Hybrid R Analytics Specialist - Real-World Data & Claims

Medicus Economics, LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Medicus Economics, LLC is seeking an experienced R analyst to independently implement claims- and EHR-based HEOR studies, applying solid methodological judgment across design, execution, QA, and dissemination. Based in Boston with a hybrid schedule (two days in the office) and potential for fully remote within the U.S., you will own analytic work and collaborate with researchers and clients.

This role emphasizes hands-on coding, quality assurance, and clear communication, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline.
• At least five years of professional experience in healthcare consulting or research.
• Advanced proficiency in R for data management, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with R tools: tidyverse, data.table, ggplot2, and R Markdown or Quarto.
• Experience managing and analyzing large administrative healthcare claims databases.
• Familiarity with observational study design and HEOR statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Write, test, and maintain R code for cohort creation, data management, and statistical analysis.
• Translate study protocols and SAPs into reproducible analytic implementations.
• Manage and analyze complex longitudinal healthcare data including claims and EHR data.
• Review and document analytic code for accuracy and reproducibility.
• Develop reusable code and standardized workflows to improve efficiency and quality.
• Contribute to study protocols, client deliverables, and dissemination materials.
• Conduct background research to inform study design and interpretation.
• Collaborate across the research lifecycle with researchers and clients.

Skills

R programming

Data management

Statistical analysis

Visualization

Reproducible reporting

Large datasets

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field

Tools

tidyverse

data.table

ggplot2

R Markdown

Quarto

Base SAS

PROC SQL

GitHub

Job description

Medicus Economics, LLC is seeking an experienced R analyst to independently implement claims- and EHR-based HEOR studies, applying solid methodological judgment across design, execution, QA, and dissemination. Based in Boston with a hybrid schedule (two days in the office) and potential for fully remote within the U.S., you will own analytic work and collaborate with researchers and clients.

This role emphasizes hands-on coding, quality assurance, and clear communication, with opportunities to