Director, Data and Science (Analytic Solutions)

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote (Employees located within 50 miles of San Francisco, Knoxville, or New York are asked to maintain a hybrid work schedule.)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Not specified

As the Director, Data and Science (Analytic Solutions - Epidemiology and Biostatistics Study Design) at Verana Health, you'll transform healthcare through data-driven insights. This important role demands someone who can translate intricate clinical challenges into pioneering study designs that push the boundaries of medical research. You'll lead collaborations with life science partners, applying your expertise to create methodologies that extract invaluable insights from complex datasets. Your synthesis of epidemiological and biostatistical approaches will help uncover patterns that lead to breakthrough treatments and improved health outcomes. You'll foster a culture of innovation and excellence within your team, mentoring the next generation of healthcare data scientists. Your strategic vision and technical knowledge will support Verana Health's mission to improve healthcare through data-enabled strategies. By bridging the gap between complex clinical questions and useful insights, you'll help advance medical research, ultimately improving patient lives. You will report to the Sr. Director of Data and Science (Analytic Solutions).

Requirements

• Education: Master's or Doctorate in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a related field
• Experience: 7+ years of experience in epidemiological and biostatistical study design within life sciences, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology sectors
• Team Leadership: 3+ years of experience leading research study teams
• Technical Skills: Experience with advanced epidemiological and biostatistical principles and their application in healthcare research
• Management Skills: Experience in team resource allocation and project management
• Communication Skills: Client-facing skills with expertise in building relationships in the healthcare analytics space
• Proficiency: (Assumed proficiency in relevant software and analytical tools is expected.)

Responsibilities

• Study Design Leadership: Guide the development of robust epidemiological and biostatistical study designs for critical commercial retrospective clinical studies, including protocols, methodologies, and statistical analysis plans.
• Team Management: Lead a team of 5 ICs, promoting their growth and ensuring high-quality output in study design and analysis.
• Client Collaboration: Engage with life science customers to align project goals with Verana's data and analytic capabilities while serving as an important Data and Science team member.
• Cross-functional integration: Work with teams across the organization to translate clinical questions into appropriate study designs and data analytics requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the scientific rigor and validity of your team's study deliverables and methodologies.

Application Instructions

• (No specific application instructions are provided in the job description.)

Company Information

• Company: Verana Health
• Mission: To improve healthcare through data-enabled strategies.