We're looking for an Abstractor to help us to accomplish our mission to improve and extend lives by learning from the experience of every person with cancer. Are you ready to be the next changemaker in cancer care?
Flatiron Health is a healthtech company using data for good to power smarter care for every person with cancer, around the world. Flatiron partners with cancer centers in the US, Europe and Asia to transform patients' real-life experiences into real-world evidence and create a more modern, connected oncology ecosystem. Our multidisciplinary teams include oncologists, data scientists, software engineers, epidemiologists, product experts and more. Flatiron Health is an independent affiliate of the Roche Group.
What You'll do
In this role, you will be involved in "abstraction" which involves transforming complex unstructured clinical data, with the help of Flatiron's proprietary software, to create high-quality datasets for oncology research and oncology drug development, to improve the lives of people with cancer.
In addition you will:
- Be certified as a Flatiron abstractor, through our internal training.
- Carry out abstraction and maintain a high level of abstraction quality.
- Help with feasibility and initial testing of novel data points.
- Provide feedback that will help to develop new abstraction methods in Japan, improve Flatiron's systems / software for abstraction, and improve training for abstraction.
- Adhere to the local regulations and guidelines to protect patient's personal information, in part by completing up-to-date compliance and data protection courses provided by Flatiron.
- Work in our Tokyo office (about a 10 minute walk from Shinagawa Station).
Who You Are
- You have significant experience in oncology, either through professional training as a Registered Nurse, CRA or equivalent experience with Clinical Research in oncology
- You have strong experience in handling electronic medical records and a variety of clinical / lab data including, risk factors, biomarkers and adverse events in the oncology area.
- You are familiar with all aspects of how cancer is treated, from diagnosis, staging, treatments, response/outcome assessment, cure / relapse and be fluent in cancer terminology
- You have strong experience with digital data entry is an advantage and are confident in using or adapting to tools like Slack and other cloud-based software.
- You have a demonstrated exceptional attention to detail.
- You are able to read English documents / emails when needed and write simple sentences / emails (business level English not required)
Who We Are
Our people are at the center of everything we do. We strive to foster a culture where our teammates feel equipped and empowered to make meaningful contributions with confidence, compassion, and clarity. Visit the Life at Flatiron page to learn more.
Preferred Primary Location: Tokyo office
The annual pay range reflected above for this position is based on the preferred primary location of the role which is listed in the job description. Salary ranges for other locations vary from the range reflected above. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. An annual bonus and equity may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
What We Do
Flatiron Health is a healthtech company dedicated to helping cancer centers thrive and deliver better care for patients today and tomorrow. Through clinical and data science, we translate patient experiences into real-world evidence to improve treatment, inform policy, and advance research. Cancer is smart. Together, we can be smarter. Flatiron Health is an independent affiliate of the Roche Group.
Why Work With Us
Reimagine the infrastructure of cancer care within a technology and science community that values integrity, inspires growth, and is uniquely positioned to create a more modern, connected oncology ecosystem.
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