Principal Research Scientist – Evidence, Strategy

Avalere

Principal Research Scientist at Avalere Health analyzing healthcare issues and developing evidence-based strategies. Collaborate with teams to improve patient care and outcomes through data analysis.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $168,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in statistical analysis and data management, with a strong background in SAS and SQL programming. Proven ability to design analytical studies and manage multiple work streams independently while delivering innovative solutions in a collaborative environment.

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SAS ProgrammingSQL ProgrammingStatistical AnalysisData ManagementAnalytical Study Design

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Hard Skills

Statistical AnalysisData CleaningData TransformationData MergingEconometric SkillsAdvanced Statistical TechniquesClaims Database AnalysisWorkflow ManagementBudget DevelopmentResearch Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem SolvingAnalytical ReasoningTeamwork SkillsSelf-Motivated

Industry Keywords

Health EconomicsPatient DatabasesAdministrative Pharmacy ClaimsMedical Claims DatabasesMulti-Disciplinary Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform descriptive and advanced statistical analysis using large patient and/or claims databases
Design analytical studies, protocols and methods, pricing impact and health economic models
Contribute to the development of concept proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and analysis plans
Independently manage workflow and make direct contributions to the research and analysis process
Work within and across organizational analytics teams to identify areas for delivering innovation to clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS or higher in computer science, economics, mathematics, statistics, data science, epidemiology, statistics or related discipline
10+ years of SAS or SQL programming experience
Experience analyzing large administrative pharmacy and medical claims databases (public and private)
Experience with importing data, transforming, cleaning, merging, and editing data
Working knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and/or econometric skills
Ability to independently manage multiple work streams with limited supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated problem solving, analytical reasoning and decision-making skills
Strong commitment to meeting goals and deadlines
Positive, flexible and self-motivated attitude, with excellent teamwork skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment
Comfortable working in a remote/hybrid environment with demonstrated ability to be productive and self-guided.

Benefits

Comp & perks

You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested)
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work
Work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year
20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day
Recognise 9 public holidays
Gifted end-of-year holidays
Early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August
Access free counselling through our employee assistance program
Personalized health support
Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies
Continuous opportunities for professional development with on-demand training and support
Global mobility opportunities across the business