Position Summary...

What you'll do...

The Director of Healthcare Research Analytics will be responsible for leading data management and analysis of large, real-world healthcare datasets while mentoring team members. Executes tasks such as predictive modeling, regression analyses, time-to-event analyses, and comparative effectiveness analyses independently, fostering skill development within the team. This leadership position will require you work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and shape the future of our analytics capabilities. This position will report to the Senior Director, Healthcare Research and Clinical Affairs in the Walmart Health Healthcare Research Institute. This role is pivotal in driving our organization towards a data-driven future, ensuring that the analytics architecture and platform serve as a catalyst for better business insights and an enhanced patient experience. The person will lead the conceptual design and development of the WHRI analytics data model, serving as the liaison between the technical staff and business stakeholders. A successful candidate should be an analytics-minded, hands-on individual with a solid understanding of technical buildouts, strong leadership skills, entrepreneurial spirit and interest in healthcare. Curiosity and passion for automation, data management, digital data and new technologies, is a must. Primary day to day tasks will include working with teams across initiatives to gather requirements and information on workstreams which can be streamlined, developing complex buildout blueprints, coordinating technical work and communicating with key stakeholders. You'll sweep us off our feet if... PLEASE HELP ME MODIFY THESE BULLETS - You have extensive experience in data architecture and analytics with progressively responsible roles You have expertise in data warehousing, ETL processes, data modeling, and analytics tools You have a strong working knowledge of healthcare terminologies, including ICD-10, SNOMED, RxNorm, CPT/HCPCS, LOINC, and Athena You have familiarity with the HL7 FHIR and USCDI interoperability standards; and working knowledge of the OHDSI OMOP database and terminology standards. You have demonstrated experience working with multiple kinds of real-world data and linked datasets, including pharmacy and medical claims data This role is based out of our home office in Bentonville Arkansas and requires relocation if not already in market. #LI-JR5 Leads data management and analysis of large, real-world healthcare datasets while mentoring team members. Executes tasks such as predictive modeling, regression analyses, time-to-event analyses, and comparative effectiveness analyses independently, fostering skill development within the team. Delivers expert leadership in analytical and statistical programming to support medical evidence generation throughout pharmaceutical development stages. Ensures the production of accurate and scientifically valid results by leveraging extensive experience and proficiency. Establishes guidelines and workflows to ensure data quality and methodological rigor in medical evidence generation. Focuses on data management, preparation, cleaning, execution, and documentation. Possesses a deep understanding of various types of real-world data, including their strengths and limitations. Implements appropriate analytical steps for different use cases, leveraging modern cloud data warehouse and engineering tools like BigQuery, Snowflake, and others. Leverages modern analytical platforms and tools for statistical programming, including Python, R, and SAS. Applies conventional analytics techniques such as regressions, time-to-event analysis, propensity score matching/weighting, and advanced analytics like machine learning and artificial intelligence. Utilizes expertise in clinical programming paradigms, including CDISC and ADaM standards, to ensure adherence to industry best practices in data management, preparation, and documentation. Integrates this knowledge into the development of workflows and guidelines to enhance the quality and reliability of medical evidence generation processes. Works across platforms and environments, writing scripts to integrate workflows seamlessly. Collaborates with departments to foster synergies and optimize research processes. Translates study protocol language into programming language effectively. Mentors less-experienced associates on complex methodologies and their implementation, as well as drafting supporting documentation and how-to guides. Offers visionary scientific leadership in data-driven solutions, particularly focusing on diversity and equity. Drives initiatives that prioritize inclusivity and equity in healthcare research. Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices; analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results; identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; promoting a customer environment; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning. Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent. Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices; developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open Door Policy. Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives; engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives; and supporting associate efforts in these areas. Live our Values: Culture Champion - Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart's commitment to communities, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance. Live our Values: Servant Leadership - Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent. Embrace Change: Curiosity & Courage - Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks. Embrace Change: Digital Transformation & Change - Drives continuous improvements, supervises the adoption of new technology, and supports digital disruption in line with Walmart's business model. Deliver for the Customer: Customer Focus - Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans and initiatives. Deliver for the Customer: Strategic Thinking - Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and implementing strategies. Focus on our Associates: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Supports strategies and drives initiatives that attract and retain diverse and inclusive talent; builds high-performing teams. Focus on our Associates: Collaboration & Influence - Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action. Focus on our Associates: Talent Management - Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, builds the talent pipeline, fosters an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

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You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$260,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

PhD degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, data science, or related area.
Fluency in data science programming languages (SQL, Python, R).
Prior work experience in the pharmaceutical industry or in closely related academic epidemiological/outcomes research.
Prior work experience utilizing secondary data.
Prior work experience preparing and analyzing various large real-world datasets using a variety of analytical methods.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Emerging recognition by the external scientific communities as an expert in the application of epidemiology/outcomes research to areas relevant to drug development and commercialization., Prior work experience conducting primary data collection studies., Prior work experience in client-facing roles.

Primary Location...

2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, United States of America