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The Research Associate II (Database Analytics) manages multiple projects with tasks varying to degree by project. Projects may include retrospective crosssectional and/or prospective studies of existing databases and/or de novo data collection. The successful Research Associate II drafts project deliverables interacts with clients and contributes to strategic thinking under the direction of senior staff. Supports scientific coordination and project management including scoping tracking progress and coordinating teamwork for multiple projects. Projects may include retrospective crosssectional and/or prospective studies. This may include studies of existing databases and/or de novo data collection.
Role and Responsibilities
Provides input into the design of RWE studies.
Prepares drafts of proposals and project deliverables (e.g. protocols case report forms SAPs reports dossiers abstracts manuscripts) under direction of more senior staff.
Supports scientific coordination and project management (e.g. monitoring project scope tracking progress to budget/timelines).
Participates in company initiatives (e.g. Center of Excellence working groups etc.) as appropriate based on specific area of focus objectives availability and business need.
Mentors less experienced researchers.
Follows RWE documentation guidelines.
Consulting Expectations:
Has limited exposure to client calls but is expected to be able to address questions posed directly to him/her about his/her work otherwise participates minimally.
Contributes to strategic thinking under the direction of senior staff.
Education Professional Skills & Experience:
MSc with minimum of 2 years experience in the health industry / consulting environment or Doctorate degree.
Experienced in quantitative methods in epidemiology health economics or health outcomes research with the focus on data analysis using observational data (e.g. claims data chart review clinical trial data).
Good understanding of relevant methodology and statistics.
Previous experience in consultancy environment highly desirable but not essential.
Working knowledge of data analysis software (e.g. SAS Stata R) and MS Office software.
Personal Skills & Competencies:
Demonstrated ability to communicate and document information effectively in written English including the ability to produce reports documents emails and other written pieces which are wellorganized free from errors and are appropriately adjusted to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
Strong organizational timemanagement prioritization and decisionmaking skills necessary to evaluate plan and accomplish multiple work goals in a timely fashion.
Able to quickly learn and apply new information skills and procedures.
Proactive and positive approach to tasks and projects as well as resilience when encountering process project budget or client changes that are inherent in the consulting environment.
Solid communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to quickly develop and sustain positive rapport with internal and external contacts in person over the phone and by email. Experience presenting ideas to individuals and groups in a formal presentation setting
Able to analyse complex issues and evidence identify causeeffect relationships and generate effective solutions.
Delivers a positive internal/external client experience; listens and understand the clients needs and recommends solutions.
Demonstrates sound professional judgment in analysing responding to and resolving enquiries issues and escalations.
PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $80000.00$90000.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company team and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO) 10 paid holidays annually paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave) accident and life insurance and short and longterm disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
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