Architect groundbreaking healthcare analytics strategies that improve patient care and drive industry innovation.
As the Director, Data and Science (Analytic Solutions - Epidemiology and Biostatistics Study Design) at Verana Health, you'll transform healthcare through data-driven insights. This important role demands someone who can translate intricate clinical challenges into pioneering study designs that push the boundaries of medical research.
You'll lead collaborations with life science partners, applying your expertise to create methodologies that extract invaluable insights from complex datasets. Your synthesis of epidemiological and biostatistical approaches will help uncover patterns that lead to breakthrough treatments and improved health outcomes.
You'll foster a culture of innovation and excellence within your team, mentoring the next generation of healthcare data scientists. Your strategic vision and technical knowledge will support Verana Health's mission to improve healthcare through data-enabled strategies. By bridging the gap between complex clinical questions and useful insights, you'll help advance medical research, ultimately improving patient lives.
You will report to the Sr. Director of Data and Science (Analytic Solutions). This is a remote role.
Employees located within 50 miles from one of our offices (San Francisco, Knoxville, New York) are asked to maintain a hybrid work schedule.
What you get to do:
Study Design Leadership: Guide the development of robust epidemiological and biostatistical study designs for critical commercial retrospective clinical studies, including protocols, methodologies, and statistical analysis plans.
Team Management: Lead a team of 5 ICs, promoting their growth and ensuring high-quality output in study design and analysis.
Client Collaboration: Engage with life science customers to align project goals with Verana's data and analytic capabilities while serving as an important Data and Science team member.
Cross-functional integration: Work with teams across the organization to translate clinical questions into appropriate study designs and data analytics requirements.
Quality Assurance: Ensure the scientific rigor and validity of your team's study deliverables and methodologies.
Your Qualifications:
Master's or Doctorate in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a related field
7+ years of experience in epidemiological and biostatistical study design within life sciences, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology sectors
3+ years of experience leading research study teams
Experience with advanced epidemiological and biostatistical principles and their application in healthcare research
Experience in team resource allocation and project management
Client-facing skills with expertise in building relationships in the healthcare analytics space
Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, or STATA) and familiarity with SQL and Python
Solid experience working with clinical datasets and coding systems
Why Join Us?
Verana Health transforms drug lifecycle and medical practice insights using our exclusive real-world data network. We recently secured $150 million in Series E funding, backed by industry leaders like Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Inc., Novo Growth, GV, Casdin Capital, and Merck Global Health Innovation Fund.
We offer comprehensive benefits including:
100% health, vision, and dental coverage.
401K match.
Flexible vacation plans.
Annual stipend for learning and wellness.
Access to wellness apps like Headspace.
National Pay Range
$200,000—$240,000 USD
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Pay ranges may vary for market conditions, location, and experience.
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What We Do
Verana Health is a healthcare technology and analytics company entrusted by key medical associations to manage multi-specialty, real-world data at every stage of the analytics process—from entry to evidence. Anchored in ophthalmology, neurology, and urology, the Company acts as a linchpin in the healthcare data ecosystem, making data meaningful and actionable to empower physicians and accelerate research for patients. By curating and applying advanced analytics to real-world clinical data, Verana Health helps life sciences partners enhance evidence generation, reinvent medical research, and drive innovations in specific disease areas.
Why Work With Us
At Verana Health, we have the opportunity to shape the future of medical research by harnessing the power of comprehensive clinical data sets to generate real-world evidence and answer meaningful questions in medicine. This is a company built by and for people who seek to be part of a mission-driven team committed to improving patient lives.
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