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Job Summary
The Hospital Integrated Research Organization (HIRO) at Mass General Brigham is a strategic, data-driven initiative focused on streamlining industry-sponsored research and generating high-quality real-world evidence (RWE). We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Data Analyst to join our team. This individual will play a key role in supporting HIRO’s RWE initiatives by transforming complex healthcare data into actionable insights.The ideal candidate is passionate about healthcare analytics, thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, and brings a strong blend of technical expertise and communication skills. Reporting to the Director of Data Science and Analytics (DSA), the Data Analyst will work cross-functionally to support research and operational goals through data extraction, analysis, and visualization.
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Key Responsibilities
- Extract, clean, and analyze large-scale healthcare datasets from diverse sources (e.g., EHRs, claims, registries).
- Ensure data quality, integrity, privacy, and security in compliance with HIPAA and institutional policies.
- Develop and maintain data models, dashboards, and reports to support research and operational decision-making.
- Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies to generate actionable insights.
- Conduct ad hoc analyses and respond to data requests from internal stakeholders.
- Communicate findings clearly through visualizations and presentations tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data-driven strategies and initiatives.
- Stay current with healthcare data standards, analytics tools, and industry best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a data analyst or similar role, preferably in a healthcare or clinical research setting.
- Strong SQL skills required for data extraction, transformation, and reporting. Candidates must demonstrate advanced proficiency in writing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex queries, with working familiarity with SQL Server environments.
- Proficiency in at least one analytical programming language such as Python or R.
- Experience working with healthcare data (e.g., EHRs, claims, registries); familiarity with data standards such as OMOP is a plus.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is desirable.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities; capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team-based structure.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
M-F Eastern Business Hours required
Hybrid Onsite Flexible working model required weekly includes onsite in office (1-2 days per week weekly, must be flexible for business needs)
Remote working days require stable, secure, quiet, compliant working station
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$62,400.00 - $90,750.40/AnnualGrade
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What We Do
Mass General Brigham is an integrated academic health care system, uniting great minds to solve the hardest problems in medicine for our communities and the world. Mass General Brigham connects a full continuum of care across a system of academic medical centers, community and specialty hospitals, a health insurance plan, physician networks, community health centers, home care, and long-term care services. Mass General Brigham is a nonprofit organization that is committed to patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. In addition, Mass General Brigham is one of the nation’s leading biomedical research organizations and a principal teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
