Welcome to arenaflex, where we're transforming the landscape of healthcare through innovative data science and real-world evidence (RWE) research. As a leading organization in the pharmaceutical and healthcare analytics space, arenaflex is dedicated to generating meaningful insights that improve patient outcomes and drive evidence-based decision making across the biopharmaceutical industry.

We are currently seeking a talented and passionate Information Researcher - Real World Evidence to join our dynamic Clinical Data Science team. This is an exciting opportunity for a data professional who thrives on solving complex healthcare challenges and wants to make a tangible impact on patient care through advanced analytics and innovative research methodologies.

About the Role

As an Information Researcher - Real World Evidence at arenaflex, you will play a critical role in producing high-quality real-world evidence through cutting-edge research and creative methodologies in the clinical trials space. You will be an integral part of our Scientific Projects team, working collaboratively to address some of the most pressing questions in healthcare today.

This position offers the unique opportunity to influence both internal and external decision-making through the use of innovative data science and technology. You will conduct sophisticated data analysis to help address critical business questions and contribute to groundbreaking research that shapes the future of healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

Data Mining and Preparation: Mine raw datasets to deliver normalized, analysis-ready patient cohorts from in-house data resources or licensed platforms, analyze and interpret results, and help shape analysis strategy.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with members of the arenaflex Clinical Trial team to deliver actionable insights from real-world, clinical, and other data sources to support biopharmaceutical RWE and clinical trial requests. Potential projects include analysis of unmet needs, safety and efficacy of treatments in specific disease states, treatment patterns and healthcare economic burden, and cost-effectiveness modeling.

Data Management: Clean, transform, and store data into an integrated data lake for future analysis and broader team usage.

Statistical Analysis: Perform data mining and statistical analysis to analyze RWE/Real-World Data (RWD) to discover new insights regarding patient populations and treatment outcomes.

Capability Development: Support the development of real-world data, analytics, and platform capabilities, applying advanced analytics and tools to address scientific questions from biopharmaceutical organizations.

Research Collaboration: Collaborate on the design and execution of outcomes research studies.

Quality Assurance: Ensure high-quality, rigorous, and readily interpretable outputs from RWE reviews and investigations.

Reporting and Visualization: Build dashboards, analyses, and reports for internal and external use.

Vendor Evaluation: Conduct due diligence on new real-world data providers and vendors and drive RWD quality assessments to inform project decisions.

Essential Qualifications

Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related discipline.

Research Experience: Experience designing and executing robust and reproducible statistical analyses in the context of epidemiology and observational research with healthcare data.

Statistical Expertise: Knowledge of common statistical testing techniques including generalized linear models, clustering and classification, decision trees, unsupervised learning, time series analysis, and survival analysis.

Data Handling: Experience handling large data from various data sources.

Healthcare Data Compliance: Experience handling protected patient health information with strict adherence to privacy regulations and HIPAA guidelines.

Business Intelligence Tools: Knowledge of at least one of the following: SAS, Power BI, Alteryx, Spotfire, or other BI/visualization tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Degree: PhD or Master's degree in Statistics/Biostatistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.

Healthcare Data Expertise: Proficiency in EMR/Health IT, disease registries, and insurance claims databases.

Clinical Data Standards: Familiarity with clinical data standards, clinical terminologies, and controlled vocabularies used in healthcare data and ontologies (ICD-9/10/ReadCode).

Regulatory Knowledge: Experience in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) as well as regulatory compliance guidelines for real-world evidence studies or clinical trials (e.g., ISO, MDD/MDR, CFR).

Innovative Data Collection: Experience working on alternative data sources and alternative methods for clinical data collection, especially those enabled by technology platforms and/or solutions.

Advanced Statistical Methods: Experience with experimental design, Bayesian modeling, sequential data, and computational statistics.

Continuous Learning: Understanding of statistics and machine learning methods, with the ability to pursue self-learning of technical and non-technical skills.

Skills and Competencies

To succeed in this role at arenaflex, you should possess:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex findings to diverse audiences

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Strong project management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities

Proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement

Knowledge of healthcare industry trends and regulatory requirements

Ability to translate business questions into analytical frameworks

Career Growth and Learning Opportunities

At arenaflex, we believe in investing in our employees' professional development. As part of our team, you will have access to:

Comprehensive training programs and professional development opportunities

Mentorship from senior data scientists and industry experts

Exposure to cutting-edge analytics tools and methodologies

Opportunities to work on diverse projects across multiple therapeutic areas

Career advancement pathways within our growing analytics practice

Participation in industry conferences and thought leadership events

Cross-functional collaboration with teams across the organization

Work Environment and Culture

arenaflex offers a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where innovation thrives. We value diversity of thought and encourage creative problem-solving. Our team culture emphasizes:

Work-life balance with flexible scheduling options

Open communication and transparency

Continuous learning and knowledge sharing

Respect for diverse perspectives and backgrounds

Commitment to ethical practices and data integrity

Team-building activities and collaborative projects

Compensation and Benefits

arenaflex is committed to providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits to our employees. We offer:

Competitive hourly rate of $26/hour (commensurate with experience)

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Paid time off and holiday leave

Professional development reimbursement

Performance bonuses and incentive programs

Employee assistance program

Location

This position is based in Orlando, Florida. We offer flexible work arrangements and embrace hybrid or remote work options based on role requirements and team needs.

Join Our Team

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare through data science? Are you passionate about leveraging real-world evidence to improve patient outcomes? If so, we invite you to join the arenaflex team.

We are looking for individuals who share our commitment to excellence, innovation, and making a difference. This is your opportunity to grow your career with a leader in healthcare analytics while contributing to work that truly matters.

Apply now and become part of our mission to transform healthcare through the power of data. We can't wait to welcome you to the arenaflex family!

arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Experienced Real World Evidence Data Scientist – Clinical Research & Healthcare Analytics