Associate Research Scientist, RWE (Contractor)

Flatiron Health, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid work options

Job summary

Flatiron Health is seeking an Associate Research Scientist to support the CSS team with customized real-world data and evidence solutions for oncology research. This temporary contract role runs through December 2026 and offers flexible remote or hybrid work options, with a Durham hub.

You will design client-facing real-world oncology studies, work with statistical programmers, interpret results, and present findings to clients while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s with relevant experience in epidemiology/HEOR/related field.
• Experience with observational datasets (registries, claims, EHR).
• Strong written and spoken communication; experience with study documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design client-facing real-world oncology studies with clear protocols and SAPs.
• Collaborate with statistical programmers to implement analyses per study specs.
• Interpret and present study findings in reports and client presentations.

Skills

Pharma/HEOR consulting experience

Observational data analysis

Communication

Project collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Epidemiology/Biostatistics/HEOR/Health Policy

Bachelor’s degree in Epidemiology/Biostatistics/HEOR/Health Policy

Job description

Reimagine the infrastructure of cancer care within a community that values integrity, inspires growth, and is uniquely positioned to create a more modern, connected oncology ecosystem.

We’re looking for an Associate Research Scientist to help us accomplish our mission to improve lives by learning from the experience of every cancer patient. Are you ready to be the next changemaker in cancer care?

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will work as a temporary member of the Research Sciences (RS) department, primarily supporting the Custom Solutions and Services (CSS) team within the Client Solutions organization. This team provides customized real-world data and real-world evidence solutions to address the most important research questions across clinical development, market access, and commercial use cases for our life sciences partners.Additionally, you will:

• Work closely with study leads to design client-facing real-world oncology studies with high quality study protocols and statistical analysis plans
• Collaborate with statistical programmers to ensure accurate implementation of analyses in accordance with study specifications
• Assist in interpretation and presentation of study findings through study reports and presentations to clients
• Contribute to discussions with cross-functional stakeholders, including oncologists and project managers, to execute and deliver on projects in an accurate, effective, and timely manner
• Continue to develop your understanding of epidemiological and statistical approaches for analyzing observational real-world data and deepen your understanding of cancer biology, therapies, and outcomes across multiple major tumor types

Who You Are

You’re a kind, passionate and collaborative problem-solver who values the opportunity to think beyond the way things are. In addition, you’re an analytical thinker and excellent communicator with experience or interest in supporting design and execution of real-world studies that support use cases across the Oncology product development life cycle. You are excited by the prospect of rolling up your sleeves to tackle meaningful problems each and every day.

• You hold a Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Health Policy (or closely related field) with 2 - 3 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree in one of those fields with 4-5 years
• You have experience working in a pharmaceutical/HEOR consulting environment
• You have experience with observational datasets (e.g., registries, healthcare claims, or electronic health records)
• You have strong communication skills, with experience contributing to study documentation
• You have effective organizational, time-management, and prioritization and skills necessary to contribute to multiple high-visibility projects in a timely fashion
• You have an agile mindset and adapt quickly to changes in project direction
• You are able to quickly learn and apply new information, skills and procedures
• You are passionate about our mission to improve healthcare through technology

Extra credit

• You have oncology experience

This is a temporary contract role with an expected end date around December 2026.

Where you’ll work

This role is open to both fully remote and hybrid work type options. Durham based hybrid employees will have a defined work location that includes work from home and 3 office days set by you and your team. For more information on our approach to hybrid work, please visit the how we work website.

Job Compensation Range

Hourly Range : $52 - $85

Preferred Primary Location: Durham hub

An important note on compensation

The pay range for this position is based on the preferred primary location of the role which is listed above. If you are applying to this role at a location that is not the preferred primary location, please keep in mind the salary range will vary and may fall outside of what is listed. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.