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# Senior Programmer FSP - RWD/EPI

- **Company:** Cytel Inc.
- **Location:** Waltham, MA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bioinformatics, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Governance, Relational Databases, Generalized Linear Model, Regression Analysis, SAS (Software), SQL Databases
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/pplejjqvls

## About the Role

* Master's degree or PhD in related field (epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, economics) and 5+ years of experience conducting RWE analytics for pharma industry, CRO, or academic institution
 * Intermediate to expert level proficiency in SQL is a must. In addition, SAS or R proficiency is required
 * Deep expertise analyzing RWE data sources such as Optum (Clinformatics Datamart® and Market Clarity), Truveta and UK Biobank. Experience analyzing clinical trial and/or registry data is required
 * Familiarity with relational databases and proficient understanding of claims and ancillary file layouts
 * Experience with applied statistics including regression analysis (OLS, longitudinal, logistic, Cox, GLM/GEE), survival analyses (Kaplan-Meier, cumulative incidence, accelerated failure time models), and propensity weighting
 * Excellent project management skills; can prioritize multiple tasks and goals to ensure timely completion
 * Confident and competent when interacting with internal and external stakeholders
 * Strong written/verbal communication skills. Highly effective at summarizing and presenting key considerations and evidence

## Description

* Providing support to the Epidemiology team by preparing Real World data, advising on data analytic strategies, and supporting stakeholders in various epidemiology analytic activities
 * Programming and conducting statistical analysis under the direction and supervision of epidemiologists/statisticians including data coding, creation of algorithms, linkage of datasets, and use of statistical packages or platforms
 * Supporting statistical programming to generate innovative means of data standardization, visualization, and reporting of observational data
 * Supporting Medical Affairs (e.g. observational studies leveraging RWD); Global Patient Safety and Risk Management (e.g., analysis to obtain background rates) for the development of regulatory/safety documents, and Clinical Development (e.g.; assessment of patient populations/ protocol feasibility)
 * The position will partner with Epidemiologists to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
 * Being able to prioritize and manage work across multiple projects and stakeholders
 * Providing strong communication to ensure successful and timely project delivery
 * Solving technical problems with experience and expertise

Responsibilities

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

 * Assist in development of study protocols and analysis plans leveraging large RWD sources (Claims and/or EHR)
 * Liaise with data vendors to obtain relevant data extracts for research studies consistent with study protocols
 * Create analytical databases from data extracts to facilitate conduct of data analyses
 * Conduct analyses consistent with methods set forth in study protocols and analysis plans
 * Produce tables and figures for discussions with other investigators, clients, and for study reports
 * Present results internally and to clients
 * Assist in the preparation of study reports and other deliverables
 * May have supervisory responsibilities in the future