Health Services Researcher

Elevance Health

. Conduct prospective and retrospective health services, health economics, and epidemiologic research for Elevance Health, Carelon, and external clients.

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,584 - $150,876 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in health services research, epidemiology, and biostatistics, with a strong focus on implementation sciences and population health. Proficient in statistical analysis and data management, ensuring high-quality deliverables and effective communication with stakeholders.

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Health Services ResearchEpidemiologyBiostatisticsStatistical Software ProficiencyData Management Tools

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Hard Skills

Health EconomicsImplementation SciencesStatistical Analysis PlansData AnalysisResearch MethodologiesAnalytical TechniquesAdministrative Claims AnalysisElectronic Medical Records AnalysisSurvey Data AnalysisQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationRelationship ManagementPresentation SkillsFacilitation

Tools & Technologies

SASSTATARPythonSQL

Certifications & Qualifications

MSMPHPharmDPh.D.

Industry Keywords

Population HealthSocial Determinants of HealthHealthcare DatasetsMedical Expenditure Panel SurveyHealth and Retirement Study

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct prospective and retrospective health services, health economics, and epidemiologic research for Elevance Health, Carelon, and external clients.
Focus research on implementation sciences, population health, evidence-based care, and policy research.
Lead or support proposal development, research designs, methodologies, analytical techniques, data analyses, and reporting.
Develop protocols, statistical analysis plans, analyses, reports, and publications.
Develop specifications for study databases and analysis files, consistency checks, tables, and figures; communicate requirements to programming teams.
Analyze administrative claims, electronic medical records, and survey data.
Review statistical output to ensure quality of research activities and client deliverables.
Ensure final quality and accuracy of study deliverables.
Present study deliverables and facilitate collaboration among project team members.
Manage relationships with study champions and communicate scientific decisions.
Present key study insights to Elevance Health senior leadership, internal decision makers, and external stakeholders/clients.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires a MS, MPH or PharmD in epidemiology or health sciences or related field; minimum 3 years of experience in health service research, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
Degree or research experience in Health Economics preferred.
Ph.D. is strongly preferred.
Postgraduate or post-doctoral training or relevant experience in conducting observational and/or prospective research studies strongly preferred.
Understanding of the U.S. health care system, population health, and social determinants of health/health related social needs strongly preferred.
Proficient in statistical software, including SAS, STATA, R, and/or Python strongly preferred.
Proficient in data management tools, including SQL strongly preferred.
Experience with large healthcare datasets, such as claims data, the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), or the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) is strongly preferred.
Experience in implementation sciences is strongly preferred.
Associates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance from a posting location unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
Certain patient/member-facing roles require vaccination against COVID-19 and Influenza, subject to applicable exceptions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Merit increases
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off
Incentive bonus programs
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Short and long term disability benefits
401(k) + match
Stock purchase plan
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Financial education resources
Hybrid work flexibility
Accommodation support for qualified applicants