Real World Data Scientist, Tempus

• 1+ years of post-grad experience in data science, bioinformatics, biostatistics, epidemiology, immunology, public health, or related fields
• Computational skills using Python, R or SAS, especially relevant statistical tools and packages
• Proficient in SQL
• Strong data manipulation and analysis skills
• Ability to tackle large, ambiguous problems
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Self-starter
• Extensive experience with time to event analysis and methodology
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques and the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches, especially with respect to predictive and prognostic algorithms in medical research
• Experience in cancer genetics, immunology, or molecular biologySelf-driven and works well in interdisciplinary teams
• Collaborative mindset, an eagerness to learn and a high integrity work ethic
• Sharp attention to detail and passion for delivering high quality and timely analytics deliverables
• Able to effectively present research results to study team and other collaborators, including results interpretation and drawing appropriate inferences based on study design/statistical methods as well as assessment of study limitations

Desirable

• The Real World Data Analytics team at Tempus partners with external Pharma, biotech and academic institutions to provide best in class data, analysis and methodological guidance to Tempus’s real world data offering
• We are seeking a highly motivated and capable Real World Data Scientist with extensive experience and interest in design and analysis of pharmacoepidemiological studies to join our team
• Participate in clinical projects with external Pharma, academic and other partners
• Represent the Real World Data function and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in the design, analysis, interpretation and publication of clinical real world studies
• Contribute to study protocols and statistical analysis plans. The RWD scientist will then perform sample size and power calculations, execute interim and final statistical analyses, communicate the findings to the stakeholders, and prepare written reports
• Work on complex problems, exercising judgment in selecting and adapting methods as appropriate
• Work in interdisciplinary groups of scientists, engineers, and product developers to translate research into clinically actionable insights for our clients
• Stay current with the latest methodological advances in real world studies
• Comply with all applicable regulations and Company procedures