Biostatistician - Health Services Research

Biostatistician – Health Services Research Locations: This role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work‑balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. PLEASE NOTE: This position is not eligible for current or future VISA sponsorship. Biostatistician – Health Services Research is responsible for Carelon Research research line of business; specific projects ranging from retrospective to large-scale, prospective studies in areas including population health, health economics, clinical effectiveness (drug, procedures, vaccine, and medical device), and implementation sciences. This role will perform substantive statistical analyses and reporting to conduct research studies for Elevance Health, Carelon, and external clients. How you will make an Impact: Executes statistical analysis plans independently with effective problem solving and decision making across a broad program of studies related to a therapeutic area/healthcare intervention and/or external collaborator. Collaborates with project team members to implement the study design and statistical analyses plans utilizing advanced statistical techniques such as propensity score modeling, GEE (generalized estimate equation), difference-in-difference, and graduate-level statistics in performing research study design and analysis. Conducts review of administrative claims, electronic medical records, survey and clinical data and statistical output to ensure the superior quality of research activities and client deliverables. Develops and implements prediction models for member and provider-based interventions. Researches and analyzes broadly defined business scenarios, trends, and patterns and develops recommendations for management. Provides technical/analytical advice to staff. Responds to and manages ad hoc client requests to ensure accurate, in-depth results/data are delivered in a timely manner. Prepares results for presentation to internal/external clients. Presents research findings to management and clients. Compiles results of studies for journal publication. Minimum Requirements: Requires a MS in Biostatistics, Statistics or related field; 3 years healthcare and/or consumer data analysis experience; 2+ years experience in the development of predictive models; 3 years coding experience with SAS; 3 years experience manipulating and processing large multi-source datasets with SAS and SQL programming tools; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Preferred Skills, Experiences and Competencies: Ph.D. strongly preferred. Postgraduate or post‑doctoral training or relevant experience in conducting observational and/or prospective research studies. Understanding of the U.S. health care system, population health, and implementation sciences is strongly preferred. Proficient in statistical software, including SAS, STATA, R, and/or Python strongly preferred. Proficient in data management tools, including SQL strongly preferred. For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $103,960 to $155,940. Location(s): Maryland; Massachusetts Elevance Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution. The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non‑discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws. Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. 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