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The Forecasting Analyst supports the functional objectives of Clinical Trial Analytics: Forecasting by collaborating with team members to perform a variety of project-oriented duties in support of study start-up, enrollment planning and reporting activities, as well as department and Global Clinical Operations initiatives. The Forecasting Analyst must be able to perform standard deliverables independently.
Key Responsibilities and Major Duties
- Prepares and leads target setting process among countries selected to participate in a clinical trial.
- Creates country level accrual plans which roll up to study level accrual plan, identifying planned interim milestones and enrollment closure dates.
- Supports the production of analytics that track actual enrollment at the study and country level, alerting the Clinical teams to relevant changes in actuals that may impact study timelines or performance.
- Responsible for scenario modeling (re-projection and re-planning) and accrual forecasting by gathering data from various sources (i.e., IVRS, eDM/SMT, Eclipse, Lab data), collaborating with Clinical Trial Analytics: Feasibility to determine the likelihood of the scenarios, and inform Clinical teams.
- Determines study tracking requirements (eg, cohort or country capping) and produces analytics and insights to share with stakeholders, and ensures needs are met.
- Supports global site selection through the creation and deployment of analytics and metrics that incorporate insights from historic performance measures for potential investigators.
- Translates customer requests into deliverables.
- Provides support to Clinical teams in preparation of operational review meeting and other oversight committees
- Supports end of enrollment forecasting, including cohort and capping information where appropriate.
- Provides recommendations and/or at least ensures the study team has data to make informed decision of when to end enrollment (LPFV) to meet the target number of subjects enrolled and treated.
- Supports subject retention tracking by site and country where appropriate
- Provides ad hoc analysis of trends within and across protocols to identify opportunities for improvement or creating cost effective synergies.
- Where applicable contributes to the optimization of reporting platforms and dashboards.
- Supports specific requests for more advanced data insights, visualizations and decision packets.
- Supports department and GCO initiatives, providing data, metrics, analysis and recommendations.
Customer focus, attention to detail, experience with information systems and clinical trial intelligence and supporting data, extremely proficient with MS Office (Word, ppt), ability to handle multiple projects. Strong analytical competencies. Exposure to, and clear understanding of clinical data sets as it relates to clinical trial planning, forecasting and monitoring. Forecasting/simulation experience is a plus.
Key Stakeholders/Contacts:
- Protocol Managers
- Regional Site Managers
- Planning & Execution Lead
- Clinical Operations Leads and Development Teams
- Key matrix relationships
- Feasibility Specialists, Clinical Trial Analytics
- Strategic, Options and Assessment (SOA)
- GCO planning and leadership
Requirements
- Degree/Certification/ Licensure
- BS/BA degree; preferably in a scientific discipline or allied health field (e.g. information science, epidemiology, life sciences)
- Experience – Responsibility and minimum number of years
- 2+ years career experience; preferably including experience in clinical research/operations or clinical trial information roles.
- Experience working in a matrix environment
- Experience working in a clinical research environment; Clinical or pharmaceutical/healthcare industry experience
- Experience working with vendors is preferred
- Competencies – knowledge, skills, abilities, other
- Strong Excel skill-set, including working with formulas, graphs, pivot tables, and preferably macros
- Good understanding of clinical trial processes and analytical techniques
- Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Knowledge of Clinical Trial Management System tools (i.e., CTMS/Eclipse) and Software that must be used independently and without assistance
- Demonstrated proficiency in standard Microsoft Office tools (including Outlook and SharePoint)
- Software that must be used independently and without assistance (e.g., Microsoft Suite)
Software:
- Excel (advanced proficiency)
- Power Point (advanced proficiency)
- Microsoft Office
- Predictive analytic software and methodologies (SAS, R, data mining, visualization tools/techniques, etc.) highly regarded but not necessary
BMS Behaviors:
- Passion
- Speed
- Innovation
- Accountability
Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.