Verana Health is hiring a Senior Quantitative Scientist to join our mission-driven team. You will work directly with life science companies to generate insights from real-world data across ophthalmology, neurology, and urology. This role combines hands-on analysis with consultative support and cross-functional collaboration.
What You'll Do
- Be a hands-on individual contributor on the Quantitative Sciences team with a solid grasp of relevant technical approaches (biostatistics and/or epidemiology).
- Design analyses using observational data to ensure robust conclusions.
- Work on commercial retrospective clinical studies leveraging EHR real-world data, including creating statistical analysis plans, implementing analyses, and developing algorithms.
- Collaborate with customers to understand project objectives and stakeholder needs.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Product, Medical, and Engineering teams to translate clinical investigation questions into detailed data analytics requirements.
What We're Looking For
- A Master’s or doctorate in a quantitative discipline (e.g., biostatistics, epidemiology, health economics) or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with messy data (e.g., electronic health records) and analytical methodologies.
- 5+ years working with life science/pharmaceutical/biotechnology organizations and familiarity with providing analytic services to these groups.
- Experience designing and executing research studies for life sciences.
- Strong familiarity with health data analytics tools, especially SQL, Python, R.
- Familiarity with clinical datasets and coding systems such as ICD, CPT, and RxNorm.
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical industry’s strategy and business processes, including clinical trials and new drug introduction.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Clear communication skills and ability to deliver internal/external presentations.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with high attention to detail.
Nice to Have
- Direct experience working with ophthalmology, urology, and/or neurology clinical data.
Technical Stack
- SQL
- Python
- R
Team & Environment
You will report to the Director of the Quantitative Sciences team, which is embedded within Verana's analytic services offering and part of the Data & Science department.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $150,000-$175,000 USD
- 100% health, vision, and dental coverage for employees
- 401K Match
- Flexible vacation plans
- $700 learning and wellness annual stipend
- Headspace meditation app access
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position open to candidates in San Francisco, CA; New York City, NY; or Knoxville, TN.
Verana Health is an equal opportunity employer.
