Unlock Your Potential as a Data Scientist at blithequark
At blithequark, we're revolutionizing the healthcare industry by harnessing the power of data science to drive informed decision-making and improve patient outcomes. As a leader in the retail pharmacy and healthcare sectors, we're seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join our Scientific Affairs team and contribute to the development of Real-World Evidence (RWE) analytics. If you're passionate about applying advanced data analytics and cutting-edge technologies to drive business growth and improve healthcare outcomes, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.
Job Summary
As a Data Scientist - RWE at blithequark, you'll play a critical role in producing high-quality RWE through superior analytics and innovative processes in the medical trials space. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to design and execute statistical analyses, develop actionable insights, and drive business decisions. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your technical expertise and passion for data science to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain standardized, analysis-ready patient cohorts from in-house data assets or certified systems, and interpret results to inform analytics strategy
- Collaborate with the blithequark Clinical Trial team to deliver actionable insights from real-world, clinical, and other data sources to support biopharmaceutical RWE and clinical trial requests
- Clean, transform, and store data into an integrated data lake for future analysis and broader team consumption
- Perform data mining and statistical analysis to uncover new insights on patient populations and treatment outcomes
- Support the development of real-world data, analytics, and platform capabilities, applying advanced analytics and tools to address clinical questions from biopharmaceutical companies
- Collaborate on the design and execution of outcomes research studies
- Ensure high-quality, rigorous, and easily interpretable deliverables from RWE research and analyses
- Build dashboards, analytics, and reports for internal and external consumption
- Conduct due diligence on new real-world data vendors and power RWD quality assessments to inform investment decisions
Essential Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
- A Bachelor's degree or graduate degree in a quantitative or computational field
- At least 4 years of experience in a quantitative or computational role
- 4 years of experience in R, Python, or SQL
- Experience designing and executing robust and reproducible statistical analyses in the context of epidemiology and observational studies with healthcare data
- Knowledge of common statistical testing techniques, including generalized linear models, classification and discrimination, decision trees, unsupervised learning, time-series analysis, and survival analysis
- Experience processing large data from diverse data sources
- Experience handling protected patient health information
- Knowledge of at least one business intelligence tool, such as Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, or Spotfire
Preferred Qualifications
To take your application to the next level, consider the following preferred qualifications:
- A Ph.D. or Master's degree in data/biostatistics, computer science, mathematics, systems engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field
- Expertise in EMR/Health IT, disease registries, and insurance claims databases
- Knowledge of clinical data standards, medical terminologies, and controlled vocabularies used in healthcare data and ontologies (ICD9/10/ReadCode)
- Experience with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or regulatory compliance guidelines for real-world evidence research or clinical trials
- Experience working with alternative data sources and alternative methods of clinical data collection, particularly those enabled by technology platforms and/or solutions
- Experience with experimental design, Bayesian modeling, sequential data, computational statistics
- Understanding of data and systems learning techniques, with the ability to maintain self-learning of technical and non-technical skills
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At blithequark, we're committed to helping our employees grow and develop their skills. As a Data Scientist - RWE, you'll have access to:
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes
- Opportunities to work on high-impact projects and contribute to the development of innovative solutions
- A culture that encourages innovation, creativity, and continuous learning
Work Environment and Company Culture
At blithequark, we pride ourselves on our dynamic and inclusive work environment. As a remote employee, you'll be part of a distributed team that values flexibility, collaboration, and open communication. Our company culture is built on a foundation of:
- A commitment to creating more satisfied lives through better health
- A passion for innovation and customer-centricity
- A culture that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion
- A focus on employee well-being and work-life balance
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes:
- A competitive hourly rate of $26-$35
- Company-paid life insurance
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan - 401(k)
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Holidays
- Paid parental leave (PPL)
- Transportation benefit plan
- Employee store discount
- Voluntary life and personal accident insurance
Join Our Team and Make a Difference
If you're a motivated and experienced Data Scientist looking to drive business growth and improve healthcare outcomes, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at blithequark. With a strong foundation in data science and a passion for innovation, you'll be well-positioned to succeed in this role and make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career at blithequark!
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