RWD Analytic Consultant

We are currently seeking a high energy, motivated and passionate expert in RWD and the pharmaceutical industry to join our RWD Engagement Team as a RWD Analytic Consultant to support our delivery of RWD engagements across the life sciences industry. The ideal candidate will be passionate about sleuthing through RWD to unpack insights and answers to some of the most challenging business problems our clients face. This role's creation is in reaction to the demand for Norstella's newest service offerings leveraging Norstella's unified Real World Data asset, a combination of claims, lab, SDOH and EMR data. You will be joining an organization hard wired for innovation and specialization to meet the high demands of our biopharmaceutical and life sciences client base. You will join a high-performing team empowered to work creatively to deliver solutions that enable patients to access therapies they need. This role requires a combination of business acumen, analytical, technical, and commercial expertise to effectively deliver Norstella's RWD solutions. Our RWD offerings include cutting-edge data solutions and expert advisory services alongside advanced technologies such as real-world data, machine learning and predictive analytics. It is critical that an individual in this role has worked in and understands the dynamics of the US healthcare ecosystem. Responsibilities As an RWD Analytic Consultant, you will play a crucial role in supporting life sciences analytical use cases by querying and analyzing a wide range of healthcare data sources, including claims, lab results, electronic medical records (EMR), and other real-world data Your expertise in SQL and data analysis will contribute to enhancing our understanding of healthcare trends, optimizing patient care, and driving evidence-based decision-making Your prior experience with scripting languages will be crucial in automating repetitive processes for both internal and external real-world data delivery Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinicians, data scientists, statisticians, and healthcare professionals, to identify and define analytical requirements needed to deliver actionable insights Clean, validate, and transform raw data into structured formats suitable for analysis, ensuring data quality and integrity throughout the process Develop and maintain data documentation, including data dictionaries, data mappings, and data lineage, to ensure data transparency and accessibility Translate analytic outputs into consultative business insights Develop internal dashboards and data visualizations to assist decision-makers in optimizing processes for real-world data delivery Requirements 4+ years of professional experience working hands on with de-identified RWD (e.g., open/closed claims, lab, EMR/EHR, billing codes, etc.) Understanding of life sciences industry and US healthcare ecosystem Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail Expertise in querying relational databases using SQL Experience with QA and QC processes in a production ready environment. Experience or familiarity with technology used for managing and improving data quality, including tools like: Qualytics, Talend, and/or Informatica Data Quality Experience with a scripting language (preferably python) Experience in automating repetitive tasks using various tools and programming languages Experience using data visualization tools such as Tableau and/or Power BI Experience with workflow management tools such as Apache Workflow Familiarity with the concepts of NLP techniques and LLMs with prior experience working with semi-structured/unstructured healthcare text data (e.g., physician notes, lab results). Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment using tools like JIRA and/or Monday.com, as well as independently, with a proactive and self-driven approach Entrepreneurial spirit, results-oriented individual who is highly motivated, decisive, flexible in thought, and has the creativity to excel

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.