Director – Real-world Data and Healthcare Analytics Lead

Eli Lilly and Company

. Lead the design of real-world evidence analyses using administrative claims, pharmacy, and medical data .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $171,000 - $330,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in real-world evidence analytics, including the design and execution of complex analyses using administrative claims and medical data. Proficient in statistical programming with SQL and R or Python, alongside strong collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams.

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Real-World Evidence AnalyticsStatistical Programming (SQL, R, Python)Data Visualization and Dashboard CreationHealthcare Industry ExperienceAdvanced Degree in Quantitative or Health Related Field

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Hard Skills

Real-World Evidence AnalysisStatistical ProgrammingData TransformationQuality Control StandardsData Governance ComplianceCohort Definition and Enrollment LogicAI-Enabled Workflow DevelopmentMedical and Pharmacy Taxonomy UnderstandingAnalytical Strategy DevelopmentData Validation

Soft Skills

Mentoring and CoachingInfluencing and CollaborationCommunication SkillsStakeholder EngagementPeer Review

Tools & Technologies

SQLRPythonData Visualization ToolsDashboardsAI Technologies

Industry Keywords

HealthcarePharmaManaged CareHIPAA ComplianceEpidemiologyStatisticsActuarial ScienceClinical TrainingAdministrative Claims DataPharmacy Claims Data

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design of real-world evidence analyses using administrative claims, pharmacy, and medical data
Define cohorts, enrollment, index-date and lookback logic, code sets, and fit-for-purpose data-source assessments
Personally program and validate complex analyses from raw real-world data through analysis-ready datasets and results
Set and apply standards for code, quality control, validation, documentation, and reproducibility
Peer-review analyses across the team and mentor and coach research scientists
Provide expert input on real-world data, artificial intelligence, and infrastructure needs
Develop AI-enabled workflows, including LLM-assisted programming, agentic AI, automated quality control, and evidence summaries
Transform real-world data sources into analysis-ready datasets
Partner with Medical, Legal, and Regulatory teams on evidence communications
Ensure analyses meet privacy and data governance requirements, including HIPAA, de-identification, small-cell suppression, and data use agreements
Develop analytics strategy using disease-state knowledge, US healthcare expertise, and research methods
Serve as a strategic partner on cross-functional medical, technology, and commercial teams
Write reports, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts; create data visualizations
Communicate study results through dashboards, reports, manuscripts, oral presentations, and stakeholder engagement
Coordinate analytics efforts with business partners and external collaborators to meet project timelines, budget, and scope

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, PhD, MS, MPH) in a quantitative or health related field (e.g. economics, epidemiology, statistics, actuarial)
Significant highly relevant RWE analytics experience: 8+ years with a master's degree or 5+ years with a doctorate
5+ years of hands-on experience working with US administrative medical and pharmacy claims data
Advanced proficiency in statistical language and programming software, including SQL and R or Python
Extensive prior data and analytics experience in pharma, managed care, or similar healthcare industry
Understanding of medical and pharmacy taxonomy, including NDC, ICD, CPT, and HCPCS
Clinical training or experience
Proficiency with data visualization and dashboard creation
Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate within and across cross-functional teams primarily residing in US time zones

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus depending on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and death benefits
Time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities