Senior Research Science Consultant

As a Senior Real-World Evidence (RWE) Research Analyst at Novartis, you will be responsible for providing scientific leadership and methodological oversight for observational database analytics and RWE projects. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the scientific design of observational studies by defining research questions, study populations, exposure/outcome definitions, and analytical approaches
• Developing protocols, statistical analysis plans, and analysis specifications for RWE projects to ensure methodological rigor and alignment with internal standards
• Conducting study feasibility assessments and evaluating data source appropriateness, as well as defining codelist specifications and variable definitions for data analysts
• Serving as the scientific point of contact for assigned RWE projects, coordinating timelines and deliverables with Data Analysts and other team members
• Interpreting analytical results within the clinical and scientific context and translating findings into actionable insights for medical affairs stakeholders
• Conducting scientific quality reviews of study outputs, focusing on clinical interpretation, methodological soundness, and alignment with objectives

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelors degree in a field such as epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, economics, or equivalent with 5+ years of research experience in the pharma industry or related discipline
• Masters degree with 3+ years of experience or PhD with 2+ years of experience in conducting research in the pharma industry or related discipline
• Track record of operational excellence in analytics with programming knowledge in R, STATA, or WinBUGs being a plus
• Experience with data from electronic medical records, registry databases, and external insurance claims databases for health outcomes research
• Expertise in applied statistics and statistical methods for the analysis of observational data
• Understanding of organizational processes and experience working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders

Additionally, Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams that represent the patients and communities they serve. Novartis aims to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives while becoming the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. As a Senior Real-World Evidence (RWE) Research Analyst at Novartis, you will be responsible for providing scientific leadership and methodological oversight for observational database analytics and RWE projects. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the scientific design of observational studies by defining research questions, study populations, exposure/outcome definitions, and analytical approaches
• Developing protocols, statistical analysis plans, and analysis specifications for RWE projects to ensure methodological rigor and alignment with internal standards
• Conducting study feasibility assessments and evaluating data source appropriateness, as well as defining codelist specifications and variable definitions for data analysts
• Serving as the scientific point of contact for assigned RWE projects, coordinating timelines and deliverables with Data Analysts and other team members
• Interpreting analytical results within the clinical and scientific context and translating findings into actionable insights for medical affairs stakeholders
• Conducting scientific quality reviews of study outputs, focusing on clinical interpretation, methodological soundness, and alignment with objectives

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelors degree in a field such as epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, economics, or equivalent with 5+ years of research experience in the pharma industry or related discipline
• Masters degree with 3+ years of experience or PhD with 2+ years of experience in conducting research in the pharma industry or related discipline
• Track record of operational excellence in analytics with programming knowledge in R, STATA, or WinBUGs being a plus
• Experience with data from electronic medical records, registry databases, and external insurance claims databases for health outcomes research
• Expertise in applied statistics and statistical methods for the analysis of observational data
• Understanding of organizational processes and experience working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders

Additionally, Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams that represent the patients and communities they serve. Novartis aims to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives while becoming the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world.