Posted Sep 17, 2025

Experienced Data Scientist – Remote Clinical Trials and Real-World Evidence (RWE) Researcher

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join our team as a Remote Clinical Trials and Real-World Evidence (RWE) Researcher. As a key member of our Clinical Operations team, you will be responsible for producing high-quality, certifiable proof (RWE) through cutting-edge research and innovative methodologies in the clinical trials space. If you are passionate about using data science and technology to drive business decisions and improve patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Mine crude information datasets to convey normalized, analysis-ready patient companions from in-house information resources or authorized stages, break down and decipher results, and help shape investigation methodology.

Collaborate with other members of the Walgreens Clinical Trials team to convey meaningful insights from real-world, clinical, and other information sources to support biopharmaceutical RWE and clinical trial requests. Potential endeavors include examination of unmet needs, safe and effective treatment in specific disease states, treatment patterns, and healthcare financial burden, and cost-effectiveness modeling.

Cleans, transforms, and stores information into an integrated data lake for future analysis and broader team utilization.

Performs data mining and statistical analysis to examine RWE/RWD to discover new insights regarding patient populations and treatment results.

Supports the development of real-world evidence, analysis, and stage capabilities, applying advanced research and tools to resolve scientific questions from biopharmaceutical organizations.

Works collaboratively on the design and execution of results research studies.

Ensures high-quality, thorough, and interpretable findings from RWE review and investigations.

Constructs dashboards, analysis, and reports for internal and external use.

Conducts a reasonable level of effort on new certifiable information suppliers, vendors, and drive RWD quality evaluations to inform project decisions.

Essential Capabilities

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following essential capabilities:

Experience in designing and executing robust and reproducible statistical analyses regarding the study of disease transmission and observational research with healthcare data.

Knowledge of standard statistical testing methods including generalized linear models, clustering and segmentation, decision trees, unsupervised learning, time series analysis, and survival analysis.

Experience handling large datasets from various information sources.

Experience managing protected patient health data.

Knowledge of at least one of the following: Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, Spotfire, or other BI insight tools.

Preferred Capabilities

While not essential, the following preferred capabilities would be beneficial for this role:

PhD, Graduate degree in statistics/biostatistics, software engineering, mathematics, systems engineering, biomedical engineering, or related field.

Skills in EMR/Health IT, disease registries, and claims data sets.

Ability in clinical data standards, clinical terminologies, and controlled vocabularies used in healthcare data and ontologies (ICD9/10/ReadCode).

Experience in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) as well as regulatory compliance rules for real-world evidence studies or clinical trials (e.g., ISO, MDD/MDR, CFR).

Experience working on alternative data sources and alternative methods for clinical data collection, particularly those enabled by technology platforms and solutions.

Experience with exploratory design, Bayesian modeling, sequential data, computational statistics.

Understanding of statistics and AI techniques, ability to continue self-learning of technical and non-technical skills.

About Walgreens

Walgreens is a well-known American pharmaceutical retailer and company. Founded in 1901 in Chicago, Illinois, it has since grown to become one of the largest drug store chains in the United States. Walgreens offers a variety of products and services, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, health and wellness products, beauty products, photo shoots, and more.

Benefits

Walgreens is known for offering various benefits to its employees. These benefits may vary based on factors such as the employee's position, location, and length of service. Some common benefits Walgreens employees can access include:

Health Care Benefits: Walgreens generally offers health care benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance to eligible employees. These benefits can help cover medical bills and provide access to necessary health services.

Prescription Drug Discounts: Because of its focus on pharmaceutical services, Walgreens employees can receive discounts on prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs when filling prescriptions at Walgreens pharmacies.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Many companies, including Walgreens, offer EAPs that provide confidential counseling and support services to employees and their families. These programs can help with a range of work and personal challenges.

Paid Time Off: Walgreens generally provides paid time off for holidays, vacations, and sick days. The amount of free time can vary based on factors such as job title and seniority.

Retirement Plans: Walgreens typically offers retirement savings plans, such as 401(K) plans, to help employees save for retirement. Some plans may include matching employer contributions.

Employee Discounts: Employees often receive discounts on products and services sold in Walgreens stores. This could include discounts on over-the-counter medications, beauty products, and more.

Professional Development: Walgreens may offer opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company. This could include training programs, skills development initiatives, and the opportunity to move up the corporate ladder.

Wellness Programs: Because of its focus on health and wellness, Walgreens may offer wellness programs designed to promote employee health. These programs can include fitness challenges, health screenings, and wellness resources.

Flexible Scheduling: Depending on your specific job role, Walgreens may offer flexible scheduling options to meet different employee needs.

Why Join Our Team?

At Walgreens, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and development. We offer a range of benefits and opportunities for professional development, and we are passionate about using data science and technology to drive business decisions and improve patient outcomes. If you are passionate about data science and healthcare, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.