Pegah Farzin
Data Scientist/Statistician
Bologna
Summary
Experienced Data Scientist/Statistician with a strong background in clinical trials (Phases 1-3) and observational studies in the pharmaceutical industry. Skilled in designing and implementing statistical analyses, ensuring data integrity, and supporting regulatory submissions. Proficient in R and SAS for data analysis and reporting. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to generate insights that drive evidence-based decision-making. Demonstrated ability to leverage statistical expertise to provide valuable contributions to the research process, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes and informed decision-making within the industry.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Data Scientist
Alira Health
11.2020 - Current
- Lead statistical analysis and data modeling for Phase 1-3 clinical trials and observational studies, focusing on evaluating the efficacy and safety of pharmaceutical products
- Develop and apply advanced statistical methods, including survival analysis, mixed-effects models, and regression techniques, to analyze complex datasets
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinical, regulatory, and research groups, to design and implement statistical analysis plans (SAPS) and Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLF) for clinical studies
- Utilize programming languages such as R and SAS to manage, validate and analyze clinical data, ensuring data quality and integrity throughout the process
- Contribute to the creation of study reports, regulatory submissions, and scientific publications, ensuring statistical accuracy and compliance with industry standards
- Present data-driven insights and statistical findings to stakeholders, providing actionable recommendations for decision-making
Adjunct Professor
University of Bologna
09.2024 - Current
- Adjunct Professor, teaching SAS programming at the Department of Statistical Sciences
Computer Lab Assistant
University of Bologna
10.2014 - 10.2017
- 150 hours of part-time job as assistant in computer lab of the Economics Faculty
- Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly
- Assist students to understand needs and provide related service
Statistician
Tamadon Carton Co
- Prepared seasonal reports such as company trade data
- Prepared statistical analysis plans and provided statistical interpretation for graphs, tables and charts for the company production data
- Evaluated reliability of source information by weighing raw data to make data easier to interpret
- Manipulated, transformed and analyzed data by reviewing computer reports, printouts and performance indicators
Teaching Volunteer
Child Foundation
- Collaborated with Child Foundation to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need with financially poor background
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and the foundation to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
Education
Master's Degree - Statistical Sciences - Data Science
University of Bologna
Bologna, , Italy 09.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
Shahid Beheshti University
Tehran, Iran 09.2012 - 03.2017
High School Diploma - Mathematics and Physics
National Organization For Development Of Exception
Karaj, Iran 09.2008 - 06.2012
Skills
- R Programming
- SAS Programming
- Python Programming
- MS Office
Certification
SAS Certified Base Programming Specialist
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
University of Bologna
09.2024 - Current
Data Scientist
Alira Health
11.2020 - Current
SAS Certified Base Programming Specialist
05-2019
Master's Degree - Statistical Sciences - Data Science
University of Bologna
09.2018 - 03.2021
IELTS C1
12-2017
Computer Lab Assistant
University of Bologna
10.2014 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
Shahid Beheshti University
09.2012 - 03.2017
High School Diploma - Mathematics and Physics
National Organization For Development Of Exception
09.2008 - 06.2012
Statistician
Tamadon Carton Co
Teaching Volunteer
Child Foundation
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