Remote Research Scientist, Healthcare Outcomes & Analytics

Humana; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 78,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Humana, Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist 2 (Remote) to apply statistical and epidemiologic methods to healthcare data, evaluating clinical program performance and guiding decision-making.

The role supports the Quality & Cost Strategy Analytics team with rigorous analyses and clear recommendations for clinical and business partners. The position emphasizes designing studies, translating complex methods into insights, and communicating findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative discipline.
• 2+ years applying statistical/epidemiologic methods to large datasets.
• Strong foundation in causal inference and study design.
• Experience manipulating data with Python, PySpark, R, or SAS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute outcomes studies evaluating clinical program performance.
• Apply causal inference and statistical methods to estimate program impact.
• Analyze claims, enrollment, and operational data to identify performance drivers.
• Translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
• Develop high-quality analytical reports and executive readouts.

Skills

Statistical methods

Causal inference

Data analysis

Python/PySpark/R/SAS

Strong communication

Independent researcher

Education

Master’s or PhD in Epidemiology/Biostatistics/ Economics/ Statistics/ Health Services Research

Tools

Python

PySpark

R

SAS

Job description

Humana, Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist 2 (Remote) to apply statistical and epidemiologic methods to healthcare data, evaluating clinical program performance and guiding decision-making.

The role supports the Quality & Cost Strategy Analytics team with rigorous analyses and clear recommendations for clinical and business partners. The position emphasizes designing studies, translating complex methods into insights, and communicating findings to technical and non-technical audiences.