Real World Evidence Associate Director; Patient Safety Data

3 weeks ago


Mississauga, Canada AstraZeneca Full time
Elevate Patient Safety at AstraZeneca with Real World Data Expertise

AstraZeneca seeks a forward-thinking Real World Evidence (RWE) Associate Director to join our dynamic Safety Analytics team within Global Patient Safety. This role is crucial in revolutionizing our approach to detecting and managing safety signals and integrating real-world data (RWD) into the safety signal management process.

What You Will Do:

As a visionary RWE Associate Director, you will:

Lead Analytic Solutions: Design and implement cutting-edge analytic solutions using real-world data to solve complex patient safety problems, ensuring the delivery of key insights and strategic value.

Strategic Partnership and Collaboration: Forge strong partnerships with Safety Epidemiology, drug project teams, and R&D colleagues to support clinical trial diversity and pharmacovigilance analysis, effectively addressing health authority inquiries.

Drive Real-World Evidence Value: Demonstrate a proven track record in delivering RWE by proposing and implementing data science analyses that address critical business needs, providing expert guidance on study design and data utilization.

Engage Stakeholders: Engage directly with internal and external stakeholders, understanding their safety-related problems, developing appropriate analytics strategies, and clearly communicating insights and interpretations.

Develop Data Strategy : Assist in shaping AstraZeneca's Patient Safety data strategy, evaluating new data providers/vendors, and providing informatics support for data acquisitions.

Provide Technical Leadership: Offer input on strategic decisions related to data partner selection, risk management, study design, and best practices in the utilization of RWE data.

Translate Safety Questions into Data Science Problems: Convert unstructured safety questions into definable data science problems, creating analytical solutions and supporting stakeholder discussions to address their questions.

Evaluate External Data Sources: Assess the strengths and weaknesses of external real-world data sources and potential partners to advance the data strategy for specific therapeutic areas. Respond rapidly to safety-related queries from colleagues and regulators.

What you bring to the table:

Academic Background: Degree in medical, life sciences, computer science, applied statistics, or related quantitative fields.

RWE Project Experience: Proven ability in designing and executing RWE projects with knowledge of health economics/epidemiology.

Data Expertise: Familiarity with EMR/Health IT, disease registries, and insurance claims databases, including clinical data standards and medical terminologies (ICD9/10, MedDRA).

Data Wrangling Skills: Track record of extracting, transforming, and integrating data to implement analytical solutions.

Communication Excellence: Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

Collaborative Approach: Experience working in a matrix environment with multiple stakeholders.

What we prefer you to have:

Advanced Degree: MSc/Ph.D. in relevant fields.

Regulated Industry Experience: Analytics experience in a regulated setting (GLP, GCP, GVP, etc.).

Programming Proficiency: Expertise in R, Python, and SQL.

Analytical Acumen: Proficiency in statistical methods, machine learning, NLP models, and deep learning algorithms relevant to biomedical science.

Influential Collaboration: Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and influence without authority.

WHY JOIN US?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

Help to shape our journey towards becoming a tech-enabled enterprise. Encouraged to look to the future, think strategically and innovate, we influence progress today. We are constantly introducing new solutions and technology through on our quest to grow through innovation. We love it here because put simply, we make a meaningful impact.

Technology at AstraZeneca is a home for purposeful disruptors. Apply now to learn more about this exciting opportunity with a world-renowned pharmaceutical brand

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity. If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them.

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Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing .

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Date Posted 08-May-2024

Closing Date 21-May-2024

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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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