What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Principal, Real World Evidence position at Cytel - USA & APAC?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Research Principal Real World Evidence/Associated Research Principal Real World Evidence
Cytel is a global leader in delivering cutting-edge analytics, real-world evidence solutions, and advanced statistical software for the biopharmaceutical industry. With operations in multiple countries, Cytel works collaboratively with our clients to help them navigate the complex landscape of drug development, from trial design to regulatory submission.
Cytel provides unrivalled biostatistics and operations research knowledge to our customers in the life sciences industries in the form of both software and services. Cytel RWE is one of the pioneer CROs in the field of external comparator arms, comparative effectiveness research and trial emulation, and Bayesian methods. We have direct access to several data sources globally. At Cytel, we work hard to create successful careers with significant professional growth for our employees, as a result of which they work hard to make Cytel successful. Cytel is a place where talent, experience and integrity come together to advance the state of clinical development.
About Cytel RWE:
We have an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly skilled team of epidemiologists, statisticians, RWE analysts and health-economists, who are focused on building scientific evidence to support our pharmaceutical clients in demonstrating the value of their products. We generate economic and epidemiological research by using data from various countries and settings that have resulted in a long track record of publications/presentations in peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences.
JOB SUMMARY
A scientific/strategic contributor with broad expertise and/or unique knowledge in a specific area, and an ability to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways. Typically manages multiple projects within a client or within a specialized area across several clients. Acts as the client’s primary point of contact for engagements, developing mutually beneficial partnerships and taking ownership for the needs of the client.
The successful candidate will work within a growing team of RWE statisticians, epidemiologists and health economists, and in collaboration with subject matter experts across Cytel to generate impactful real-world evidence for faster patient access to effective treatments, with a focus on real-world comparative effectiveness research (trial emulation, external control arms). The Research Principal will also contribute to external dissemination activities and research innovation strategy within the RWE team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Responsible for the successful integration of the team on projects, quality of deliverables and the project team’s efficiency. This includes
o Mentoring and training of junior staff. Responsible for junior staff meeting the technical aspects their career development goals
o Leadership or significant contributions to scientific processes involved with client deliverables (e.g., report templates, analysis plans, development of internal software/tools)
· Responsible for business development and/or project execution leading to a client portfolio (in value and numbers) under direct management. In particular, the candidate should be able to:
o Build and maintain successful long-term relationships with clients. Maintain existing network of client relationships.
o Routinely identify opportunities for follow on work.
o Manage project to ensure specified deliverables are developed on budget and undergo appropriate review and sign off.
o Act as a technical lead and support development of code in R for complex methods
· Keep abreast with regulatory, reimbursement and other industry requirements and guidelines, including via active participation in scientific conferences and symposia.
· Identify and communicate recruitment needs. Lead or participate in hiring and training consultants as requested.
· Ensure company and business unit policies, standards, and procedures are met.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications and Experience:
· Education: PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Data Science, Mathematics or other relevant scientific field. Master’s degree could be acceptable with significant work experience.
· Experience: 12-15 years of experience in the RWE or health research, academic or consulting environment. May require additional experience depending on focus area.
· Skills:
o Subject matter expertise in causal inference methods for comparative effectiveness studies, including target trial emulation using real-world databases
o Subject matter expertise in developing real-world external control arms for clinical trials
o Thorough understanding of the biopharmaceutical R&D process combined with business acumen.
o Comfortable presenting and interfacing with senior executives within client companies. Strong technical-writing, oral communication and presentation skills, excellent use of the English language.
o Curious, collaborative, entrepreneurial and self-motivated, without the need for significant infrastructure and support, and with an understanding of the dynamics of high-growth companies; the ability to work effectively in a demanding, challenging, rapidly changing environment.
o Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to gain respect of and influence management team, board members, the customer and prospect communities, and personnel at all levels.
o Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and the ability to execute in complex situations at the tactical level.
o Strong programming in R
o Experience, vision, creativity, scope, integrity, leadership skills, prestige and intellect to enhance the existing organization and constructively contribute to the strategic direction of Cytel.
