GlaxoSmithKline Research and Development.
Title: Observational Data Analyst (Epidemiology)
Requisition ID: 100611
Position: Full time
Location: Uxbridge (Stockley Park), Middlesex
Details:
GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) Worldwide Epidemiology department supports drug development by studying the patterns and occurrence of disease, and by evaluating the safety and effectiveness of treatments using ‘real world’ observational data. We are seeking an experienced candidate to collaborate with research teams across GSK to conduct and manage observational studies using large electronic healthcare databases.
In this position, the candidate will:
• Collaborate with research teams across GSK to conduct and manage observational studies using large electronic healthcare databases.
• Provide programming, analytic and consultation support for epidemiology, outcomes research and other observational database analyses to support priority R&D projects/diseases.
• Investigate, evaluate and apply innovative methods, technologies and tools to and better leverage the use of observational data.
• Develop, implement and maintain best practice standards for observational database access, management, programming, quality assurance and reporting.
• Assist in the evaluation, selection and acquisition of new population-based databases useful for observational research.
• Serve as an advocate for greater and appropriate use of observational data in aiding decision-making at GSK.
• Lead and manage technical projects. Liaise with IT staff and external groups on technical operational issues, database tool development projects and other database -related initiatives.
To succeed in this role the candidate will need a Bachelor's degree in Epidemiology, biostatistics or other quantitative or health-related discipline, with strong programming and analysis experience.
A high level of proficiency with SAS (SAS BASE, STAT, GRAPH, SQL and Macros) or other research programming language such as STATA or SPSS is required as well as familiarity with project documentation procedures.
Interested applicants should visit http://us.gsk.com/html/career/career-search.html to apply and reference requisition # 100611.
Please use the cover letter to highlight how you meet the competencies for the role, your cover letter along with your CV will be used to assess your application.
Closing date for applications: 2nd August 2014.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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