What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real-World Data Analytics position at Medicus Economics?
About Medicus Economics
Medicus Economics is a boutique health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) consulting firm. We partner with clients in the biopharmaceutical industry to tackle questions central to improving patient access to therapies. Our work is featured in peer-reviewed publications, scientific conferences, and submissions to health technology agencies worldwide.
Position Description
We are seeking a Real-World Data Analytics professional with strong SAS and R programming expertise and hands-on experience working with large real-world data sources, particularly health insurance claims such as Medicare, in HEOR studies of health care resource use, spending, and medication adherence. This role combines technical analytics with research and consulting responsibilities. You’ll contribute to study ideation, analytic specification, implementation, quality review, and dissemination of results.
Location
Boston, MA (hybrid, ~2 days/week in office). Although we prefer candidates based in the Boston area who can join our team in-office a couple of days per week, we will also consider exceptional candidates for fully remote work within the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Write, test, and maintain SAS and R programs for data management, cohort creation, and statistical analysis
- Contribute to study protocols, analysis plans, and project reports
- Review and document analytic code to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and reproducibility
- Summarize findings for diverse audiences, including client deliverables, slide decks, and manuscripts
- Support literature reviews and background research to provide context for studies
- Collaborate with colleagues across all project phases, from design to dissemination
- Assist senior staff with proposals and client communications
Qualifications
- Advanced proficiency with SAS (BASE, MACRO, STAT, Proc SQL) and R (tidyverse, data.table, ggplot2, shiny, Markdown/Quarto)
- Substantive experience manipulating and analyzing real-world data (especially claims data)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively on multiple projects
- Sustained attention to detail and high standards of quality
Preferred Qualifications
- Work experience in healthcare consulting or research
- Graduate degree in health economics, epidemiology, statistics, or related field
- Proficiency with Stata also a plus
- Applied knowledge of RWD study design and statistical methodology
Why Join Medicus?
At Medicus, you will be hands-on with the data, but you won’t be “just a programmer.” You’ll be part of a small, dynamic team where your work directly shapes client deliverables and impacts healthcare decisions. We offer a collegial environment, opportunities to learn and innovate, and the chance to contribute meaningfully from day one.
Applicants for employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Medicus Economics.
Application Instructions
Please apply online at http://medicuseconomics.com/careers/ with:
- A cover letter describing your interest in the role, relevant experience and earliest start date
- A current resume