What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Analyst position at Octave Bioscience?
About the job
Octave combines deep data with profound empathy to supercharge our comprehensive approach to improving outcomes in neurodegenerative diseases, starting with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Our team of data scientists, biologists, clinicians and technologists are bringing their A-game to creating the next generation of clinical care solutions.
Using human-tech services, we partner with people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) to understand and act upon the complexities and subtleties they deal with every day. Our platform of apps, sensors and wearables, cutting edge imaging technologies, and novel biomarkers provide the data that feed into structured analytical data models aimed at improving care management decisions to create better patient outcomes at lower costs.
The Data Analyst team member will play an integral role in bringing these key innovative technology solutions to life sciences and will have a large impact on the growth and development of our products. You will work directly with Engineering and Product teams to translate cutting-edge research and technologies into solutions that will directly impact patients and physicians.
We enjoy coming to work each day to move the mission forward using the latest tools and techniques. Empathy for the person living with a chronic disease is paramount. We are looking for someone that can think on their feet and thrives in a collaborative dynamic environment. Being comfortable in an intellectually charged environment and having a desire for personal career growth by learning and applying new skills are musts. If you are looking for the next big challenge that will allow you to apply everything you know to a problem worth solving, Octave is the place for you.
Description of the role:
- Analyze study data according to study objective and analysis plan, and report the results
- Integrate and implement algorithms and statistical analysis in software for analyzing study data
- Implement new and existing tools used to interpret, analyze, and visualize data
- Develop analytical models to discover unique insights into the relationship between various data sources and MS disease activity and progression
- Assist with study coordination whenever needed
Technical Skills:
Minimum:
- Experience creating and delivering complex solutions with common scripting/programming languages and analysis tools (e.g. SQL, Python, etc.)
- Demonstrate a strong dedication to code documentation (inline and external)
- Experience with manipulating & maintaining medical study data
Preferred:
- Experience managing and analyzing biological or health related data
Qualifications:
Minimum:
- Bachelor’s in science or engineering
- Comfortable working with various data sources and formats
- A working understanding of common data analysis fundamentals
- Experience working in a HIPAA regulated environment
Preferred:
- Understanding of common obstacles that occur in health data analysis
About Us:
We are doing great things that allow us to bring everything we know and all our experience to the mission. We are smart, fun, and thrive on bringing out the best in each other. We have a balanced and flexible working environment. The Octave office is located in Menlo Park surrounded by life science innovators (e.g. Grail) and tech innovators (e.g Facebook). Our space is newly built to our specifications, open, with a vintage factory vibe, and well-appointed, with free drinks and snacks. World class gym 100 feet away with pool. We offer a choice of health, dental, and vision plans. Close to many commute options. This role can be fully remote or hybrid based on your preference.