
Research Scientist
Humana
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: California • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $78,400 - $107,800 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Participate in research study design, analysis and interpretation of results
- Design studies (e.g., randomized control trials, difference-in-difference, propensity score matching)
- Calculate minimal detectable effects for key clinical outcomes of specialty value-based programs
- Perform feasibility analysis to determine likely clinical impact of programs
- Complete Economic Valuation Model for value-based programs
- Collaborate with analytic and actuary teams to set objectives, approaches, and work plans
- Collaborate with clinicians and clinical informaticists to define various clinical concepts and extract clinical information for analytics and modeling purposes
- Collaborate with contracting teams to incorporate study design elements into value based contracts
- Translate analytic results into key takeaways and communicate to business partners
- Understand department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives
Requirements
- Master's Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Economics, Statistics, Clinical Informatics, and/or related fields
- 2+ years of experience in applying mathematics, statistics, epidemiologic principals to transform high volumes of complex data into actionable insights
- Experience manipulating and analyzing data using SAS, R, Python, or similar software
- Demonstrated strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated strong interest in healthcare and desire to make a positive impact on population health
- Flexible, dynamic personality who can work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid time off
- Company and personal holidays
- Volunteer time off
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data analysisstatistical analysisepidemiologybiostatisticseconomicsstatisticsclinical informaticsmathematicseconomic valuationfeasibility analysis
Soft Skills
analytical thinkingproblem-solvingcollaborationcommunicationflexibilityindependenceteamworkdynamic personalityinterpersonal skillsinterest in healthcare
Certifications
Master's Degree