4 days ago

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Staff Data Scientist, Data Science and Real-world Evidence

$141k - $236k

Dexcom

San Diego, CAUSRemote

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And were just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what weve started: Improving human health.

 

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. Weve already changed millions of lives and were ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. Well get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though weve come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet the team:

Dexcom’s Global Medical Affairs team is seeking an experienced Staff Scientist of Data Science and Real-world Evidence to join our team and be part of Dexcom’s award-winning culture, recognized by Fortunes Best Workplaces in Health Care & Biopharma. The Staff Scientist of Data Science and Real-world Evidence position in Global Medical Affairs is a key contributor to real-world evidence planning and generation responsible for developing and performing statistical analysis plans using Dexcom internal databases and external payor claims data and EHR data, providing key insights to meet business objectives and evidence needs. They collaborate across the business with collaborators in Dexcom Labs, Strategy, Behavioral Science, HEOR, Clinical Affairs, Data Science and Integrated Evidence Planning, both US and internationally. This role provides an outstanding opportunity to give to the development of a RWE strategic and own the tactical execution of the plan. There is significant opportunity for growth in this position.

Beyond core capabilities, we are seeking problem solvers, hard-working and collaborative teammates, and those willing to roll up their sleeves to make a difference. If you are interested in the opportunity to pursue purposeful work, join a thoughtful team, and build an exciting career while having fun, Dexcom may be the perfect fit for you.

Where you come in:

  • As a member of the Medical Affairs team, you will contribute the development of a global RWD evidence generation strategy and tactical plan using the Dexcom DataLake, and external EHR and payor claims data, and their intersection to develop a deep understanding of Dexcom device’s clinical effectiveness and performance to provide relevant insights to meet key business objectives and evidence needs.
  • You will translate clinical and commercial questions into structured analysis plans, formulate and test hypothesis using quantitative analysis and algorithms to provide substantial insights.
  • You will be responsible for the validity of the analysis, demonstrates extensive understanding of statistical concepts and methodologies, recognizing and correcting flaws in scientific reasoning and statistical interpretation.
  • You will work in close collaboration with cross-functional collaborators to give to observational and prospective study protocols for RWD, lead the development of statistical analysis plan development and perform statistical analysis and interpret the analysis supporting access to Dexcom’s sensor technology.
  • Your work analyzing data and interpret the analysis results with internal and external investigators will support the development of scientific communications including abstracts, presentations and manuscripts.
  • You will provide subject matter expertise and input to SAPs for clinical trials.
  • Your work will play a pivotal role in redefining Dexcom system use data and extensive real-world health systems member data to generate actionable insights and solutions.

What makes you successful: =

  • You have a PhD in Data Science, Biostatics, HEOR or Bioinformatics and more than 5 years’ experience as a Data Scientist or similar role in biotech or medical device industry. Deep understanding EHR data and analysis is required.
  • You have extensive experience and proficiency with statistical programming and applied data analytics tools, platforms, and relational databases, and programming languages, including SQL, R and Python, Jupyter Notebook and Jupyter Lab, and merging and analyzing large sets.
  • You bring a blend of clinical expertise, knowledge of healthcare workflows, and a solid understanding of informatics standards to effectively address interoperability challenges with internal and external real-world data platforms.
  • You have previous experience organizing healthcare data through data modeling, normalization, quality reporting, or related clinical informatics skills.
  • You have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an emphasis on attention to detail.
  • You have excellent communication and social skills with experience conveying complex clinical and informatics concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Experience in diabetes as a therapeutic area, and diabetes technology, and with Truveta data, or similar data platforms, is strongly preferred.

What you’ll get:

  • A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave ## dexcomwarriors community.
  • A full and comprehensive benefits program.
  • Growth opportunities on a global scale.
  • Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
  • An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel

  • 15-25%

Experience and Education Requirements:

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8-12 years of related experience.
  • At this level a graduate degree may be desirable with 4 years of related experience

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dexcom’s AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com. 

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com. 

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Salary:

$141,800.00 - $236,400.00