Remote Senior Research Scientist, Healthcare Analytics

Humana, Inc.; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 104,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana, Inc. is seeking a Senior Research Scientist (Remote) to apply advanced statistical, epidemiologic, and causal inference methods to large healthcare datasets.

You’ll evaluate clinical program performance, identify drivers of outcomes, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for clinical, operational, and business partners. The role is part of the Quality & Cost Strategy Analytics team, requiring independent problem solving, rigorous methodologies, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Economics, Statistics, Health Services Research, Clinical Informatics, or related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience applying statistical, epidemiologic, econometric, or related methods to large datasets.
• Strong foundation in causal inference and study design including observational studies and RCTs.
• 3+ years of experience manipulating and analyzing large datasets with Python, PySpark, R, SAS, or similar tools.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and ability to translate complex problems into analytical approaches.
• Ability to select appropriate methodologies for moderately to highly complex questions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for non-technical audiences.
• Attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.
• Interest in healthcare and improving health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute outcomes studies to evaluate clinical programs’ performance.
• Apply causal inference, epidemiologic, and statistical methods to estimate impacts.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses using claims, enrollment, and operational data.
• Translate questions into well-defined study designs and analyses.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate insights into strategic recommendations.
• Develop high-quality analytical reports and executive readouts.
• Explain methodologies and limitations to diverse audiences.
• Determine appropriate analytic approaches in complex situations.
• Manage multiple priorities with rigorous methodology.
• Align analytical work with broader department and enterprise strategies.

Skills

Epidemiology methods

Statistical methods

Causal inference

Python

PySpark

R

SAS

Communication

Independent work

Education

Master's or PhD in Epidemiology/biostatistics/economics

Tools

Python

PySpark

R

SAS

Databricks

Azure

Job description

Humana, Inc. is seeking a Senior Research Scientist (Remote) to apply advanced statistical, epidemiologic, and causal inference methods to large healthcare datasets.

You’ll evaluate clinical program performance, identify drivers of outcomes, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for clinical, operational, and business partners. The role is part of the Quality & Cost Strategy Analytics team, requiring independent problem solving, rigorous methodologies, and cross-functional