Research Scientist 2

Role overview Evaluate how clinical programs affect health outcomes, healthcare use, and costs by applying research and analytical methods to complex healthcare data. The role independently handles moderately complex studies and analyses, then turns findings into practical guidance for clinical, operational, and business partners.

Responsibilities - Design and carry out studies of clinical program performance using observational or experimental approaches. - Apply epidemiologic, statistical, and causal inference methods to estimate program impact. - Analyze claims, enrollment, and operational data to identify performance drivers, gaps, and improvement opportunities. - Frame business and clinical questions as research questions, seeking senior input on more complex study designs. - Present findings and recommendations to technical and nontechnical audiences, including explaining methodological limits. - Manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, rigor, and reproducibility.

Requirements - Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative field such as epidemiology, biostatistics, economics, statistics, health services research, or clinical informatics. - At least two years applying quantitative methods to large, complex datasets. - Strong grounding in causal inference and study design, including observational research, comparative effectiveness, and randomized trials. - Experience analyzing data with Python, PySpark, R, SAS, or comparable tools. - Ability to translate clinical or business needs into sound analytical methods and communicate conclusions clearly.

Benefits and work setup - Remote role, with occasional travel for training or meetings; 40 hours per week. - Requires a quiet, dedicated workspace suitable for protecting confidential health information and reliable home internet. - Annual base pay range listed as $78,400–$107,800, with eligibility for a performance-based bonus. - Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings, paid time off and holidays, family leave, disability coverage, and life insurance.