Fortrea is a leading global contract research organization (CRO) committed to scientific rigor and excellence in clinical development. With decades of experience, Fortrea partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies to deliver cutting-edge solutions in clinical development, patient access, and technology across more than 20 therapeutic areas. Operating in over 100 countries, the company is revolutionizing drug and device development to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.
Responsibilities in the Role
As a Real World Evidence Analyst II, you will play a pivotal role in advancing clinical research through data-driven insights. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing programming support for analyzing real-world data from various sources such as medical claims, hospital records, and electronic medical records.
- Developing programming specifications tailored to analysis requirements and source data.
- Creating and validating datasets from diverse file formats and data sources.
- Developing and validating graphs and tables for exploratory investigations.
- Ensuring accuracy in programming analysis-ready datasets, tables, listings, and figures.
- Supporting documentation processes and maintaining high-quality deliverables.
- Offering timely updates to project leads and participating in departmental knowledge-sharing meetings.
- Identifying opportunities to enhance productivity and efficiency in programming processes.
Qualifications
To excel in this role, candidates must meet the following qualifications:
- Experience: 1-3 years of Real World Evidence (RWE) analysis experience within the CRO or Pharmaceutical industry. Equivalent educational or professional experience will also be considered.
- Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with SAS and SQL programming is essential.
- Data Expertise: Familiarity with handling data from Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Claims databases such as Optum, Marketscan, and Flatiron is required.
Skills
Fortrea seeks candidates who embody the following skills and attributes:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Adaptability to evolving analysis requirements and dynamic projects.
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
- Collaborative spirit with effective communication skills for cross-functional teamwork.
- Commitment to continuous learning and improving programming processes.
