Remote Part Time Data Scientist - Real World Evidence Research & Analysis at Walgreens ($27/Hour)

Unlock a Rewarding Career in Data Science with Walgreens: Revolutionizing Healthcare through Innovation

Walgreens, a pioneering American pharmaceutical retailer and a leader in the healthcare industry, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Scientist to join its team on a part-time, remote basis. As a key member of the Scientific Issues group, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare by leveraging cutting-edge data analysis and innovative methodologies to drive business growth and improve patient outcomes.

About the Role: Information Researcher - RWE

The Information Researcher - RWE will be responsible for creating Real-World Evidence (RWE) through advanced analysis and innovative approaches in the clinical trials space. As a Data Scientist, you will be an integral part of the Scientific Issues team, influencing internal and external dynamics through the application of creative data science and technology. Your primary focus will be on conducting sophisticated data analysis to address critical business questions, and you will report to the Chief, Clinical Information Science.

Key Responsibilities

• Mine raw data sets to deliver normalized, research-ready patient cohorts from in-house data sources or licensed platforms, analyze and interpret results, and help shape research strategy.
• Collaborate with various members of the Walgreens Clinical Trial colleagues 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 an integrated data lake for future analysis and broader team utilization.
• Perform data mining and statistical analysis to analyze RWE/RWD to uncover new insights into 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, rigorous, and promptly interpretable outputs from RWE research and analyses.
• Build dashboards, analyses, and reports for internal and external use.
• Conduct due diligence on new real-world data suppliers/vendors and drive RWD quality assessments to inform project decisions.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 2 years of experience with R, Python, or SQL.
• Experience in designing and executing robust and reproducible statistical analyses in the context of epidemiology and observational research with healthcare data.
• Knowledge of common statistical testing methods, including generalized linear models, clustering and classification, decision trees, solo learning, time series analysis, and survival analysis.
• Experience handling large data from multiple data sources.
• Experience handling protected patient health information.
• Familiarity with at least one of the following: Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, Spotfire, or other BI insight tools.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

To further enhance your candidacy, you may possess:

• Expertise in EMR/Health IT, disease libraries, and insurance claims databases.
• Aptitude in clinical data standards, clinical terminologies, and controlled vocabularies used in healthcare data and ontologies (ICD9/10/ReadCode).
• Experience with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or regulatory compliance guidelines for real-world evidence studies or clinical trials (e.g., ISO, MDD/MDR, CFR).
• Experience handling alternative data sources and alternative methods for clinical data collection, particularly those enabled by technology platforms and/or solutions.
• Experience with trial design, Bayesian modeling, sequential data, computational statistics.
• Understanding of statistics and machine learning techniques, with the ability to continue self-learning of technical and non-technical skills.

About Walgreens and its Benefits

Walgreens is a well-established American pharmaceutical retailer and company, founded in 1901 in Chicago, Illinois. With a rich history and a strong presence in the healthcare industry, Walgreens offers a diverse range of products and services, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, health and wellness products, beauty products, and more.

As an employee of Walgreens, you can expect to receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health care benefits, such as medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Prescription drug discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counseling and support services.
• Paid time off for holidays, vacations, and sick days.
• Retirement savings plans, such as 401(K) plans, with potential employer matching contributions.
• Employee discounts on products and services sold in Walgreens stores.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company.
• Wellness programs designed to promote employee health and well-being.
• Flexible scheduling options, depending on your specific job role.

Career Growth and Learning Opportunities

As a Data Scientist at Walgreens, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and improve patient outcomes. You will be able to develop your skills and expertise in data analysis, statistical modeling, and data visualization, and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in the field.

Walgreens is committed to providing its employees with opportunities for professional development and advancement, including training programs, skills development initiatives, and the opportunity to move up the corporate ladder.

Work Environment and Company Culture

As a remote part-time employee, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere, at a time that suits your needs. Walgreens values its employees' work-life balance and provides a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and creativity.

Compensation and Perks

The compensation for this role is $27 per hour, and you can expect to receive a comprehensive benefits package, as outlined above.

Join the Walgreens Team and Make a Difference in Healthcare

If you are a motivated and experienced Data Scientist looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. With Walgreens, you will be part of a dynamic and innovative team that is shaping the future of healthcare. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding and challenging career.