Real World Biostatistician - Safety Experience (hiring in US and Canada)

Real World Biostatistician - Safety Experience (hiring in US and Canada)Syneos Health is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. We partner with innovators at every point across the drug development and commercialization continuum, helping them navigate complexity, anticipate change and accelerate progress.Our Clinical Solutions team members act with a drug development mindset, applying their years of experience and deep expertise to truly understand customer needs and represent those in the solutions we shape.Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to deliver – for one another, our customers, and, most importantly, for those in need.Discover what your 25,000 future colleagues already know:Why Syneos HealthWe are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.We are committed to building an inclusive culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Central to this is our purpose – Driven to Deliver – which captures the passion of our colleagues to show up each day and shape solutions that have the ability to dramatically impact someone’s life.We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because we know that when we bring together smart colleagues from across the world, we can shape the future of healthcare, driving impact for customers and defining the pace of patient progress.Job ResponsibilitiesJob DescriptionBiostatistician – Real-World Evidence (RWE)Role OverviewWe are seeking a biostatistician with strong experience in real-world data (RWD) with observational study design and safety study experience in addition to RWE Safety experience. This role will support evidence generation across multiple therapeutic areas. This role will focus on the design, analysis, and interpretation of observational studies using EMR and claims data to inform: clinical development, HEOR, regulatory strategy, and market access.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and execute real-world evidence (RWE) studies using EMR and claims data; Conducting data specs, SAP and protocol with key research objectivesDevelop and apply robust statistical methodologies, including:Causal inference methods (e.g., propensity score methods, weighting, matching; GLM or GLMM, MMRM; survival analysis; random forest)Trial emulation frameworksExternal control arm development and borrowing strategiesPerform data analysis using healthcare coding systems (e.g., ICD, NDC)Conduct sample size estimation and power calculations for observational and hybrid study designsCollaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders across:HEORMarket AccessRegulatoryClinical DevelopmentTranslate complex analytical results into clear, actionable insights, e.g. powerpoint or study report for decision-makingSupport methodological innovation in RWE, including integration of machine learning approaches where appropriateRequired QualificationsM.S. or Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or related field5 years of experience in RWD/RWE analytics (industry or equivalent)Strong experience with EMR and/or claims dataProficiency in healthcare coding systems (e.g., ICD, NDC)Programming expertise in at least one of: SAS, R, or PythonWorking knowledge with SQL logic and OMOP data structuresSolid understanding of:Causal inference methodsObservational study designSample size and power considerationsSome examples: Independently write cohort definitions in SQL logic; Debug data issues e.g., time zero alignment, exposure gaps; Understand concept mapping (ICD SNOMED RxNorm); Translate statistical estimand censoring rule and data extraction logic.Preferred QualificationsPh.D. strongly preferredFamiliarity with:Trial emulation methodologiesExternal control borrowing / hybrid designsBasic machine learning methods applied to RWDDemonstrated ability to work across multiple therapeutic areas (TAs) in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication and stakeholder engagement skillsAdvanced (nice-to-have, not always required)Build reusable cohort pipelinesOptimize queries for large-scale databasesWork across multiple CDMs (OMOP, Sentinel, PCORnet)Core CompetenciesAnalytical rigor and methodological depthCross-functional collaborationAbility to operate with agility across diverse projects and therapeutic areasClear and effective scientific communicationOpen to all US states and Canada. Remote based position.At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.Salary Range:$80,600.00 - $145,000.00The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.Get to know Syneos HealthOver the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health. InformationTasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job. #J-18808-Ljbffr Syneos Health