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Posted: 11/03/2023 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Number: 3655

Job Description

Our client is looking to add a Statistical Analyst to serve as a key member of their Analytics team. The person in this role will perform statistical programming, analysis, and data management on datasets derived from the component registries of the company’s National Database. She/He will perform and support National Database analytics, quality improvement and research projects, and predictive risk-adjusted model applications. You will also contribute to the development of clinical sub-specialty research datasets. Provide expertise in statistical programming and analytics, advanced database querying, and quality assurance of pre-analysis datasets and post-analysis results reports.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

National Database and Research Analytics:

Work closely with other members of the Analytics team on the timely execution of all aspects of National Database harvest analytics and multiple related deliverables for the Adult Cardiac Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery, and Congenital Heart Surgery component databases of the National Database.
Ensure that requirements of National Database analytics, as well as analytics of individual investigators’ and other parties’ (e.g., Industry) projects are conducted accurately and delivered in a timely manner.
Contribute to the development of statistical analysis plans (SAPs) including conferring with investigators to finalize SAPs.
Independently generate descriptive test statistics, analyze data requests and generate statistical modeling results. Learn new statistical methods as needed, and apply new skills to current and future projects.
Perform complex programming such as data transposition and macros. Combine and link multiple data sources to datasets and derive analysis variables accurately.
Conduct analyses and prepare reports with tabulations and graphical representations using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation to more complex methods. Present results in written and verbal form to requestors.

Data Management:

Utilize the multiple clinical specialty research databases to derive analytical datasets for Research and Analytic Center activities and programs.
Develop standardized database querying and analysis reporting templates to increase efficiency and accuracy of work product.
Identify data management requirements for the Analytics team and provide recommendations.
Participate with other members of the Analytics team on the specification upgrades of each of the National Database component registries. Ensure that the needed analytics changes (e.g., modification of code, input dataset preparation and recoding, and content of output reports) are appropriately tested and implemented.
Develop and maintain accurate documentation.

Data Quality and Validation:

Develop and implement data quality checks to confirm accuracy and completeness of analytic datasets (pre-analysis).
Generate quality checks on reports to confirm accuracy and completeness of aggregated results, including cohort comparisons (post-analysis).

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in statistics, data science, epidemiology, or other related field (e.g., computer science, engineering, or mathematics) is required. Master’s degree preferred.
A minimum of 2 years of related work experience in data management, data analysis, statistical programming, and report writing is required. Familiarity with healthcare, clinical databases/registries, or medical association environment is preferred.
Excellent knowledge of, and experience in, statistical software (e.g., SAS, R, SPSS, Stata)
Proficiency in SQL database skills
Significant experience with large data sets using SAS or other data management platforms (transformation and merging) and statistical methods such as classification tables, descriptive summaries, linear and logistic multiple regression, mixed hierarchical models, and survival (Time-to-Event) analysis and modeling
Able to work on any phase of a research manuscript project, from initial meeting with an investigator to final review of a manuscript prior to submission for publication, with guidance
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Experience with graphical representation of data is required
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational, planning, and follow-through capabilities; attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously
Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, volunteer surgeon leaders, and other organizations; tact, diplomacy, and good judgment
Ability to expand technical skills and familiarity with data resources to meet work requirements
Positive attitude in the workplace
Flexibility and adaptability to changing daily activities and schedules
Limited travel may be required
Ability to participate in evening conference calls, as necessary.

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