Research Scientist, Clinical Innovation – Trend Analytics

Humana

. Conduct exploratory analysis on populations, trends, and clinical conditions to identify opportunities for trend savings and improved clinical outcomes .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $78,400 - $107,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting exploratory analysis and applying advanced analytics methods to derive actionable insights from complex healthcare data. Proficient in SQL, SAS, and Python for data manipulation and statistical modeling, with a strong understanding of clinical concepts and research methodologies.

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SQL ProgrammingSAS ProgrammingPython ProgrammingExperimental MethodsHealthcare Analytics

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisStatistical ModelingEpidemiological MethodsDescriptive AnalysisProgram EvaluationHypothesis TestingComparative Effectiveness Study DesignData ExtractionDataset CreationAnalytical Variable Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingCritical ThinkingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

PySparkDatabricksMicrosoft AzurePower BI

Industry Keywords

Clinical InformaticsHealthcareManaged CarePHI / HIPAA ComplianceClinical ConditionsMedical ClaimsPharmacy ClaimsLab Claims

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzurePySparkPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct exploratory analysis on populations, trends, and clinical conditions to identify opportunities for trend savings and improved clinical outcomes
Collaborate with clinicians and clinical informaticists to define clinical concepts and extract information from medical, pharmacy, and lab claims
Apply analytics methods ranging from descriptive analysis to epidemiological methods
Design outcomes studies and perform program evaluations using randomized controlled trials, propensity matching, difference-in-difference models, and other experimental or quasi-experimental methods
Conduct literature reviews and intervention research to assess engagement rates and treatment effect sizes
Write SQL, SAS, and Python code to assemble data, create analytic variables and features, design visuals and charts, and build statistical models
Translate analytic results into actionable insights and communicate key takeaways to business partners
Understand department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives
Make research-method decisions in occasionally ambiguous situations with general guidance
Work closely with strategy partners and clinicians to shape Humana’s clinical strategies and initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Economics, Statistics, Clinical Informatics, Engineering, and/or related fields
2+ years of experience
Skills to create datasets and analytical variables from large and complex data environments by writing code in SQL, SAS, and Python
Applying research methods to transform high volumes of complex data into actionable insights
Experience with experimental and quasi-experimental methods such as randomized controlled trials, propensity matching, or difference-in-difference models
Experience working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, delivering quality analytical work, and communicating results and insights clearly to business partners
This role is not eligible for work visa sponsorship
Minimum home internet speed of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload
Dedicated workspace without ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
Preferred: Healthcare or managed care working experience
Preferred: Experience working with medical, pharmacy, and lab claims
Preferred: Familiarity with clinical concepts related to a broad range of clinical conditions and disease states
Preferred: Familiarity with hypothesis testing, statistical methods, and/or comparative effectiveness study design and modeling techniques
Preferred: Experience using PySpark, Databricks, Microsoft Azure, and Power BI
Preferred: Strong interest in healthcare and desire to make a positive impact on health outcomes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus incentive plan based upon company and/or individual performance
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Company holidays
Personal holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Remote work arrangement
Occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings