Research Scientist I

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

📋 Description

• Conduct data management tasks to create datasets that are ready for analysis, including the processes of importing, transforming, merging, and validating data using SQL and/or SAS.

• Execute descriptive and fundamental statistical analyses using extensive patient and/or claims databases.

• Assist in economic and outcomes modeling, implement analysis plans, and support the strategic objectives of clients.

• Independently write and debug code.

• Address data-related issues and seek assistance for more complex methodological or client-impacting decisions.

• Participate in the development of concept proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and analysis plans.

• Manage workflow independently and make direct contributions to research and analysis.

• Collaborate within and across organizational analytics teams to identify opportunities for client innovation.

• Ensure the precision, quality, and consistency of analytical outputs.

⛳️ Requirements

• BA/BS or higher in fields such as computer science, economics, mathematics, statistics, data science, epidemiology, or a related discipline.

• Over 3 years of experience in SAS or SQL programming in a professional environment.

• Proven experience in analyzing large administrative pharmacy and medical claims databases from both public and private sectors.

• Proficiency in importing, transforming, cleaning, merging, and editing data.

• Extensive experience in quality and accuracy measurement.

• Working knowledge of basic statistical methods and/or econometric skills.

• Demonstrated abilities in problem-solving, analytical reasoning, and decision-making.

• Strong dedication to achieving goals and meeting deadlines.

• A positive, adaptable, and self-driven attitude.

• Exceptional teamwork skills and the ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary environment.

• Comfortable in a remote or hybrid working setup, showcasing the ability to be productive and self-directed.

• Background in healthcare policy and analysis.

• Experience in analyzing healthcare survey data, such as the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey and the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey.

• Ability to interpret basic statistical outputs and analyses.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401K plan with employer matching contributions up to 4% (immediately vested).

• Life insurance coverage.

• Disability insurance.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Flexible working options, including hybrid and remote work opportunities.

• Option to work from any location worldwide for two weeks each year.

• 20 vacation days.

• One personal well-being day.

• 9 public holidays.

• Gifted holidays at the end of the year.

• Early finish on Fridays during June, July, and August.

• Free counseling services through the employee assistance program.

• Personalized health support services.

• Enhanced policies for maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility.

• On-demand training and professional development resources.

• Opportunities for global mobility within the organization.

• Regular career discussions.

• Possibility for global, cross-functional career transitions.

• Employee Network Groups and associated programs.

• Support from the Disability Confident Scheme, including interview adjustments.