PointClickCare

(Canada) Senior Research Scientist, Life Sciences

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Life SciencesIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote (US or Canada)
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: $134,000 - $144,000 a year (Canada base salary range)

Reporting to the VP of Operations, Life Sciences, the Senior Research Scientist, Life Sciences is responsible for leading and conducting high-level scientific research to develop new products, technologies, or expand scientific knowledge. Work will primarily focus on publications working independently or collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. This position is newly created. Applicants must be eligible to work in the country specified. The ideal candidate brings seasoned experience with Life Sciences and the Long Term Post Acute Care (LTPAC) market. Occasional travel between US and Canada (< 5%) is required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, direct, and implement research studies: Define research objectives, formulate hypotheses, and select experimental designs throughout the entire research project, from discovery to delivery. For each project, develop all aspects of methodology, including but not limited to approach, type, stages, means, structure, data, analysis, criteria, evaluation, and conclusion.
  • Collaboration: Develop and maintain partnerships with other scientists within and outside the organization. Work with Sales and Customer Success to construct and support statements of work pertaining to research projects.
  • Publishing: Contribute to the scientific community by publishing research findings in journals and presenting at conferences.
  • Writing and presenting: Prepare research proposals, project reports, and present findings to peers and management.
  • Data collection and analysis: Use specialized software and statistical techniques to interpret research data.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in health services research, bioinformatics, population health, or a similar field of quantitative research.
  • 3 years of experience in a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience in authoring peer-review publications and white papers.
  • Strong ability for compiling research requirements to drive downstream activities and teams.
  • Demonstrated application of advanced analytic skills in at least two areas such as analytic discovery, descriptive statistics, forecasting, multivariate modeling, experimental design, statistical inference, matching, machine learning, or predictive models.
  • Experience in writing grant proposals.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate and work well in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD
  • 7+ years in a related field.
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Primary or principal author.
  • Publications in the pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry.

Company Information

At PointClickCare, base salary is one of the many components that make up our total rewards package. The Canada base salary range for this position is $134,000 - $144,000 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by job and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for the position across all Canada locations. Within the range, individual compensation is determined by job-related skills and knowledge, relevant experience including professional and lived experience, and/or work location. Your recruiter can share more information about our total rewards package during the hiring process.

Skills

Scientific Research
Data Analysis
Statistical Techniques
Research Methodology
Publication Writing
Project Management
Bioinformatics
Health Services Research
Population Health

PointClickCare

Cloud-based EHR solutions for senior care

About PointClickCare

PointClickCare provides cloud-based software solutions specifically designed for the senior care sector, including skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and home health agencies. Its main product, Harmony, is an integrated care coordination platform that helps manage patient transitions from hospitals to post-acute care facilities. Harmony allows healthcare providers to exchange clinical data, which improves care coordination and patient outcomes by offering real-time insights and analytics. Unlike many competitors, PointClickCare's platform integrates with other healthcare systems, enhancing data exchange and interoperability. The company's goal is to improve operational efficiency and quality of care for senior care providers through its subscription-based model, which also includes training, support, and consulting services.

Mississauga, CanadaHeadquarters
2000Year Founded
$220MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive financial rewards & equity potential
Comprehensive benefits available from day 1
Midweek mingles with free lunch
Wellness spending account
Retirement savings plan with employer match
Flexible PTO
Hybrid work models
Parental leave
Family planning support
Training & development programs
Corporate discounts program
Summer half-day Fridays
Health & wellness programs

Risks

Integration with Angel Care Medical may face inventory and billing challenges.
Real-time lab result integration with Sensiva Health raises data privacy concerns.
California network expansion may lead to increased regulatory scrutiny and compliance needs.

Differentiation

PointClickCare offers a comprehensive EHR platform for post-acute care providers.
Harmony platform improves patient transitions between acute and post-acute care facilities.
Largest post-acute care data cloud provides real-time insights for informed decision-making.

Upsides

Partnership with Kno2 enhances nationwide data exchange and interoperability.
Integration with FeelBetter optimizes workflows and increases efficiencies in medication management.
Mealtime Solutions streamlines dietary management, improving resident satisfaction and efficiency.

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