Analytics & Research Senior Scientist

TL;DR

Analytics & Research Senior Scientist (Survey Science): Provide scientific leadership for healthcare patient-experience measurement across survey instruments, benchmarking methodologies, and analytics solutions with an accent on / с акцентом на psychometrics, survey validity/reliability/comparability, and governance of benchmarking integrity. Focus on / Фокус на translating complex survey and statistical findings into actionable insights for quality improvement and strategic decision-making.

Location: Remote USA

Company

hirify.global delivers experience measurement, data analytics, and insights for complex industries, with deep roots in U.S. healthcare.

What you will do

• Act as primary methodological authority for assigned products, benchmarking programs, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead survey science and measurement methodology: instrument design, evaluation, validation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure reliability, validity, comparability, and intended use through validation studies, equivalency testing, and survey design/administration evaluation.
• Develop and govern benchmarking and comparative performance measurement methodologies, including adjustment methods and quality criteria.
• Provide analytics and statistical consulting to identify drivers of patient experience performance and emerging trends.
• Design and evaluate pilot studies and innovation initiatives, including evidence standards for AI-enabled and alternative measurement approaches.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Survey Methodology, Statistics, Psychometrics, Sociology, Psychology, or another quantitative social science or healthcare-related discipline.
• 7+ years of professional experience in survey research, analytics, or related fields.
• Deep expertise in survey methodology, questionnaire design, psychometric testing, sampling, weighting, and bias mitigation.
• Experience applying research methodologies to complex measurement questions (e.g., experimental designs, A/B testing, RCTs, qualitative research, mixed-methods).
• Proven ability to translate analytical findings into actionable insights for decision-making or improvement.
• Proficiency in SPSS, R, Python, SQL, or equivalent tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work for USA-based roles.
• Collaborative, cross-functional environment partnering with Product, Engineering, Data Science, Operations, Client Support, Advisory, and Executive Leadership.
• Emphasis on learning and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.