Senior Data Scientist - Real-World Data (SAS, R)

Syneos Health

Senior Programmer-Sr Data Scientist conducting analyses of real-world data for Syneos Health. Collaborating with teams in a remote environment to improve patient outcomes.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,600 - $175,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help customers achieve their goals
Assess quality of the data
Conduct analyses (programming of TFLs)
Review and input Protocol and SAP
Conduct longitudinal cohort studies and create study cohorts from scratch

Requirements

What you’ll need

Highly proficient in SAS or R
Extensive familiarity with commercial claims and EHR databases, such as Optum, MarketScan, IQVIA PharMetrics, or HealthVerity
Ability to conduct longitudinal cohort studies, including creating study cohorts, baseline and outcome variables from scratch
Solid understanding of epidemiologic study designs and methodologies
Hands-on experience with basic statistical tests, regression models, and survival analysis
Advanced degree in Biostatistics or Epidemiology (preferred: prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time

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Hard Skills & Tools

SASRlongitudinal cohort studiesstatistical testsregression modelssurvival analysisdata quality assessmentprogramming of TFLsbaseline variablesoutcome variables

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationproblem solving

Certifications

advanced degree in Biostatisticsadvanced degree in Epidemiology