Research Scientist

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Overview

The Research Scientist will be responsible for designing and overseeing research projects and developing statistical models and / or analytical tools and processes aimed at improving health outcomes, quality of care, access to care, engagement, and affordability of care for IHA members.

The incumbent is expected to work closely with various business units and sometimes lead projects and the teams related to provider profiling, network evaluation, clinical program evaluation, population risk stratification, utilization patterns, and other research topics as they relate to our strategic initiatives.

In addition, the incumbent is also expected to keep up with latest research methods and data science tools and capabilities and apply new techniques as appropriate.

Substantial scientific innovation is required to expand and evaluate the above-mentioned activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required (PhD preferred) in a quantitative / research discipline such as epidemiology, statistics, econometrics, behavior economics, data sciences, or other related disciplines.
• Five (5) years of research experience to include experience in a managed health care environment required.
• Research publications and or presentation preferred.
• Solid experience in the application of modern statistical design and research techniques to health-related data.
• Solid knowledge of behavioral economics concepts and technics to build incentive models.
• Expert knowledge of software for statistical analysis and data mining : SQL, SAS, R, Python, etc.
• Expert knowledge of Independent Health Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), Health Rules, and Power data and structures preferred.
• Understands value of integrating multiple data sources : understands different types of data, such as clinical, administrative and personalization, and can draw associations with this data.
• Expert knowledge of Healthcare concepts and methods.
• Ability to lead and work with minimal supervision on major projects and oversee the work of junior analysts.
• Ability to present and communicate output and analysis in a meaningful way, tell the story .
• Proven examples of displaying the IH values : Passionate, Caring, Respectful, Trustworthy, Collaborative and Accountable.

Essential Accountabilities

A. Lead analytical projects from, review publications, develop methodology, lead meetings with business when necessary, perform analysis, and summarizes outcomes.

B. Perform outcome evaluation of business initiatives around (but not limited to)

• Cost and utilization
• Population assessments
• Care management programs such as Disease Management, Case Management, Utilization Management, etc.
• Member-centric engagement analytics
• Econometrics studies

C. Mentor junior analysts by reviewing their methodology, offering reading material and learning labs.

D. Act as a team lead and work with the team manager as an acting team lead to help assign tasks, to perform QA, to coach and mentor analysts, and to assist in decision making processes.

Immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Hiring Compensation Range : $95,000 - $115,000 annually

Compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, education, location and experience.

In addition to base compensation, associates may be eligible for a scorecard incentive, full range of benefits and generous paid time off.

The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Independent Health and its affiliates will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship and immigration status, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

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Current Associates must apply internally via the Job Hub app.