Sr. Life Sciences Data Consultant
About the positionResponsibilities• Serves as the analytical data support lead, working with life science proprietary databases to support assigned Optum Life Science clients. • Conducts research to monitor key developments at LS clients including market updates, drug development pipeline, FDA approvals and other relevant news. • Creates surplus value for client solutions by actively engaging in a broad range of internally facing operational improvement projects. • Creates novel slide decks, packaging, case studies, proposals and other resources when required to support service delivery.• Provides director and principal with assistance by ensuring Optum data delivery team receives clearly defined client specifications. • Handles TPA tracking and fulfillment, JIRA ticket follow-bolthires in coordination with principals. • Provides data summaries, counts and routine checks as required. Requirements• 2+ years of professional experience in the life sciences industry, healthcare field, or life sciences management consulting. • 1+ years of experience supporting client or large projects for internal/external customers, preferably in the life sciences industry.• 1+ years of experience with patient-level healthcare data (claims, EHR, pharma, etc.) to support internal and external clients. • 1+ years of experience evaluating data to present findings based on business deliverable/requirements. • Solid understanding of PowerPoint and Excel (must be able to create and modify PPT's and create spreadsheets, pivot tables). • Proven ability to independently navigate across multiple internal and external teams. • Ability/willingness to travel (up to 25%) as business needs dictate.Nice-to-haves• Working knowledge of or experience with SQL or R. Benefits• Comprehensive benefits package. • Incentive and recognition programs. • Equity stock purchase. • 401k contribution. Apply tot his job