Senior Analyst - Health Informatics

Company: Norstella

Location: Remote, United States

Date Posted: Sep 11, 2024

Employment Type: Full Time

Job ID: R-541

Description

About Norstella

At Norstella, our mission is simple: to help our clients bring life-saving therapies to market quicker—and help patients in need. Founded in 2022, but with history going back to 1939, Norstella unites best-in-class brands to help clients navigate the complexities at each step of the drug development life cycle —and get the right treatments to the right patients at the right time.

Each organization (Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, The Dedham Group) delivers must-have answers for critical strategic and commercial decision-making. Together, via our market-leading brands, we help our clients:

• Citeline – accelerate the drug development cycle

• Evaluate – bring the right drugs to market

• MMIT – identify barrier to patient access

• Panalgo – turn data into insight faster

• The Dedham Group – think strategically for specialty therapeutics

By combining the efforts of each organization under Norstella, we can offer an even wider breadth of expertise, cutting-edge data solutions and expert advisory services alongside advanced technologies such as real-world data, machine learning and predictive analytics. As one of the largest global pharma intelligence solution providers, Norstella has a footprint across the globe with teams of experts delivering world class solutions in the USA, UK, The Netherlands, Japan, China and India.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Analyst to join our team and support our data-driven initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SQL and one high-level programming language (ideally Python), content knowledge of the Life Sciences industry, drug development lifecycle and experience querying healthcare databases (claims, labs, billing codes & EHRs).

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Translate data requests into RWD codes and queries and analyze data to support Life Science Company use cases.

• In collaboration with the data science team, develop and optimize database queries and procedures for data processing, transformation, and analysis.

• Collaborate with the Health Informatics Team to harmonize RWD databases.

• Create pre-sale deliverables according to industry standards to share with external clients.

• Work with cross-functional teams to identify data needs and develop solutions to support business goals.

• Monitor and troubleshoot data quality issues and provide timely and effective solutions.

• Support client calls and scoping of RWD custom solutions.

Key Requirements

• Advanced Degree in Biostatistics or related field or Doctorate degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO)

• Academic or work place experience working with and querying large databases

• Experience working with healthcare databases (e.g., claims, EMR, lab data)

• Strong proficiency in SQL and one high-level programming language

• Understanding of the life sciences industry and drug development lifecycle

• Basic understanding of concepts used in epidemiological study design

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently, with minimal supervision

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail

Our guiding principles for success

01: Bold, Passionate, and Mission-First

02 : Integrity, Truth, and Reality

03: Kindness, Empathy, and Grace

04: Resilience, Mettle, and Perseverance

05: Humility, Gratitude, and Learning

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Dental & Vision Benefits

• Basic Life and AD&D Benefits

• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• Education Reimbursement

• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $115,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Norstella is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.

Sometimes the best opportunities are hidden by self-doubt. We disqualify ourselves before we have the opportunity to be considered. Regardless of where you came from, how you identify, or the path that led you here- you are welcome. If you read this job description and feel passion and excitement, we’re just as excited about you.

All legitimate roles with Norstella will be posted on Norstella’s job board which is located at norstella.com/careers. If a role is not posted on this job board, a candidate should assume the role is not a legitimate role with Norstella. Norstella is not responsible for an application that may be submitted by or through a third-party and candidates should proceed with extreme caution if a third-party approaches them about an open role with Norstella. Norstella will never ask for anything of value or any type of payment during or as part of any recruitment, interview, or pre-hire onboarding process. If you are aware of or have reason to believe a job posting purportedly for a role with Norstella is fraudulent or otherwise not authorized by Norstella, please contact the Company using the following email address: [email protected] .

Norstella is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.