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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 consistently tied to improving cancer care and advancing real-world oncology research, which is described as a strong source of meaning for the team. Research Sciences sits close to patient impact through study design, publications, and decision-focused evidence generation.
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Team Support: Colleagues are often seen as smart, collaborative, and low-ego, with interdisciplinary teaming across clinicians, epidemiologists, data scientists, and engineers. Research Sciences materials highlight frequent knowledge-sharing and partnership to ensure scientifically credible outputs.
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Work-Life Balance: Hybrid-by-design practices and schedule autonomy are emphasized, including flexibility around office days and support for remote arrangements with manager approval. Research Sciences leaders describe structuring hours to accommodate personal needs while maintaining close collaboration.
What People Are Saying About Flatiron Health
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Team Support: A Research Sciences leader specifically highlights the collaborative culture in New York as one of the best aspects of working there, reflecting close cross-functional partnerships. Feedback suggests New York teams coordinate actively across hubs, reinforcing a supportive problem-solving dynamic.
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Autonomy: In New York, research scientists are described as having a high degree of ownership and schedule autonomy, enabling deep-focus work alongside team coordination. Feedback suggests this autonomy helps people manage complex analytical work without sacrificing collaboration.
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Work-Life Balance: For those near the New York hub, the hybrid-by-design setup is presented as flexible, pairing intentional in-person connection with remote collaboration. Feedback suggests this model supports productivity and well-being while respecting personal commitments.
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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.
