Experienced Data Analyst and Virtual Assistant – Remote Job Opportunity with Walgreens for Clinical Trials and Real-World Evidence Analysis

Introduction to Walgreens and the Role

Walgreens, a leading healthcare and retail company, is seeking an experienced Data Analyst and Virtual Assistant to join its team. As a key member of the Clinical Trials and Real-World Evidence (RWE) team, you will play a crucial role in analyzing and interpreting complex healthcare data to inform business decisions and drive growth. This is a full-time, remote job opportunity that offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating Real-World Evidence (RWE) through advanced analysis and innovative methodologies in the clinical trials space. You will be an integral part of the Scientific Affairs team and will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver significant insights from real-world, clinical, and other data sources to support biopharmaceutical RWE and clinical trial requests.

Key Responsibilities

• Mine raw data sets to deliver normalized, analysis-ready patient datasets from in-house data resources or licensed platforms, analyze and interpret results, and help shape research strategy
• Collaborate with other members of the Walgreens Clinical Trials team to deliver meaningful insights from real-world, clinical, and other data sources to support biopharmaceutical RWE and clinical trial requests
• Clean, transform, and store data into a unified data lake for future analysis and broader team use
• Perform data mining and statistical analysis to analyze RWE/RWD to discover new insights regarding patient populations and treatment outcomes
• Support the development of real-world data, analytics, and platform capabilities, applying advanced analytics and tools to resolve scientific questions from biopharmaceutical companies
• Collaborate on the design and execution of outcomes research studies
• Ensure high-quality, comprehensive, and readily interpretable predictions from RWE studies and analyses
• Build dashboards, analytics, and reports for internal and external use
• Conduct a thorough review of new real-world data suppliers and vendors and drive RWD quality assessments to inform investment decisions

Essential Qualifications

• Experience in designing and executing robust and reproducible statistical analyses with respect to epidemiology and observational research with healthcare data
• Knowledge of common statistical testing methods, including generalized linear models, classification and regression, decision trees, solo learning, time series analysis, and survival analysis
• Experience handling large data from multiple data sources
• Experience handling protected patient health information
• Knowledge of at least one of the following: Tableau, Power Bi, Alteryx, Spotfire, or other BI intelligence tools

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in statistics/biostatistics, computer science, mathematics, systems engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field
• Expertise in EMR/Health IT, disease libraries, and insurance claims databases
• Knowledge of clinical data standards, clinical terminologies, and controlled vocabularies used in healthcare data and ontologies (ICD9/10/ReadCode)
• Experience in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or regulatory compliance guidelines for real-world evidence studies or clinical trials (e.g., ISO, MDD/MDR, CFR)
• Experience working on alternative data sources and alternative methods for clinical data collection, particularly those enabled by technology platforms and/or solutions
• Experience with experimental design, Bayesian modeling, sequential data, and computational statistics
• Understanding of statistical and machine learning techniques, ability to continue self-learning of technical and non-technical skills

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At Walgreens, we are committed to helping our employees grow and develop in their careers. As a Data Analyst and Virtual Assistant, you will have access to a range of training and development opportunities, including workshops, webinars, and online courses. You will also have the chance to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about using data to drive business decisions and improve healthcare outcomes.

Work Environment and Company Culture

Walgreens is a dynamic and innovative company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a work environment that is supportive, collaborative, and inclusive, where all employees can thrive and reach their full potential. As a remote employee, you will be part of a virtual team that is connected through technology and shared goals.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off. You will also have access to a range of perks and discounts, including discounts on Walgreens products and services.

Conclusion

If you are a motivated and experienced Data Analyst and Virtual Assistant who is passionate about using data to drive business decisions and improve healthcare outcomes, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. With a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and development, this is a chance to join a dynamic and innovative company that is shaping the future of healthcare.