Director/Principal Research Scientist, Health Economics

Help transform cancer care by using health economics, clinical outcomes research, and advanced analytics to demonstrate the value of innovative care models. As Director/Principal Research Scientist, Health Economics, you will lead research initiatives that measure clinical impact, evaluate cost savings, and inform strategic decisions across a growing value-based oncology care organization. You will guide a team of research scientists while developing predictive analytics and risk adjustment strategies that connect care delivery activities with patient outcomes and financial performance. Working closely with clinical, data science, and business teams, you will turn complex healthcare data into actionable insights for internal leaders and external partners. Your work will support continuous improvement in care delivery, strengthen customer relationships, and help demonstrate the effectiveness of new clinical interventions. This fully remote opportunity combines scientific leadership, analytical rigor, and meaningful impact on the experiences of people living with cancer.

You are an experienced health economics and outcomes research professional with deep expertise in healthcare data, clinical outcome evaluation, and value-based care. You combine strong quantitative skills with strategic thinking and leadership capabilities, enabling you to guide research teams, investigate complex datasets, and communicate evidence effectively in a fast-moving environment.

• At least 10 years of experience conducting health outcomes evaluations within a payer, integrated health system, managed care organization, or value-based care organization.

• Deep knowledge of clinical outcome measures and causal inference methods.

• Expertise in predictive analytics and risk adjustment methodologies used to evaluate care quality and clinical outcomes.

• Experience developing Excel-based financial models or forecasts to estimate the cost-of-care impact of clinical interventions.

• Advanced SQL proficiency, including extracting, transforming, and analyzing data from large healthcare claims databases.

• Experience with Python or another programming language is an advantage.

• Familiarity with business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Looker, Metabase, Tableau, or Qlik Sense.

• Bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, actuarial science, or another quantitative discipline. An advanced degree is preferred.

• Strong analytical judgment and exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to identify suspicious data patterns, investigate anomalies, and maintain high standards of accuracy and documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and build effective working relationships with clinical, data science, and business teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex research findings and recommendations to executive leaders and external stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of healthcare data, financial concepts, and analytical approaches that support operational decisions and strategic planning.

• Proven ability to prioritize initiatives, act decisively, and deliver results in fast-paced, evolving, or scaling organizations.

• Adaptability and comfort working through ambiguity, shifting priorities, and changing business needs.

• A member-focused mindset and commitment to improving the care experience for people affected by cancer.

• Ability to tailor analytical solutions and communication to the needs of different audiences.