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The Research Sciences (RS) team is a dedicated group of Medical & Scientific Writers, Research Scientists and Statistical Programming professionals with a shared vision to optimize an agile research division that achieves scalable insight delivery while amplifying scientific expertise. Flatiron offers Real-World Evidence (RWE) solutions to biopharma companies, providing tailored datasets and consulting services to meet specific research needs and goals. The RS team conducts real-world evidence studies to address critical research questions across clinical development, market access, and commercial use cases for our life sciences partners. We also enhance clinical trials by using digital solutions that work across various EHR systems.
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Meet Melissa Estevez , Senior Research Scientist at Flatiron Health. In this article, Melissa shares her experiences, motivations, and day-to-day work. She also discusses how her work in Research Sciences is shaping the world of cancer care: https://shorturl.at/1wmLe
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What People Are Saying About Flatiron Health
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Mission & Purpose: Work is widely described as mission‑first and oncology‑focused, with Research Sciences translating EHR data into decision‑grade evidence that ties day‑to‑day tasks to patient impact. Feedback suggests this shared purpose anchors interdisciplinary projects from data capture and curation through analysis and external presentation.
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Learning & Development: Learning is emphasized through structured onboarding, mentorship, internal reading/groups, and regular chances to publish and present. Feedback suggests RS benefits from forums on methods and research governance, reinforcing skill‑building and scientific craftsmanship.
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Work-Life Balance: Hybrid flexibility and schedule autonomy are considered strengths, with teams supporting intentional in‑person collaboration while preserving time for deep work and personal commitments. Feedback suggests RS norms like clustered meetings and hub‑based collaboration (e.g., NYC, Durham) help sustain work‑life integration.
What People Are Saying About Flatiron Health
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Team Support: Colleagues in New York are described as highly collaborative, with a Research Sciences leader calling the NYC culture a favorite aspect of working at Flatiron. Day-to-day execution includes cross-functional partnering across hubs like New York and Durham, reinforcing an interdisciplinary team dynamic.
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Work-Life Balance: Work in the New York office operates within a hybrid setup that emphasizes intentional in-person time alongside flexibility for focused work and personal commitments. A Research Sciences leader who began in New York later worked fully remote, illustrating practical autonomy in scheduling and location for New York-based staff.
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research sciences internship program
The RS internship program is designed for students pursuing advanced degrees in fields such as biostatistics, epidemiology, health economics and outcomes research, and health policy. As a member of the RS team, specifically focusing on supporting real-world oncology studies within Epidemiology and Biostatistics, you will collaborate with a variety of cross-functional professionals to develop, analyze, and research studies. If you possess skills in epidemiology and biostatistical methods, data analysis, and effective communication, have a strong attention to detail and adaptability to complex challenges, we want to meet you.
