Introduction to blithequark and the Industry
blithequark is a leading organization in the healthcare industry, dedicated to improving patient outcomes and advancing medical research. As a key player in the field, blithequark is committed to leveraging cutting-edge technologies and innovative methodologies to drive business growth and success. The company's focus on real-world evidence (RWE) and clinical trials analysis has created a unique opportunity for a skilled Data Scientist to join the team and contribute to the development of groundbreaking insights and solutions.
Job Overview
In this exciting role, you will be responsible for producing certifiable proof (RWE) through advanced analysis and innovative methodologies in the clinical trials space. As a vital part of the Scientific Projects team, you will have the opportunity to impact both internal and external decision-making through the use of creative data science and technology. Your primary focus will be on conducting sophisticated data analysis to address critical business questions, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful insights from real-world, clinical, and other data sources.
Key Responsibilities
- Mine raw data sets to deliver normalized, analysis-ready patient datasets from in-house data resources or licensed platforms, analyze and interpret results, and help shape analysis methodology
- Collaborate with other members of the blithequark Clinical Trials team to deliver significant 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 use
- Perform data mining and statistical analysis to analyze RWE/RWD and discover new insights regarding patient populations and treatment outcomes
- Support the development of real-world data, analytics, and platform capabilities, applying advanced analytics and tools to resolve scientific questions from biopharmaceutical companies
- Collaborate on the design and implementation of outcomes research studies
- Ensure high-quality, comprehensive, and readily interpretable predictions from RWE studies and analyses
- Build dashboards, analytics, and reports for internal and external use
- Conduct a reasonable level of effort on new real-world data suppliers, vendors, and drive RWD quality evaluations to inform project decisions
Essential Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following essential qualifications:
- Experience in designing and executing robust and reproducible statistical analyses with regards to epidemiology and observational research with healthcare data
- Knowledge of common statistical testing methods, including generalized linear models, clustering and segmentation, decision trees, unsupervised learning, time series analysis, and survival analysis
- Experience handling large data from multiple data sources
- Experience handling protected patient health information
- Knowledge of at least one of the following: Tableau, Power Bi, Alteryx, Spotfire, or other BI intelligence tools
Preferred Qualifications
While not required, the following preferred qualifications will be considered an asset:
- PhD, Master's degree in statistics/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, clinical terminologies, and controlled vocabularies used in healthcare data and ontologies (ICD9/10/ReadCode)
- Experience in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) as well as regulatory compliance guidelines for real-world evidence studies or clinical trials (e.g., ISO, MDD/MDR, CFR)
- Experience working with alternative data sources and alternative methods for clinical data collection, particularly those enabled by technology platforms and/or solutions
- Experience with experimental design, Bayesian modeling, sequential data, computational statistics
- Understanding of statistical and machine learning techniques, ability to continue self-learning of technical and non-technical skills
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At blithequark, we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. As a Data Scientist, you will have access to a range of training and development opportunities, including:
- Professional development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge in data science and analytics
- Opportunities to work on high-impact projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools to stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements
- A supportive and dynamic work environment that encourages innovation and creativity
Work Environment and Company Culture
blithequark is a dynamic and innovative organization that values diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Our company culture is built on a foundation of respect, empathy, and open communication, and we strive to create a work environment that is engaging, challenging, and rewarding. As a remote employee, you will be part of a distributed team that is connected through technology and shared goals.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
blithequark offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary of $26 per hour, as well as a range of perks and benefits, such as:
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities and training programs
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
Conclusion
If you are a motivated and talented Data Scientist looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at blithequark. With a strong focus on real-world evidence and clinical trials analysis, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry and contribute to the development of groundbreaking insights and solutions. Apply now to join our team and take the first step towards a fulfilling and successful career at blithequark.
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