Senior Data Scientist

Data Science, Analytics, and Technology Solutions (DATS)

Brighton, UK

IQVIA is hiring to expand our dedicated Real-World Evidence (RWE) FSP team, working fully embedded within the environment of a leading pharmaceutical client. This Data Scientist role sits within our Data Science, Analytics, and Technology Solutions (DATS) team and will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining healthcare data solutions using the OHDSI and DARWIN frameworks.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with researchers and data scientists to understand project requirements and translate them into OHDSI/DARWIN-compatible solutions
• Work with databases, ensuring data integrity and optimization for OHDSI-related queries and analyses
• Perform data analyses in OHDSI-related tools like ATLAS and Prometheus OR using R-Packages
• Customize and extend OHDSI tools and applications to meet specific project needs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to OHDSI implementations
• Stay informed about OHDSI community updates, best practices, and emerging trends in observational health data research
• Support the growth and maintenance of the OHDSI community on the client side.

Requirements

• Proven experience with the Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership (OMOP) Common Data Model (CDM) and OHDSI related tools, such as ATLAS, ATHENA, and ACHILLES
• Proven experience in programming languages commonly used in the OHDSI community, such as SQL, R, and Python
• Proven experience in data management, governance, engineering, and strategy
• Good understanding of observational study design and epidemiological concepts with an emphasis on RWE data
• Familiarity with Machine Learning and Statistical concepts
• A good understanding of US health payer dynamics would be advantageous
• Solid understanding of clinical terminology such as SNOMED, ICD9/10, CPT, HCPCS, READ Solid understanding of healthcare data, particularly electronic health records (EHR) and insurance claims, and experience working with healthcare data standards
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience developing and maintaining documentation for RWE studies and insight generation
• Experience with data quality assessment and data validation techniques for fit for purpose

Why Join?

Those who join us become part of a recognized global leader still willing to challenge the status quo to improve patient care. You will have access to the most cutting-edge technology, the largest data sets, the best analytics tools and, in our opinion, some of the finest minds in the Healthcare industry.

You can drive your career at IQVIA and choose the path that best defines your development and success. With exposure across diverse geographies, capabilities, and vast therapeutic and information and technology areas, you can seek opportunities to change and grow without boundaries.

Regardless of your role, we invite you to reimagine healthcare with us. You will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and ultimately improve human health outcomes.

It's an exciting time to join and reimagine what's possible in healthcare.

IQVIA is a strong advocate of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that a work environment that embraces diversity will give us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and enhance our success. We believe that an inclusive and respectful workplace culture fosters a sense of belonging among our employees, builds a stronger team, and allows individual employees the opportunity to maximize their personal potential

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

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