Health Data Scientist Associate Director

Real World Data Scientist (Associate Director)
At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed.
We pursue innovative science, focusing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions.
We work directly with patients, doctors and health care professionals on the front line to ensure patient and clinical needs are guiding our development activities at every stage.
Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. We work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care.
We are hiring an experienced real-world data scientist to join our Real-World Data Science (RWDS) team. As an Associate Director of RWDS, you will be an analytic researcher informing and conducting Real World Data (RWD) studies at any time in the drug lifecycle.
You will work directly within the RWDS team to execute observational studies for internal and external consumption and partner closely with Development, Medical Affairs, and Pharmacovigilance/Pharmacoepidemiology colleagues in their research. RWDS is multidisciplinary and provides RWE strategic input, study design, statistical and programming support to projects. Hybrid Working
At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.
Provide best-in-class data science support to Astellas drug development programs & marketed products in relation to RWD.
Design of observational studies (primary and/or secondary data).
Advise as subject matter expert in specific data access partnerships.
Represent the company on matters related to RWD analysis at meetings with regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders and similar experts/bodies as needed.
Participate in the creation and upkeep of best practices, tools/macros, and standards related to methods, data and data analysis at Astellas.
Collaborate with RWDS and Biostatistics colleagues and cross-functional teams in Development, Medical Affairs and Pharmacovigilance.
Proven pharmaceutical industry hands-on experience in design and execution of observational studies and analyzing RWD, including major EHR and claims databases from the US, UK, EU, and/or Japan
Advanced and broad knowledge of statistical methods, along with understanding of industry practices & guidelines related to the analysis of RWD
Proficiency in SQL, and SAS or R required, with working knowledge of Python beneficial
Well-versed in data visualization, statistical analysis, and machine learning methodologies
Proficiency in non-interventional research design for primary data collection (i.e, prospective) as well as secondary use of data
Committed to seeking innovative methodology to generate data-driven insights
A doctorate or master's degree in statistics, data science, pharmacoepidemiology or a similar discipline.

This is a permanent, full-time position, based in the United Kingdom.
This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and minimum once a quarter in office. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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