Extra credit:
· Extensive experience with large healthcare real-world databases (electronic health records, claims databases)
· Experience with AI/ML methods
· Experience with Bayesian statistical methods
Research Principal Real World Evidence/Associated Research Principal Real World Evidence
Cytel is a global leader in delivering cutting-edge analytics, real-world evidence solutions, and advanced statistical software for the biopharmaceutical industry. With operations in multiple countries, Cytel works collaboratively with our clients to help them navigate the complex landscape of drug development, from trial design to regulatory submission.
Cytel provides unrivalled biostatistics and operations research knowledge to our customers in the life sciences industries in the form of both software and services. Cytel RWE is one of the pioneer CROs in the field of external comparator arms, comparative effectiveness research and trial emulation, and Bayesian methods. We have direct access to several data sources globally. At Cytel, we work hard to create successful careers with significant professional growth for our employees, as a result of which they work hard to make Cytel successful. Cytel is a place where talent, experience and integrity come together to advance the state of clinical development.
About Cytel RWE:
We have an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly skilled team of epidemiologists, statisticians, RWE analysts and health-economists, who are focused on building scientific evidence to support our pharmaceutical clients in demonstrating the value of their products. We generate economic and epidemiological research by using data from various countries and settings that have resulted in a long track record of publications/presentations in peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences.
JOB SUMMARY
A scientific/strategic contributor with broad expertise and/or unique knowledge in a specific area, and an ability to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways. Typically manages multiple projects within a client or within a specialized area across several clients. Acts as the client’s primary point of contact for engagements, developing mutually beneficial partnerships and taking ownership for the needs of the client.
The successful candidate will work within a growing team of RWE statisticians, epidemiologists and health economists, and in collaboration with subject matter experts across Cytel to generate impactful real-world evidence for faster patient access to effective treatments, with a focus on real-world comparative effectiveness research (trial emulation, external control arms). The Research Principal will also contribute to external dissemination activities and research innovation strategy within the RWE team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Responsible for the successful integration of the team on projects, quality of deliverables and the project team’s efficiency. This includes
o Mentoring and training of junior staff. Responsible for junior staff meeting the technical aspects their career development goals
o Leadership or significant contributions to scientific processes involved with client deliverables (e.g., report templates, analysis plans, development of internal software/tools)
· Responsible for business development and/or project execution leading to a client portfolio (in value and numbers) under direct management. In particular, the candidate should be able to:
o Build and maintain successful long-term relationships with clients. Maintain existing network of client relationships.
o Routinely identify opportunities for follow on work.
o Manage project to ensure specified deliverables are developed on budget and undergo appropriate review and sign off.
o Act as a technical lead and support development of code in R for complex methods
· Keep abreast with regulatory, reimbursement and other industry requirements and guidelines, including via active participation in scientific conferences and symposia.
· Identify and communicate recruitment needs. Lead or participate in hiring and training consultants as requested.
· Ensure company and business unit policies, standards, and procedures are met.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications and Experience:
· Education: PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Data Science, Mathematics or other relevant scientific field. Master’s degree could be acceptable with significant work experience.
· Experience: 12-15 years of experience in the RWE or health research, academic or consulting environment. May require additional experience depending on focus area.
· Skills:
o Subject matter expertise in causal inference methods for comparative effectiveness studies, including target trial emulation using real-world databases
o Subject matter expertise in developing real-world external control arms for clinical trials
o Thorough understanding of the biopharmaceutical R&D process combined with business acumen.
o Comfortable presenting and interfacing with senior executives within client companies. Strong technical-writing, oral communication and presentation skills, excellent use of the English language.
o Curious, collaborative, entrepreneurial and self-motivated, without the need for significant infrastructure and support, and with an understanding of the dynamics of high-growth companies; the ability to work effectively in a demanding, challenging, rapidly changing environment.
o Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to gain respect of and influence management team, board members, the customer and prospect communities, and personnel at all levels.
o Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and the ability to execute in complex situations at the tactical level.
o Strong programming in R
o Experience, vision, creativity, scope, integrity, leadership skills, prestige and intellect to enhance the existing organization and constructively contribute to the strategic direction of Cytel.
Extra credit:
· Extensive experience with large healthcare real-world databases (electronic health records, claims databases)
· Experience with AI/ML methods
· Experience with Bayesian statistical methods
