Real World Biostatistician - RWE Cardiometabolic experience (hiring in Canada and US) PhD mandatory
Syneos Health
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Upgrade to Pro — $25/moSyneos 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.
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Job Responsibilities
Biostatistician – Real-World Evidence (RWA)
Role Overview
We are seeking a biostatistician with strong experience in real-world data (RWD) with observational study design and safety study experience in addition to RWA CMH 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 Responsibilities
Design and execute real-world evidence (RWA) studies using EMR and claims data; Conducting data specs, SAP and protocol with key research objectives
Develop 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 frameworks
External control arm development and borrowing strategies
Perform data analysis using healthcare coding systems (e.g., ICD, NDC)
Conduct sample size estimation and power calculations for observational and hybrid study designs
Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders across:
HEOR
Market Access
Regulatory
Clinical Development
Translate complex analytical results into clear, actionable insights, e.g. powerpoint or study report for decision-making
Support methodological innovation in RWE, including integration of machine learning approaches where appropriate
Required Qualifications
M.S. or Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or related field
≥5 years of experience in RWA/RWD analytics (industry or equivalent)
Strong experience with EMR and/or claims data
Proficiency in healthcare coding systems (e.g., ICD, NDC)
Programming expertise in at least one of: SAS, R, or Python
Working knowledge with SQL logic and OMOP data structures
Solid understanding of:
Causal inference methods
Observational study design
Sample size and power considerations
Some 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
RWE CMH Experience
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. strongly preferred
Experience in one or more therapeutic areas:
Diabetes
Cardiovascular disease
Metabolic disorders
Familiarity with:
Trial emulation methodologies
External control borrowing / hybrid designs
Basic machine learning methods applied to RWD
Demonstrated ability to work across multiple therapeutic areas (TAs) in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Advanced (nice-to-have, not always required)
Build reusable cohort pipelines
Optimize queries for large-scale databases
Work across multiple CDMs (OMOP, Sentinel, PCORnet)
Core Competencies
Analytical rigor and methodological depth
Cross-functional collaboration
Ability to operate with agility across diverse projects and therapeutic areas
Clear and effective scientific communication
Get to know Syneos Health
Over 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.
Additional Information
Tasks, 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.
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