Job Details

Senior RWD Analytic Consultant

Company: Norstella

Location: Remote, United States

Employment Type: Full Time

About NORSTELLA

At Norstella, our mission is simple: to help our clients bring life‑saving therapies to market quicker—and help patients in need. Founded in 2022, but with history going back to 1939, Norstella unites best‑in‑class brands to help clients navigate the complexities at each step of the drug development life cycle — and get the right treatments to the right patients at the right time.

Each organization (Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, The Dedham Group) delivers must‑have answers for critical strategic and commercial decision‑making. Together, via our market‑leading brands, we help our clients:

• Citeline – accelerate the drug development cycle
• Evaluate – bring the right drugs to market
• MMIT – identify barrier to patient access
• Panalgo – turn data into insight faster
• The Dedham Group – think strategically for specialty therapeutics

By combining the efforts of each organization under Norstella, we can offer an even wider breadth of expertise, cutting‑edge data solutions and expert advisory services alongside advanced technologies such as real‑world data, machine learning and predictive analytics. As one of the largest global pharma intelligence solution providers, Norstella has a footprint across the globe with teams of experts delivering world class solutions in the USA, UK, The Netherlands, Japan, China and India.

The Role: Senior RWD Analytic Consultant

We are currently seeking a high energy, motivated and passionate expert in RWD and the pharmaceutical industry to join our RWD Engagement Team as a RWD Senior Analytic Consultant to support our delivery of RWD engagements across the life sciences industry. The ideal candidate will be passionate about sleuthing through RWD to unpack insights and answers to some of the most challenging business problems our clients face.

This role's creation is in reaction to the demand for Norstella's newest service offerings leveraging Norstella's unified Real World Data asset, NorstellaLinQ, a combination of claims, lab, SDOH and EMR data. You will be joining an organization hard wired for innovation and specialization to meet the high demands of our biopharmaceutical and life sciences client base. You will join a high‑performing team empowered to work creatively to deliver solutions that enable patients to access therapies they need.

This role requires a combination of business acumen, analytical, technical, and commercial expertise to effectively deliver Norstella's RWD solutions. Our RWD offerings include cutting‑edge data solutions and expert advisory services alongside advanced technologies such as real‑world data, machine learning and predictive analytics. It is critical that an individual in this role has worked in and understands the dynamics of the US healthcare ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex RWD engagements across the life sciences industry, leveraging Norstella's unified Real World Data asset.
• Design and implement advanced SQL queries to extract, clean, and analyze data from large relational databases, ensuring data accuracy and quality.
• Perform in‑depth analyses on healthcare data sources, including claims, lab, EMR/EHR, and SDOH data, to uncover actionable insights and drive evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Serve as the strategic advisor to clients, guiding them through nuanced challenges by providing actionable insights derived from RWD.
• Take ownership of large‑scale analytical projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and client expectations.
• Mentor consultants, fostering a high‑performance culture.
• Actively contribute to the development and enhancement of Norstella's RWD offerings by integrating innovative techniques such as advanced predictive analytics.
• Represent Norstella in key client interactions, presenting findings and driving discussions at the executive level.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience working hands‑on with RWD (e.g., open/closed claims, APLD, lab, EMR/EHR, hospital chargemaster, billing codes, etc.)
• Advanced understanding of the life sciences industry and the US healthcare ecosystem.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering client‑facing projects and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Expertise in SQL and advanced data analysis, with experience in predictive modeling and machine learning a plus.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with a strong ability to mentor and inspire.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated creativity in problem‑solving and strategic thinking.

Our Guiding Principles for success at Norstella

1. Bold, Passionate, and Mission‑First
2. Integrity, Truth, and Reality
3. Kindness, Empathy, and Grace
4. Resilience, Mettle, and Perseverance
5. Humility, Gratitude, and Learning

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dental & Vision Benefits
• Basic Life and AD&D Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Short & Long‑Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $130,000 to $140,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Norstella is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.