Principal Research Scientist (Healthcare)

TL;DR

Principal Research Scientist (Healthcare): Performing descriptive and advanced statistical analysis on large patient and claims databases to support economic and outcomes modeling with an accent on health economics and data-driven strategy. Focus on designing analytical studies, managing complex work streams, and delivering innovative insights for life sciences and healthcare partners.

Location: Must be based in the US (Remote or Washington DC)

Company

A healthcare advisory firm dedicated to improving patient outcomes through data-driven insights and strategic consulting.

What you will do

• Perform descriptive and advanced statistical analysis using large patient and claims databases.
• Design analytical studies, protocols, and health economic models.
• Contribute to the development of concept proposals, budgets, and analysis plans.
• Independently manage multiple work streams and research contributions.
• Collaborate across organizational analytics teams to deliver innovative client solutions.

Requirements

• Must be based in the US.
• BA/BS or higher in computer science, economics, mathematics, statistics, data science, or epidemiology.
• 10+ years of SAS or SQL programming experience.
• Extensive experience analyzing large administrative pharmacy and medical claims databases.
• Strong background in data transformation, cleaning, and quality assurance.
• Working knowledge of advanced statistical techniques or econometric skills.

Nice to have

• Healthcare policy and analysis background.
• Experience with healthcare survey data like MEPS or MCBS.
• Proficiency in SAS Macros or VBA.
• Experience interpreting complex statistical output.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible remote/hybrid work environment.
• Opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary, innovative team.
• Focus on professional growth and solving complex healthcare challenges.
• Commitment to data-driven insights and patient-centric outcomes.