Principal Data Scientist

• The Position
• The Opportunity
• The Principal Data Scientist of the Technical Institute (TI) is a member of the Evidence for Access (E4A) unit in the US Public Affairs and Access department.

He/she serves as the TI point of contact for E4A health economics outcomes research (HEOR) members to design and execute observational research using in-house real-world data (RWD). This role involves hands-on coding in analytics software. Economic modelling experience is a plus.

• Key responsibilities include:
• + Collaborate with E4A HEOR and health policy project owners to identify the appropriate in-house databases (e.

g., claims/survey/electronic medical record) and design appropriate methodology to answer specific research questions and to address business needs. + Participate in E4A strategic planning and lead the execution of in-house RWD studies of E4A HEOR and health policy project owners. + Develop and/or oversee research protocol and statistical analysis plan. Recommend and implement appropriate analytical methodology (e.g., propensity score matching, regression analysis…etc) for RWD studies. + Mentor junior TI members to conduct the analyses, to review the results, and to communicate/publish findings. Lead and oversee the analytic execution to ensure the analyses are conducted with the highest accuracy and quality. + Develop knowledge in the covered disease area and identify new data source, method, and collaboration opportunities to address business needs. + Assist internal stakeholders to review protocol and to support the design of external observational research. + Establish a strong partnership with E4A and other stakeholders to ensure high impact from the in-house collaboration. + Prioritize resource and support based on the business impact of deliverables. + When assigned, represent E4A in internal and/or external cross-functional, strategic planning and/or other programs on innovative methodology or technology. + Support the Head of E4A TI on operational excellence. Assist with recruitment, ongoing coaching/mentoring, and training of junior staff. + Participate in all required Genentech and E4A training and development programs. Comply with all internal policies and external regulations.

• Who you are:
• + You have a Master's Degree (health policy and management, economics, epidemiology, public policy, or health services research); + You have at least 6 years for Master's degree of prior work experience in academic/research institute, consulting, managed care, government, and/or pharmaceutical industry.

+ Deep expertise in observational research methodology. Ability to recommend data sources and to design analyses that answer research questions. + Strong oral and writing communication skills to summarize and explain the findings to audiences who may not have technical background. + Strong hands-on research and programming (R, Python is a plus) experience of large claims databases and/or electronic health records data. + SQL and macro programming experience + Excellent knowledge in the US reimbursement coding system. + A strong track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals. + Experience in partnering with cross-functional stakeholders + Strong attention-to-detail. + Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, team-based environment + Ability to prioritize and adjust project plans appropriately + Demonstrated ability to learn and embrace new technologies, applications and solutions + Ability to mentor intern, fellow, and/or junior staff.

• Preferred Qualifications
• + Doctoral Degree in above or other related disciplines.

+ A minimum of four years for Doctoral Degree candidates of prior work experience in academic/research institute, consulting, managed care, government, and/or pharmaceutical industry This role is South San Francisco, CA preferred however may consider remote options Relocation assistance is not offered on this posting The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $185,200/yr to $343,900/yr. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. Benefits (https://roche.ehr.com/default.ashx?

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