Charles F. Coombs
Lead Rwe Analyst and Rwd Manager (Senior Manager), Walmart Healthcare Research Institute @Walmart Health & Wellness
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WORK HISTORY
Lead Rwe Analyst and Rwd Manager (Senior Manager), Walmart Healthcare Research Institute @Walmart Health & Wellness
Bentonville, AR, US
Designed and implemented scalable data processes to support internal and client-facing RWE and clinical research projects, establishing core infrastructure for WHRI\'s data-driven operations. Created and validated near real-time WHRI data mart, enabling efficient querying using Python-BigQuery stack and reducing research times from days to hours. Operationalized best practices for analytics programming, introducing modular, version-controlled workflows to support reproducibility and scalability. Integrated CDISC ADaM standards into RWE pipelines to align with clinical trial regulatory requirements and improve downstream FDA submission readiness. • Collaborated with AI team for ML and LLM use cases and strategy, e.g. disease prediction.• Spearheaded initiative to establish project organization best practice. Led cross-functionality amongst teammates to ensure proper work execution. Took the lead identifying gaps in standard process, developing and advocating for certain decisions, and leading consensus in areas of disagreement for proper path forward. Onboarded new team members in processes, tools, and workflows. Migrated SharePoint library and continued as admin and support.• Provided key leadership and expertise as 4-in-the-box (4ITB) agile business lead for data management and RWE technology needs. Navigated complexity of data ownership at Walmart in a way that built relationships and brought teams to the proper level of detail and understanding. Interpreted and translated FDA requirements into actionable specifications for regulatory-grade data assets. Participated in vendor selection processes through RFI/RFP drafting and technical evaluation.
EDUCATION
Cornell University
Master of Engineering (MEng), Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering
Technische Universität Dresden
Bachelor of Science, Engineering
ABOUT CHARLES F. COOMBS
I am a healthcare analytics professional with over 10 years of experience in Real-World Evidence (RWE), statistical programming, Real World Data (RWD) management, and clinical trial analysis. With expertise across Python, SAS, R, and SQL, I led complex projects leveraging multiple datasets to generate actionable insights and drive informed decision-making. My passion for healthcare innovation is reflected in my leadership roles, process improvements, and publications on external control arms and real-world outcomes. I am seeking an opportunity to assist businesses with making sense of their data, constructing scalable analytics environments, and synergizing clinical trial and RWD.• Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis; Data Transformation and Warehousing; Documentation and User Guides• SAS (Macros, STAT); SQL (BigQuery, Snowflake, & Impala); Python (Pandas & PySpark); R; Spotfire; Access• Walmart Pharmacy; Komodo Health; Optum Humedica & Clinformatics; MarketScan; Flatiron; TriNetX; Medicare & Medicaid; Pharmacovigilance; Electronic Medical Records (EMR); Electronic Health Records (EHR)• Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC); Analysis Data Model (ADaM)• ICD9/ICD10; CPT; HCPCS; NDC; NPI; GPI• Kaplan-Meier Curves; Cox Proportional Models; t-Tests; Linear & Logistic Regressions• Microsoft Office Suite (Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); VBA Macros; Windows Scripting
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