Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
The Research Associate II (Database Analytics) manages multiple projects with tasks varying to degree by project. Projects may include retrospective, cross-sectional, and/or prospective studies of existing databases and/or de novo data collection. The successful Research Associate II drafts project deliverables, interacts with clients, and contributes to strategic thinking under the direction of senior staff. Supports scientific coordination and project management, including scoping, tracking progress, and coordinating teamwork for multiple projects. Projects may include retrospective, cross-sectional, and/or prospective studies. This may include studies of existing databases and/or de novo data collection.
Role and Responsibilities
Prepares drafts of proposals and project deliverables (e.g., protocols, case report forms, SAPs, reports, dossiers, abstracts, manuscripts) under direction of more senior staff.
Participates in company initiatives (e.g. Center of Excellence, working groups, etc.) as appropriate based on specific area of focus, objectives, availability, and business need.
Education, Professional Skills & Experience:
Experienced in quantitative methods in epidemiology, health economics or health outcomes research with the focus on data analysis using observational data (e.g. claims data, chart review, clinical trial data).
Personal Skills & Competencies:
Demonstrated ability to communicate and document information effectively in written English, including the ability to produce reports, documents, emails, and other written pieces which are well-organized, free from errors, and are appropriately adjusted to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
Strong organizational, time-management, prioritization, and decision-making skills necessary to evaluate, plan and accomplish multiple work goals in a timely fashion.
Proactive and positive approach to tasks and projects, as well as resilience when encountering process, project, budget, or client changes that are inherent in the consulting environment.
Demonstrates sound professional judgment in analysing, responding to, and resolving enquiries, issues, and escalations.
PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
- Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
- Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
- Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
- Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
- May require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.)
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $80,000.00–$90,000.00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
