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Research Scientist I, Evidence & Strategy

4 days, 12 hours ago
United States
Full-time
Mid Level
Research Scientist
Software Development
SQL
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Avalere Health

Avalere Health

Avalere Health is a leading healthcare consulting firm dedicated to solving the industry's most complex challenges. With a focus on attracting top talent, they provide innovative solutions and insights to help clients navigate the evolving healthcare l...

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Description

  • Prepare analytic-ready datasets by importing, transforming, merging, validating, and troubleshooting data using SQL and/or SAS.
  • Conduct descriptive and basic statistical analyses of large patient and medical/pharmacy claims databases.
  • Support economic and outcomes modeling by executing analysis plans aligned with client strategic objectives.
  • Develop code independently, resolve data issues, and escalate higher-risk methodological or client-impacting decisions.
  • Ensure the accuracy, quality, consistency, and reproducibility of analytic outputs.
  • Contribute to concept proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and analysis plans.
  • Manage individual workflow and contribute directly to research and analysis activities.
  • Collaborate across analytics teams to identify innovative client solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, economics, mathematics, statistics, data science, epidemiology, or a related discipline.
  • 3+ years of SAS or SQL programming experience in a professional setting.
  • Experience analyzing large public and private administrative pharmacy and medical claims databases.
  • Experience importing, cleaning, transforming, merging, editing, and quality-checking data.
  • Working knowledge of basic statistical techniques and/or econometric methods.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical reasoning, decision-making, and deadline-management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment with a flexible, self-motivated approach.
  • Ability to work productively and independently in a remote or hybrid environment.
  • Healthcare policy and analysis background (preferred).
  • Experience analyzing healthcare survey data, such as MEPS or MCBS, and interpreting basic statistical outputs (preferred).

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match, immediately vested.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
  • Flexible hybrid and remote work, plus the option to work globally for two weeks each year.
  • 20 vacation days, one personal well-being day, 9 public holidays, gifted year-end holidays, and early Summer Friday finishes.
  • Free employee-assistance counseling and personalized health support.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies.
  • On-demand training, career development support, and global mobility opportunities.

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