Clinical Research Scientist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Establish WellTheory’s research function entirely from the ground up

• Design and conduct observational studies utilizing member data, including matched cohorts, pre/post analyses, propensity-scored comparisons, and interrupted time series

• Analyze medical and pharmacy claims, focusing on utilization, trends in biologics and biosimilars, and overall cost of care

• Draft statistical analysis plans and execute hands-on analyses using Python, R, or SQL, collaborating with the data team for scalability

• Publish research as first or senior author in pertinent peer-reviewed journals

• Present findings at conferences such as ACR, DDW, AAD, and AMCP

• Lead external collaborations with health plans, employers, and academic partners in the role of principal investigator

• Create protocols and submit studies for Institutional Review Board (IRB) evaluation

• Oversee regulatory requirements associated with studies

• Interpret findings to enhance care protocols and provide a more personalized experience for members

• Develop structured data capture methods for symptoms, adherence, biomarkers, and patient-reported outcomes (PROs)

• Define the autoimmune population and establish cohort logic

• Prepare white papers and one-pagers for commercial and partnership teams

• Represent WellTheory’s scientific perspective in health plan clinical reviews and payer negotiations

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD or an equivalent research doctorate in epidemiology, health services research, outcomes research, biostatistics, public health, nutrition science, or a related discipline

• Exceptional MS/MPH candidates with extensive industry experience and a robust publication history are encouraged to apply

• Proficiency in applying real-world evidence methods, such as propensity score matching, difference-in-differences, and interrupted time series, to claims data like MarketScan, Optum, or HealthVerity

• Industry experience in digital health, payer systems, or life sciences, or a proven track record of applied, decision-oriented research

• Strong command of Python, R, or SQL

• Practical understanding of when to utilize randomized controlled trials (RCTs) versus other evidence-based approaches

• Knowledge of the commercial use of evidence, including employer RFPs and health plan clinical evaluations

• Capacity to function as the sole domain expert across clinical, product, and data teams

• Valid work authorization in the United States

• Expertise in autoimmune diseases, rheumatology, dermatology, gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, or endocrinology

• Awareness of nutrition and lifestyle interventions as part of clinical care

• Background in an early- or growth-stage digital health organization

• Prior experience in establishing a research or evidence function from the ground up

• Established relationships with key opinion leaders in the field of autoimmune care

🏝️ Benefits

• Meaningful equity

• Comprehensive benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement

• Annual company retreat

• A diverse, inclusive, and authentic team environment

• Accommodations provided during the hiring process