Population Health Insights Specialist for Population Health Group

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Develop R packages to support the group in the transition from excel to R based model development
• Analysis of different data sources such as Real-World Data (RWD), population health datasets, and literature to collect model inputs
• Identify, assess and utilize high quality epidemiological data sources to generate epidemiology forecasting models to support strategic access and business related decisions across product portfolio
• Assist the team in training and development as it relates to using and understanding R packages and codes
• Communication and engagement with key stakeholders across the organization on the use of treatment impact models in decision making
• Continuous evolution of Global Access into an outcome focused, agile organization by expertly identifying gaps, opportunities, and a clear line of sight to improve patient access and outcomes.
• Maintain and utilize internal access and epidemiology infrastructure (databases and applications) for access and epidemiology research information network on national and international levels
• Work collaboratively and strategically partner across functions, regions and affiliates and externally with key stakeholders

Requirements:

• Graduate or higher-level Degree in epidemiology (e.g. Masters of Public Health or PhD in epidemiology); or Graduate or higher-level Degree (MS or PhD) in quantitative methods, economics, pharmacology or a related discipline with Post-Graduate qualification in epidemiology; or Medical Degree (RN, MD) with Post-Graduate qualification in epidemiology
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft excel and statistic programs such as R or SAS
• Strong knowledge of epidemiological principles and methodologies
• Strong knowledge of national and international health statistics, surveillance data and health surveys in defined disease areas, in particular their strengths and weaknesses
• Familiarity with evidence synthesis methods such as meta-analyses
• Epidemiology or health outcomes experience in either post-graduate academic work or the pharmaceutical industry or a service provider organization (e.g., contract research organization/CRO)