[Remote] Sr. Scientist, Scientific Operations, Real-World Evidence
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cardinal Health is a global company focused on developing innovative healthcare products and services. They are seeking a Sr. Scientist in Scientific Operations to design and conduct Real-World Data and Real-World Evidence projects for biopharmaceutical manufacturers, providing expert guidance and research expertise in a client-facing role. Responsibilities • Provide research expertise on RWD/RWE studies in a principal-investigator level scientific role • Work in a role that is heavily client-facing and consultative, providing expert guidance on study objectives and methodology to life sciences partners • Support the generation of high-quality real-world research studies using chart review, administrative claims, and electronic medical record methods/data • Support the business development process by serving as an SME for healthcare research in terms of design, proposal development, protocol development, analysis, and reporting • Proactively address complex analytical issues with research analytics and research operations team members during the conduct of a study • Work in a fast-paced and accountable environment engaging on multiple projects with multiple manufacturers at the same time • Interact with internal and/or external leaders, including senior management • Guide members of multiple research teams into consensus in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships • Write and review research study concepts, protocols, statistical analysis plans, table shells, and reports (must have substantial writing and communication skills) • Determine appropriate research methods and data sources to deliver high-value and quality real-world research to pharmaceutical manufacturers • Communicate effectively and professionally with pharmaceutical RWE customers • Generate and review empirical abstracts and publications • Prepare and review responses to proposal requests for RWE/HEOR projects • Prepare RWE/HEOR data as background materials for discussion with pharmaceutical customers • Ability to provide excellent customer service when delivering work on projects • Develop expertise in RWE/HEOR through publications and presentations of scientific research • Collaborate with RWE team, as required, to compile evidence required to execute projects for pharmaceutical clients Skills • Education: MA/MS or PhD in epidemiology, health services research, or similar field, highly preferred • Ability to travel a few times during the year for conferences and client meetings • 4+ years of relevant working experience (during employment and/or while obtaining advanced degree); 1 year in the pharmaceutical/medical industry within a pharmaceutical company or a pharmaceutical consulting company, highly preferred • Knowledge of RWE and HEOR and its application to specialty drugs within the US market • Leadership skills and problem-solving capability • Demonstrated success implementing projects, including engagement with key stakeholders, with high degree of autonomy • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and presentation skills • Ability to travel domestically, as needed Benefits • Medical, dental and vision coverage • Paid time off plan • Health savings account (HSA) • 401k savings plan • Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) • Short- and long-term disability coverage • Work-Life resources • Paid parental leave • Healthy lifestyle programs Company Overview • Cardinal Health is a manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products. It was founded in 1971, and is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Cardinal Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 128 in 2025, 116 in 2024, 140 in 2023, 158 in 2022, 106 in 2021, 142 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job