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Sr Rw Programmer/Sr Data Scientist/Analyst - Real World Data(Us And Uk Only)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
5+ years
$80,600.00 - $145,000.00
Remote, USA, Remote
10 May 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Sr RW Programmer / Sr Data Scientist / Analyst – Real World Data

Company: Syneos Health
Location: USA (NY – Remote) / UK Only
Job ID: 25108521
Work Authorization: US/UK only (No sponsorship)
Updated: Yesterday


1. Role Overview

This role focuses on real-world data (RWD) programming and advanced analytics supporting epidemiology and real-world evidence (RWE) studies.

The position is highly programming-intensive, involving healthcare claims and EHR data, statistical modeling, and protocol-driven analysis.


2. Core Responsibilities

A. Programming & Data Development

  • Develop analytical programs using:

    • SAS

    • R

    • Python

    • SQL (mandatory)

  • Create:

    • Analysis datasets

    • Summary tables

    • Listings and graphs

  • Support real-world data transformations and study deliverables


B. Real-World Data Work

  • Work with large healthcare datasets:

    • Optum

    • HealthVerity

    • IQVIA Pharmetrics

  • Nice-to-have:

    • MarketScan

    • Medicaid / Medicare

    • VA data

  • Handle:

    • EHR data

    • Claims data

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • ICD coding systems

    • Clinical terminology


C. Study Design & Protocol Support

  • Interpret and support:

    • Study protocols

    • Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs)

  • Define and implement:

    • Cohort derivation logic

    • Index date definitions

    • Follow-up periods

  • Review programming outputs against protocol requirements

  • Identify and escalate discrepancies


D. Statistical & Advanced Modeling

  • Apply statistical methods including:

    • GLM (Generalized Linear Models)

    • Logistic regression

    • Cox proportional hazards models

    • Propensity score matching

    • Incidence rate calculations

  • Address complex and messy real-world datasets


E. Data Standards & Transformation

  • Work with:

    • OMOP Common Data Model (CDM)

  • Transform raw healthcare data into standardized analytical formats

  • Ensure consistent dataset structure for analysis and reporting


F. Quality, Compliance & Validation

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • SOPs

    • ICH guidelines

  • Perform validation programming

  • Maintain inspection-ready documentation

  • Resolve discrepancies with:

    • Epidemiologists

    • Biostatisticians

    • Programming teams


G. Collaboration & Communication

  • Participate in:

    • Sponsor meetings

    • Kickoff meetings

  • Communicate:

    • Progress updates

    • Issues and risks

  • Contribute to:

    • Study planning discussions

    • Programming strategy

  • Support mentoring and knowledge sharing


3. Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:

    • Biostatistics

    • Epidemiology

    • Mathematics

    • Other related scientific/statistical field


Technical Skills

  • Strong experience in:

    • SAS OR R

    • Python (preferred)

    • SQL (required)

  • Experience in real-world data environments


Domain Expertise

  • Claims + EHR data experience

  • ICD coding knowledge

  • Cohort building experience

  • Understanding of study timelines and follow-up design

  • Ability to work with messy healthcare data


4. Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have)

  • AI/ML experience (workflow automation, LLMs)

  • GitHub / version control experience

  • Advanced machine learning modeling

  • Multi-database healthcare exposure

  • OMOP CDM expertise


5. Work Expectations

  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Strong time management under deadlines

  • Ability to adapt to shifting priorities

  • Independent problem-solving mindset

  • Strong documentation discipline


6. Key Soft Skills

  • Strong communication skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Cross-functional collaboration

  • Ability to explain technical findings clearly

  • Proactive issue identification and escalation


7. Role Impact

  • Supports real-world evidence generation (RWE) for healthcare decision-making

  • Enables epidemiology and clinical research teams with high-quality data insights

  • Contributes to regulatory and sponsor-level analytics