clinical application specialist ii. + north chicago , illinois (remote) + posted today **job details** summary + $55 - $71.57 per hour + contract + postgraduate degree + category life, physical, and social science occupations + reference49321 job details job summary: As the largest staffing and recruitment agency in the world, we can commit to finding you the perfect role that gives you the opportunity to learn and grow in the life sciences arena. Utilizing a recruiter for your job search gives you access to a large network of top employers as well as detailed information about hundreds of positions. A current top partnership with a research-driven biopharmaceutical company is known as a powerhouse that aims to develop treatments for difficult-to-cure diseases. This renowned employer has created 32 products, including Humira and Lupron, that have highly impacted lives across the globe. If you're looking to stand out in your field and lead the way to innovative therapies, this position is for you! location: North Chicago, Illinois job type: Contract salary: $55.00 - 71.57 per hour work hours: 9 to 5 education: Masters responsibilities: + Understand general to advanced epidemiology research techniques to appropriate research methods to answer questions relating to drug safety + Be aware of and familiar with public and private resources and databases relevant to epidemiology for use in data analysis + Independently manages data/statistical analysis plan and analyze specific epidemiology databases to prepare relevant tables and figures. Clearly communicate the results and findings to epidemiologists and cross-functional members as needed + Contribute to the design of observational studies, including registries, providing critical appraisal of observational study protocols through participation in inter-departmental and cross-functional committees as needed + Be able to convert sales data to exposure data, overall and stratified by key factors, e.g. age groups, gender, indications by leveraging with real-world data + Provide epidemiology data to core safety and regulatory documents including, but not limited to, RMPs, PSURs, and Briefing Books + Be proficient with analysis tools, e.g. SAS, SQL, R, Aetion, for data analysis, modeling, and visualization + Do comprehensive literature review for analytics methodology and coding algorithms related to real-world data qualifications: + MPH or MS degree in Epidemiology, Health Services Research, Pharmacy Administration, or related field. Ph.D. is preferred. + With 4-5 years of epidemiology and/or public health experience with a Master degree or 1-2 years of experience with a Ph.D. degree. Pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred. + Proficient with SAS, SQL, R, or related statistical software or other data analysis tools for data analysis, modeling, and visualization. + Familiar with real-world data (e.g. health insurance claims, EMRs) concepts and structures. Extensive experience in manipulating and analyzing these databases is required. + Knowledge and experience in different therapeutic areas. Neuroscience experience is preferred. skills: R Language Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.