Senior Manager Real World Analytics (Hybrid)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals • Boston, MA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

General/Position Summary The Real World Analytics (RWA) Senior Manager leads the execution of statistical analysis plans for observational research conducted by the RWE researchers ). The Senior Manager also advises on fit-for-purpose database selection, guides patient population selection, performs QC as needed and manages workload in support of one or more therapeutic areas. The (RWA) Senior Manager is a hybrid role requiring two core skills sets: statistical programming and project management.

Requirements

• PhD in biostatistics, epidemiology, health economics and outcomes research, health policy, or similar with minimum 1 -3 years statistical programming experience or Masters degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics or related field and 5-8 years statistical programming experience.
• Demonstrated experience with statistical programming and analysis of RWD including medical and pharmacy billing claims, electronic health records, disease registries, etc.
• Technical competence in efficient SAS programming methods and other relevant data analytics software and languages (e.g. SQL, Python, R)
• Attention to detail is critical, as is adhering to standards and procedures.
• Good organizational and written/verbal communication skills required.
• Good interpersonal, leadership, and influence management skills are also important.
• Strong study and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute observational research, including data management experience with observational studies and/or clinical trials.
• Ability to work effectively in a constantly changing, diverse, and matrix environment
• Formal training in Epidemiology/Health Services Research or related is required

Responsibilities

• Executes on statistical analysis and programming plans.
• Ensure quality and timely deliverables for all assigned studies/projects.
• Advises on database selection, patient population selection and statistical analysis plans
• Lead RWD analytics QC including training and enforcing SAS programming standards for Vertex relevant disease states across RWE
• Tracks and archives RWA projects in accordance with department standards
• Remains current on medical coding systems and relevant large healthcare databases; develops and maintains statistical programming skills
• Actively participates in the identification, evaluation and prioritization of potential database acquisitions/licenses; Supports the vendor licensing and contracting processes.
• Supports staff with new software, programming techniques, and databases.
• Partners with Data, Technology and Engineering (DTE) to advance RWA technology competencies through the agile adoption of novel techniques, programming languages, and analytics
• Provides data management support for RWE observational studies as needed

Benefits

• annual bonus
• annual equity awards
• medical, dental and vision benefits
• generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter)
• educational assistance programs including student loan repayment
• a generous commuting subsidy
• matching charitable donations
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees