Description
About Norstella
At Norstella, our mission is simple: to help our clients bring life-saving therapies to market quicker—and help patients in need.Founded in 2022, but with history going back to 1939, Norstella unites best-in-class brands to help clients navigate the complexities at each step of the drug development life cycle —and get the right treatments to the right patients at the right time.Each Organization (Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, The Dedham Group) Delivers Must-have Answers For Critical Strategic And Commercial Decision-making. Together, Via Our Market-leading Brands, We Help Our Clients
- Citeline – accelerate the drug development cycle
- Evaluate – bring the right drugs to market
- MMIT – identify barrier to patient access
- Panalgo – turn data into insight faster
- The Dedham Group – think strategically for specialty therapeutics
By combining the efforts of each organization under Norstella, we can offer an even wider breadth of expertise, cutting-edge data solutions and expert advisory services alongside advanced technologies such as real-world data, machine learning and predictive analytics.
As one of the largest global pharma intelligence solution providers, Norstella has a footprint across the globe with teams of experts delivering world class solutions in the USA, UK, The Netherlands, Japan, China and India.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Senior Director of RWD (Real-World Data) Analytics and Innovation to lead real-world data special projects, such as building multimodal datasets, piloting new analytical capabilities, harmonizing disparate data sources, and data strategy projects. This role will be pivotal in integrating diverse data sources, including laboratory data, electronic medical records (EMR), claims data, and social determinants of health (SDoH) data, to drive innovative analytical solutions and insights that support our strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and execution of innovative real-world data projects.
- Develop and implement strategic plans to integrate multimodal datasets, enhancing the scope and impact of our analytics capabilities.
- Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align RWD initiatives with overall business objectives and strategic goals.
- Drive the integration of diverse data sources, including lab, EMR, claims, and SDoH data, to create comprehensive and actionable datasets
- Identify and implement innovative analytical methods and technologies to maximize the value of real-world data.
- Ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Communicate complex analytical insights and project outcomes to diverse audiences, including senior executives and non-technical stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Public Health, Biostatistics, Epidemiology or related field
- 15+ Years of experience in total
- 5+ years of experience working with and querying large real-world data databases
- Strong proficiency in SQL
- Deep understanding of life sciences industry and drug development lifecycle
- Deep understanding of real-world data sources, including lab, EMR, claims, and SDoH data.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently with minimal supervision
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail
The guiding principles for success at Norstella
01: Bold, Passionate, Mission-First
We have a lofty mission to Smooth Access to Life Saving Therapies and we will get there by being bold and passionate about the mission and our clients. Our clients and the mission in what we are trying to accomplish must be in the forefront of our minds in everything we do.02: Integrity, Truth, RealityWe make promises that we can keep, and goals that push us to new heights. Our integrity offers us the opportunity to learn and improve by being honest about what works and what doesn’t. By being true to the data and producing realistic metrics, we are able to create plans and resources to achieve our goals.03: Kindness, Empathy, GraceWe will empathize with everyone's situation, provide positive and constructive feedback with kindness, and accept opportunities for improvement with grace and gratitude. We use this principle across the organization to collaborate and build lines of open communication.04: Resilience, Mettle, PerseveranceWe will persevere – even in difficult and challenging situations. Our ability to recover from missteps and failures in a positive way will help us to be successful in our mission.05: Humility, Gratitude, LearningWe will be true learners by showing humility and gratitude in our work. We recognize that the smartest person in the room is the one who is always listening, learning, and willing to shift their thinking.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Provident Fund
- Life Insurance
- Reimbursement of Certification Expenses
- Gratuity
- 24x7 Health Desk
Norstella is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people’s differences, to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behavior and our business requirements. Norstella operates a zero tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment.
Sometimes the best opportunities are hidden by self-doubt. We disqualify ourselves before we have the opportunity to be considered. Regardless of where you came from, how you identify, or the path that led you here- you are welcome. If you read this job description and feel passion and excitement, we’re just as excited about you.
