Boston Scientific Principal Research Specialist Clinical Insights 

United States, Minnesota, Minnetonka 

204305336

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support strategic growth of our team’s Real-World Evidence (RWE) capabilities and demonstrate ROI in the use of these new clinical data sources
• Plan and execute feasibility and analysis of BSC Urology RWE studies programmatically utilizing data science techniques and contribute to post-market documentation, publications, and other documents as needed.
• Design studies utilizing administrative claims, Electronic Health Records (EHR), and other RWE data sources by applying clinical research methodologies (e.g., research question development, population inclusion/exclusion, reduction of bias, etc.)
• Develop coding definitions utilizing reimbursement code sets (ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, etc.) and medical terminologies (SNOMED, LOINC, RxNorm, etc.) for populations, outcomes, and co-variates of interest in the Urology space.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Strategy, Sci Comm, Biostatistics, Medical Safety, Legal, and Compliance to design and run RWE studies.
• Manage internal and external project materials and timelines.
• Participate as a key team member on process development and improvement efforts to meet Urology VIP goals.
  

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 9+ years of related work experience (including data analytics, data management, health economics, medical affairs, clinical risk, clinical trial operations, clinical safety, quality assurance or regulatory affairs) or advanced degree (PhD, research-based MS, MD, RN/DVM) in a related field with 7+ years of related work experience
• Expertise in leveraging medical coding systems and terminologies for research applications (ICD-9/10, CPT, SNOMED, LOINC, RxNorm, etc.)
• Significant experience using Python, R, other software for exploring, structuring, and analyzing data sets
• Relational data modeling and querying expertise (SQL)
• Ability to work in a team environment and possess clear, concise communication skills – written and verbal
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Medical device or Clinical experience relating to Urology
• Prior or current experience in retrospective research design with Real World data including Claims data inclusive of Charge Master Data and/or Electronic Health Record (EHR) data
• Proven scientific writing experience
• Proven Physician-facing experience

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement. The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.