Data Scientist

Job Title: Data Scientist

Career Level: C

Introduction to role

Join the Epidemiology team within Alexion-AstraZeneca Rare Disease Unit, where we drive the scientific use of Real World Data to accelerate patient access to innovative medicines. As a Data Scientist, you will focus on Real World Data Science applications supporting our rare disease portfolio. AstraZeneca has a rich history in Real World Evidence, and we are now amplifying those investments through a dedicated Real World Data Science capability. In this role, you will tackle challenging problems and use innovative approaches to deliver Real World Insights and Evidence for key stakeholders, emphasizing Clinical Development, Regulatory, and Patient Safety applications.

Accountabilities

The ideal candidate will be a curious self-learner with a proven track record of delivering value from routinely collected healthcare data or observational studies. You will provide health analytics and insights in various contexts, including Public Health, Pharmaceutical Research and Development, and Commercial/Payer and Patient Safety. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering and supporting advanced secondary analyses of data from EMR, claims, and primary observational data required by Therapeutic Area (TA) RWE strategies.
• Working comfortably in a rapid analytics environment alongside stakeholders to ideate appropriate and impactful analysis.
• Providing clear technical input, options, and directions to support strategic decisions made by AZ observational study teams on study design, data partner selection, and best practices in RWE data utilization.
• Monitoring work performed by contract personnel and vendors.
• Maintaining strong insight into the capabilities of potential external partners in RWE, especially for US and emerging markets.
• Demonstrating best practice in Real World Data Science across multiple domains and stakeholder groups.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Minimum of Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or related field.
• The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• This is a hands-on role – so be excited to code!
• Enthusiastic about building on and learning new methods and ways to use real world data to change the practice of medicine.
• Demonstrated ability to build long-term relationships with stakeholders, understand relevant scientific/business challenges at a deep level, and translate into a programme of data science activities to deliver value to the business.
• Hands-on experience with EMR/Health IT, disease registries, and/or insurance claims databases with a minimum of 3 years.
• Experience with clinical data standards, medical terminologies, and controlled vocabularies used in healthcare data and ontologies (ICD9/10/SNOMED).
• Experience in supporting pharmacoepidemiology studies with a proven track record of advancing approaches with statistics/machine learning/data science.
• Ability to lead & manage multi-disciplinary data science projects.
• Proficient in SQL.
• Proficient in R or Python.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we champion diversity and foster an energizing culture where people build connections to explore new ideas that profoundly impact patients' lives. Our inclusive environment values different thinking so that life-changing ideas can come from anywhere. We celebrate and reward each other’s successes while ensuring kindness remains as important as our ambition to succeed for those in need.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.