Principal Carelon Research Biostatistician

Job Title Principal Carelon Research Biostatistician Hybrid Work Model Hybrid 1: 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‑life balance. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Responsibilities Provides strategic input as the lead statistical subject matter expert supporting clinical research studies, study design, protocol development, outcome selection, and statistical analysis planning. Leads or oversees statistical analyses and application of advanced research methods for clinical research studies, including development of sample size calculations, statistical analysis plans, interim analyses, and final study reporting. Leads or oversees statistical teams in supporting the analytical, quality control, and operational aspects of clinical research programs while mentoring and guiding other statisticians. Contributes statistical expertise to research proposals, grant‑supported initiatives, protocol development, and scientific publications while communicating methods, results, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders. Publishes research findings in recognized scientific publications and presents study results to investigators, clients, scientific review boards, and professional conferences. Serves as a statistical consultant and scientific thought leader in advanced biostatistical methodologies to support clinical research objectives and externally funded research programs. Contributes to organizational initiatives, scientific forums, business development efforts, and research activities that support future study opportunities and growth of the clinical research portfolio. Minimum Requirements Requires a PhD and a minimum of 7 years of postdoctoral research experience with increasing responsibility or a Master’s degree and a minimum of 11 years of experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background. Preferred Skills, Capabilities, & Experiences Clinical research experience within a Contract Research Organization (CRO), academic medical center, research institution, life sciences organization, or sponsor‑funded research environment. Expertise in analytic methods and statistical programming using SAS, R, or similar tools to support clinical research studies, statistical analysis plans, and publication‑quality research. Experience designing clinical research studies, developing sample size calculations, statistical analysis plans, outcome measures, and advanced statistical methodologies including survival analysis, causal inference, and experimental design. Experience supporting federally funded research programs, grant‑funded studies, or academic research collaborations. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with investigators, physicians, pharmaceutical sponsors, and cross‑functional research teams while providing statistical leadership throughout the study lifecycle. Strong scientific communication skills with experience presenting complex statistical findings, authoring publications, and communicating research results to both technical and non‑technical audiences. Salary and Locations Salary range: $136,000.00 to $234,600.00 annually. Locations: Columbus, OH; Illinois; Massachusetts; New Jersey; Virginia. Benefits Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase plan, and 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility requirements). EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Elevance Health Companies, Inc.