[Hiring] Real World Biostatistician @Syneos Health

Role Description

We are seeking a biostatistician with strong experience in real-world data (RWD) with observational study design and safety study experience in addition to RWA CMH experience. This role will support evidence generation across multiple therapeutic areas. This role will focus on the design, analysis, and interpretation of observational studies using EMR and claims data to inform:

• Clinical development
• HEOR
• Regulatory strategy
• Market access

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute real-world evidence (RWA) studies using EMR and claims data
• Conduct data specs, SAP, and protocol with key research objectives
• Develop and apply robust statistical methodologies, including:
  • Causal inference methods (e.g., propensity score methods, weighting, matching; GLM or GLMM, MMRM; survival analysis; random forest)
  • Trial emulation frameworks
  • External control arm development and borrowing strategies
• Perform data analysis using healthcare coding systems (e.g., ICD, NDC)
• Conduct sample size estimation and power calculations for observational and hybrid study designs
• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders across:
  • HEOR
  • Market Access
  • Regulatory
  • Clinical Development
• Translate complex analytical results into clear, actionable insights (e.g., PowerPoint or study report for decision-making)
• Support methodological innovation in RWE, including integration of machine learning approaches where appropriate

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or related field
• ≥5 years of experience in RWA/RWD analytics (industry or equivalent)
• Strong experience with EMR and/or claims data
• Proficiency in healthcare coding systems (e.g., ICD, NDC)
• Programming expertise in at least one of: SAS, R, or Python
• Working knowledge with SQL logic and OMOP data structures
• Solid understanding of:
  • Causal inference methods
  • Observational study design
  • Sample size and power considerations
• RWE CMH Experience

Requirements

• Ph.D. strongly preferred
• Experience in one or more therapeutic areas:
  • Diabetes
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Metabolic disorders
• Familiarity with:
  • Trial emulation methodologies
  • External control borrowing / hybrid designs
  • Basic machine learning methods applied to RWD
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple therapeutic areas (TAs) in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Advanced (nice-to-have, not always required):
  • Build reusable cohort pipelines
  • Optimize queries for large-scale databases
  • Work across multiple CDMs (OMOP, Sentinel, PCORnet)

Benefits

• Passionate about developing our people through career development and progression
• Supportive and engaged line management
• Technical and therapeutic area training
• Peer recognition and total rewards program
• Commitment to building an inclusive culture