Research Scientist I

About This Opportunity

Our talent team is representing a confidential healthcare advisory organization seeking a Research Scientist I to join their evidence and analytics practice. This remote position is based in the United States and offers the opportunity to work on complex healthcare data analysis projects that impact patient access and healthcare policy.

The organization specializes in strategic healthcare consulting, working with Fortune 500 companies, payers, and providers to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape through data-driven insights and analytical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform data management activities including importing, transforming, merging, and validating data using SQL and/or SAS to deliver accurate, reproducible results
• Conduct descriptive and basic statistical analysis using large patient and claims databases in support of economic and outcomes modeling
• Independently develop and troubleshoot code, resolve data issues, and seek guidance on higher-risk methodological or client-impacting decisions
• Contribute to the development of concept proposals, scope of work, budgets, and analysis plans
• Independently manage workflow and make direct contributions to the research and analysis process
• Work within and across organizational analytics teams to identify areas for delivering innovation
• Ensure the accuracy, quality, and consistency of analytic outputs

What We're Looking For

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS or higher in computer science, economics, mathematics, statistics, data science, epidemiology, or related discipline
• 3+ years of SAS or SQL programming experience in a professional work setting
• Experience analyzing large administrative pharmacy and medical claims databases (public and private)
• Experience with importing, transforming, cleaning, merging, and editing data with extensive quality/accuracy measures
• Working knowledge of basic statistical techniques and/or econometric skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical reasoning, and decision-making skills with strong commitment to meeting goals and deadlines
• Positive, flexible, and self-motivated attitude with excellent teamwork skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Comfortable working in a remote/hybrid environment with demonstrated ability to be productive and self-guided

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Healthcare policy and analysis background
• Experience analyzing healthcare survey data (e.g., Medical Expenditure Panel Survey and Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey)
• Experience interpreting basic statistical output and analyses

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our recruiting team will review your qualifications and conduct an initial screening. If there's a strong match, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all applications must be coordinated through our team to be considered.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on experience and qualifications.

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