RWE Data Analyst - PRO/COA Psychometrics

RWE Data Analyst – PRO/COA Psychometrics

United Kingdom and Europe

Job Overview

Real world evidence (RWE) has become a vital complement to the traditional clinical trial in the demonstration of the value and safety of new medicines. This data analyst role sits within our Real World Solutions team and will be responsible for leading analyses related to PRO/COA endpoints using health-related observational and clinical trial data under one client portfolio. It is important for this individual to have knowledge in observational research and psychometric methodologies, a strong statistical programming skillset, and experience managing multiple studies and complex analyses. In this role, individuals will have access to real-world databases and act as the stewards of the client’s best practices, standards, and methodologies underlying the use of real-world data (RWD).

Essential Functions

Develop statistical analysis plans for descriptive and complex statistics in studies using RWD and clinical trial data for PRO/COA psychometric endpoint research questions

Mastery in both classical and modern test theories and PRO/COA validation to program analytics

Support integration of PRO clinical trial results into value dossier and regulatory submission packages

Lead development of statistical programs using SAS for regulatory and non-regulatory submissions (pre-defined and post-hoc)

Implement CDISC standards as required for project deliverables 

Conduct QC programming for descriptive and complex studies in RWD

Contribute to writing study reports and use of visualization tools for reporting and data synthesis

Communicate timelines, progress reports, and results to project team and key stakeholders

Provide technical, programming, and statistical expertise and independently bring project solutions to team for complex studies

Closely collaborate with scientific team to develop and refine analytic procedures and workflows

Qualifications

Master’s degree in psychometrics, measurement science, analytic psychology, or related field with 3 years relevant experience or PhD in psychometrics with 1-year relevant experience

Knowledge/experience with PRO/COA methodologies, statistics, programming, and HEOR studies

Formal training and demonstrated proficiency in statistical programming using SAS and R, including macros and basic SQL required

Knowledge of PRO endpoint psychometric analysis using clinical trial data required

Strong written and verbal communication skills including technical writing skills

Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects

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