Senior Quantitative Scientist, Commercial-Facing

Verana Health, a digital health company that delivers quality drug lifecycle and medical practice insights from an exclusive real-world data network, recently secured a $150 million Series E led by Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Inc. (JJDC) and Novo Growth, the growth-stage investment arm of Novo Holdings. 

Existing Verana Health investors GV (formerly Google Ventures), Casdin Capital, and Brook Byers also joined the round, as well as notable new investors, including the Merck Global Health Innovation Fund, THVC, and Breyer Capital.

We are driven to create quality real-world data in ophthalmology, neurology, urology, and oncology to accelerate quality insights across the drug lifecycle and within medical practices. Additionally, we are driven to advance the quality of care and quality of life for patients. DRIVE defines our internal purpose and is the galvanizing force that helps ground us in a shared corporate culture. DRIVE is: Diversity, Responsibility, Integrity, Voice-of-Customer and End-Results. Click here to read more about our culture and values.

Our headquarters are located in San Francisco and we have additional offices in Knoxville, TN and New York City with employees working remotely in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, D.C. All employees are required to have permanent residency in one of these states. Candidates who are willing to relocate are also encouraged to apply. 

Candidates based in the Bay Area, New York City, and Knoxville, Tennessee will be give priority consideration. For these locations, the position will follow a hybrid work model, with 3 days per week in office and the remaining days working from home. 

Verana Health is revolutionizing patient care and clinical research by utilizing physician expertise and artificial intelligence to unlock the true potential of real-world data. With exclusive access to the world's largest patient data sources in oncology, ophthalmology, neurology, and urology Verana is powering real-world evidence generation. Clinicians utilize these insights to improve the quality of care and quality of life for patients, and life sciences companies rely on the insights to accelerate the development of new therapies. Verana is backed by industry leaders like Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Inc., Novo Growth, GV, Casdin Capital, and Merck Global Health Innovation Fund. Join us to bring innovation at scale and improve patient outcomes!

• Market-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) match
• Flexible time off programs
• Paid parental leave
• Annual learning and wellness stipend

• We believe that diverse teams build better products and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to do their best work. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) or OPT/STEM extension support for this position at this time.
• While we are remote friendly, we have a preference for candidates within close commuting proximity to our Bay Area or NYC office hubs.

*Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.*

You will report into the Data & Science department and work with not only the Data & Science team but also our commercial services group, medical advisors, and the business development team. As Verana Health reinvents how research happens with data and technology in the healthcare space, we are working to solve complex real-world problems across multiple therapeutic areas, including urology, ophthalmology, and oncology. We are looking for a Senior Quantitative Scientist with experience interfacing with life science companies in support of commercial projects leveraging real-world data spanning a variety of use cases across the clinical development cycle. Direct experience working with ophthalmology, urology, and/or oncology clinical data is considered a plus.

As a Senior Quantitative Scientist working with our Life Science customer, you will help drive insights and consultative support on data products directly accessed by commercial partners. Built on the values of continuous learning, cross-functional collaboration, and rigorous scientific research, the Data & Science team strives to improve patient care by innovating at the intersection of real world data, clinical context, and methodology with our partners to ensure all available data is being used to in the most efficient, data-driven way possible.

Verana Health is looking for a Senior Quantitative Scientist with a background in epidemiology and/or biostatistics, specifically in observational data, as well as collaborating directly with life science companies.

• Be a hands-on individual contributor on the Quantitative Sciences team with a solid grasp of relevant technical approaches (biostatistics and/or epidemiology) and their respective assumptions
• Have a strong familiarity with designing analyses using observational data to ensure robust conclusions can be made
• Lead customer calls as the primary client-facing scientific authority to align study objectives with key stakeholder needs
• Direct experience working with teams embedded with life science organizations (e.g., HEOR, medical affairs, commercial)
• Work on commercial retrospective clinical studies leveraging EHR and Claims real-world data through responsibilities such as creation of statistical analysis plans, implementation of analyses, development of algorithms in support of research objectives, and/or writing of publications
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams (e.g., Commercial/Sales, Product, Medical, Engineering/Technology, etc.) to translate clinical investigation questions into detailed data analytics requirements for internal and external projects

• Master’s or doctorate in a quantitative discipline (e.g., biostatistics, epidemiology, health economics, etc.) or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with messy data (e.g., electronic health records, outcomes data) and analytical methodologies
• 5+ years working with life science/pharmaceutical/biotechnology organizations and familiarity with providing analytic services to these groups
• Experience designing and executing research studies for life sciences
• Strong familiarity with health data analytics tools, especially SQL, Python, R
• Familiarity with clinical datasets and coding systems such as ICD, CPT, and RxNorm
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical industry’s strategy and business processes, including clinical trials, new drug introduction and clinical operations
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Clear communication skills and able to deliver internal/external presentations
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with high attention to detail

Final note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Verana, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

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