to ensure data quality, compliance, and accessibility
Develop robust data collection pipelines using advanced programming techniques to support study objectives
Design and execute statistical analyses of RWD to generate RWE for clinical, regulatory, and commercial purposes
Apply advanced statistical methods, including propensity score matching, survival analysis, regression modeling, and machine learning, to derive meaningful insights
Develop, validate, and optimize analytical models and scripts for complex RWD datasets using strong programming skills
Conduct comparative effectiveness research, health outcomes studies, and pharmacoeconomic analyses addressing confounding, bias, and missing data
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design RWE studies, contribute to study protocols, statistical analysis plans (SAPs), and technical reports
Ensure studies align with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, EMA) for RWE submissions
Prepare high-quality reports, manuscripts, and presentations summarizing RWE findings for internal stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and peer-reviewed publications
Create automated reporting tools and dynamic data visualizations for non-technical audiences
Provide strategic recommendations based on RWE to support drug development, market access, and lifecycle management
Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA 21st Century Cures Act, EMA RWE framework) and industry standards (e.g., ISPOR, ISPE)
Implement best practices for data integrity, reproducibility, and transparency through well-documented and efficient code
Perform quality control and validation of statistical and programming outputs
Requirements
PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field with 5+ years industry experience
MS in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field with 7+ years of industry experience
Proven expertise in RWD/RWE studies, with hands-on experience analyzing EHRs, claims data, registries, or other real-world data sources
Experience with different study designs, protocol development, and statistical analysis plan writing
Demonstrated track record of supporting regulatory submissions (e.g., FDA, EMA) using RWE
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work with cross-functional teams and external partners
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience with statistical modelling of clinical data and statistical inference
Advanced proficiency in statistical programming languages such as R, Python, or SAS for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and automation
Experience with database querying (e.g., SQL) and managing large, complex datasets
Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or R Shiny)
Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and reproducible research practices
Proficiency in applying statistical methodologies for RWD, including propensity score methods, longitudinal data analysis, and causal inference techniques
Based in a time zone within the United States or Europe (UTC-8 to UTC+2) to facilitate real-time collaboration
Understanding of ICH GCP, ICH E9 plus general knowledge of industry practices and standards
Experience with CDISC, including SDTM, ADAM, CDASH
Benefits
Home-based remote working opportunities
Work/life balance as well as flexible schedules
Collaborating with motivated, high-performance, statistical and research teams
Technical training and tailored development curriculum
Research opportunities that match your unique skillset
Promising career trajectory
Job stability: long-term engagements and re-deployment opportunities
Focus on bringing new therapies to market rather than project budgets and change orders
Experience with regulatory submissions
Engaging, fast-paced environment
Good work-life balance
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
statistical analysispropensity score matchingsurvival analysisregression modelingmachine learningstatistical programming (R, Python, SAS)database querying (SQL)data manipulationanalytical model developmentdata collection pipeline development
Soft skills
problem-solvingcritical thinkingcommunicationcollaborationproject managementtime managementadaptabilityattention to detailstrategic thinkinginterpersonal skills
Certifications
PhD in StatisticsPhD in BiostatisticsMS in StatisticsMS in Biostatistics