Remote Data Scientist - Real World Evidence Research at Walgreens: Shaping Healthcare through Advanced Data Analysis and Innovation ($26/Hour)
Unlock Your Potential as a Data Scientist at Walgreens: Revolutionizing Healthcare through Data-Driven Insights
Walgreens, a pioneering American pharmaceutical retailer and a leader in the healthcare industry, is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Data Scientist to join its team as an Information Researcher - RWE. As a key member of the Scientific Affairs group, you will be instrumental in producing Real-World Evidence (RWE) through cutting-edge analysis and creative methodologies in the clinical trials space. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in data science and technology to drive internal and external decision-making, shaping the future of healthcare.
About the Role
The Information Researcher - RWE will be responsible for conducting sophisticated data analysis to address critical business questions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful insights from real-world data sources. This role reports to the Chief, Clinical Information Science, and offers a dynamic and challenging environment where you can grow professionally and make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities
Mine raw data sets to deliver standardized, analysis-ready patient cohorts from in-house data sources or licensed platforms, analyze and interpret results, and help shape research methodologies.
Collaborate with various members of the Walgreens Clinical Trials colleagues to deliver 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 utilization.
Perform data mining and statistical analysis to analyze RWE/RWD to uncover new insights into patient populations and treatment outcomes.
Support the development of real-world data, analytics, and platform capabilities, applying advanced analytics and tools to address scientific questions from biopharmaceutical companies.
Collaborate on the design and execution of outcomes research studies.
Ensure high-quality, rigorous, and promptly interpretable outputs from RWE studies and analyses.
Build dashboards, analyses, and reports for internal and external utilization.
Conduct a reasonable level of due diligence on new real-world data suppliers/vendors and drive RWD quality assessments to inform investment decisions.
Essential Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should possess:
Experience in designing and executing robust and reproducible statistical analyses in the context of epidemiology and observational research with healthcare data.
Knowledge of common statistical testing methods, including generalized linear models, clustering and partitioning, 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 insight tools.
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as statistics, biostatistics, computer science, mathematics, or engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
To stand out as an ideal candidate, you should have:
A PhD or graduate degree in statistics/biostatistics, computer science, mathematics, systems engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
Proficiency 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 with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or regulatory compliance guidelines for real-world evidence studies or clinical trials.
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.
A strong understanding of statistics and machine learning techniques, with the ability to continue self-learning of technical and non-technical skills.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
As a Data Scientist at Walgreens, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes. You will have access to cutting-edge tools and technologies, as well as training and development programs to enhance your skills and expertise. With a strong focus on innovation and R&D, Walgreens offers a dynamic environment where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact.
Work Environment and Company Culture
Walgreens is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, where employees can thrive and grow. As a remote worker, you will be part of a global team that values collaboration, innovation, and work-life balance. With flexible scheduling options and a range of benefits, Walgreens is dedicated to supporting the well-being and success of its employees.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
Walgreens offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary of $26/hour for this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plans, and employee assistance programs, you will also have access to:
Prescription drug discounts.
Employee discounts on products and services sold in Walgreens stores.
Professional development opportunities, including training programs and skills development initiatives.
Wellness programs designed to promote employee health and well-being.
Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance.
Join the Walgreens Team: Shape the Future of Healthcare
If you are a motivated and innovative Data Scientist looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. With a strong focus on RWE and clinical trials, Walgreens is at the forefront of driving business outcomes and improving patient care. As a remote worker, you will be part of a global team that values collaboration, innovation, and work-life balance. Apply now to join the Walgreens team and shape the future of healthcare.
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Walgreens, a pioneering American pharmaceutical retailer and a leader in the healthcare industry, is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Data Scientist to join its team as an Information Researcher - RWE. As a key member of the Scientific Affairs group, you will be instrumental in producing Real-World Evidence (RWE) through cutting-edge analysis and creative methodologies in the clinical trials space. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in data science and technology to drive internal and external decision-making, shaping the future of healthcare.
About the Role
The Information Researcher - RWE will be responsible for conducting sophisticated data analysis to address critical business questions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful insights from real-world data sources. This role reports to the Chief, Clinical Information Science, and offers a dynamic and challenging environment where you can grow professionally and make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities
Mine raw data sets to deliver standardized, analysis-ready patient cohorts from in-house data sources or licensed platforms, analyze and interpret results, and help shape research methodologies.
Collaborate with various members of the Walgreens Clinical Trials colleagues to deliver 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 utilization.
Perform data mining and statistical analysis to analyze RWE/RWD to uncover new insights into patient populations and treatment outcomes.
Support the development of real-world data, analytics, and platform capabilities, applying advanced analytics and tools to address scientific questions from biopharmaceutical companies.
Collaborate on the design and execution of outcomes research studies.
Ensure high-quality, rigorous, and promptly interpretable outputs from RWE studies and analyses.
Build dashboards, analyses, and reports for internal and external utilization.
Conduct a reasonable level of due diligence on new real-world data suppliers/vendors and drive RWD quality assessments to inform investment decisions.
Essential Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should possess:
Experience in designing and executing robust and reproducible statistical analyses in the context of epidemiology and observational research with healthcare data.
Knowledge of common statistical testing methods, including generalized linear models, clustering and partitioning, 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 insight tools.
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as statistics, biostatistics, computer science, mathematics, or engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
To stand out as an ideal candidate, you should have:
A PhD or graduate degree in statistics/biostatistics, computer science, mathematics, systems engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
Proficiency 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 with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or regulatory compliance guidelines for real-world evidence studies or clinical trials.
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.
A strong understanding of statistics and machine learning techniques, with the ability to continue self-learning of technical and non-technical skills.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
As a Data Scientist at Walgreens, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes. You will have access to cutting-edge tools and technologies, as well as training and development programs to enhance your skills and expertise. With a strong focus on innovation and R&D, Walgreens offers a dynamic environment where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact.
Work Environment and Company Culture
Walgreens is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, where employees can thrive and grow. As a remote worker, you will be part of a global team that values collaboration, innovation, and work-life balance. With flexible scheduling options and a range of benefits, Walgreens is dedicated to supporting the well-being and success of its employees.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
Walgreens offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary of $26/hour for this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plans, and employee assistance programs, you will also have access to:
Prescription drug discounts.
Employee discounts on products and services sold in Walgreens stores.
Professional development opportunities, including training programs and skills development initiatives.
Wellness programs designed to promote employee health and well-being.
Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance.
Join the Walgreens Team: Shape the Future of Healthcare
If you are a motivated and innovative Data Scientist looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. With a strong focus on RWE and clinical trials, Walgreens is at the forefront of driving business outcomes and improving patient care. As a remote worker, you will be part of a global team that values collaboration, innovation, and work-life balance. Apply now to join the Walgreens team and shape the future of healthcare.
Apply Now