Description
You will be supporting life sciences consulting engagements, with a primary focus on healthcare claims, EHR and other real-world datasets. The role will work as a primary data scientist on billable projects, translating business questions into robust data-driven analyses and insights.
Key Responsibilities
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Work as a primary data scientist on billable client projects, delivering high-quality analytics under appropriate project guidance.
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Analyze large-scale medical and pharmacy claims, EHR, and other healthcare/RWD datasets to address life sciences business questions.
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Develop analytical datasets and workflows using SQL and Python, including cohort development, patient journey, HCP, treatment and outcomes analyses.
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Perform data exploration, statistical analyses, quality checks and validation, and translate findings into clear, decision-oriented insights.
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Collaborate with consulting and domain teams to understand business requirements and translate them into appropriate analytical approaches.
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Support and shadow senior data scientists in the development of advanced analytics, Generative AI and Agentic AI tools/accelerators, building capabilities in these areas over time.
Qualifications
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1–3 years of experience in data science, healthcare analytics or a related analytical role.
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Strong hands-on skills in SQL and Python, Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake, Databricks and experience working with large datasets.
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Experience with healthcare claims, EHR or real-world data strongly preferred.
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Understanding of the life sciences/pharmaceutical industry and common commercial, Medical Affairs or Market Access analytics use cases is desirable.
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Strong analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, and ability to communicate findings clearly.
At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.
Why Syneos Health?
Here, you’re a part of the big picture. You will collaborate with colleagues across clinical and commercial disciplines to guide premarket development through post-market commercial strategy. Every project is a chance to solve a new challenge, learn from your colleagues, and advance your career. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients’ lives around the world.
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Disclaimer: Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
