Analyst, AIR Analytics

COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS OF ALBERTA•Edmonton, AB

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Analyst, AIR Analytics works as part of the Research & Evaluation team to provide technical expertise, gather and analyze information from various sources, interpreting patterns and trends to enhance the project work of CPSA. The Analyst, AIR Analytics will be responsible for using statistical methods/models and efficiently communicating findings and results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a certificate in an area of specialty
3 years of related experience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of scientific approach and research methodologies; Ability to apply a range of advanced statistical techniques in support of scientific research studies and/or experiments. Knowledge of scientific reporting and manuscript preparation requirements and standards.
Knowledge and understanding of the principles, concepts, methods, and standards of statistical research; Knowledge of current and emerging trends in advanced statistical analysis for scientific application. In-depth knowledge and understanding of probability and medical statistics theory. Knowledge of data management principles and regulatory requirements for clinical trials and medical research.
Experience designing dashboards and other data visualizations.
Strong analytical communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize projects.
Strong focus and quality and timely delivery of work.
Ability to work in a team environment to design, analyze, and report on research and evaluation projects.
Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in area of expertise.
Analytical experience using Electronic Health Record (EHR) data, longitudinal data, programming experience in statistical software and data dashboard displays is preferred.
Experience using a variety of advanced statistical software, methods, and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret research data to derive useful information for research data.
Experience working in SAS, SPSS, STATA, R, Python, PowerBI or similar programming languages.
Masters degree or higher degree not required, but would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize and develop data dashboards
Plan, create, program and manage various complex statistical databases and generate reports
Extract, clean data, perform data quality checks and various data harmonization
Analyze, interpret and draw conclusions from complex statistical information using linked and/or multiple data sources, and communicate data and results to partners.
Consult with scientific investigators, interpret research requirements, and determine statistical analysis strategies
Assist in conducting literature reviews, developing grant proposals, and developing research abstracts, presentations and manuscripts for dissemination of findings
Conduct data pulls, synthesis and analysis at the request of CPSA leadership
Contribute to the development, analysis, evaluation and knowledge translation of various research projects & initiatives
Collaborate with team members to identify novel measures and predictors of physician performance
Develop dashboards and other data visualization products
Advise and assist in the development of inferences and conclusions
Liaise with internal and external partners regarding the use of various data-sets to improve physician performance
Review and make recommendations to update process or procedures within the program
Other duties as required.