Description
Description
SHIFT: Day Job
SCHEDULE: Full-time
Be part of an extraordinary team We are looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. You will thrive in a complex and collaborative environment where you take action and ownership to solve problems and lead change. Do you want to be part of a larger purpose and an evolving, high-performance culture that empowers you to make an impact?
LOCATION - REMOTE
BIOSTATISTICIAN
Build the Possibilities. Make an extraordinary impact. Your Talent. Our Vision. At HealthCore, Inc., an independently-operating subsidiary of Anthem, Inc. and a health services research firm, it's a powerful combination. It's the foundation upon which we're creating greater access to care for our members, greater value.
The Biostatistician role is responsible for conducting statistical analysis for the HealthCore research team.
How you will make an impact: - Analyzes healthcare claims and clinical data using accepted statistical and biostatistical techniques, outlined and supervised by senior biostatisticians. - Prepares and/or reviews detailed specifications for study databases and analysis files, consistency checks, tables, and figures; communicates requirements to the programming group - Manipulates and creates complex datasets - Investigates, analyzes, and evaluates complex statistical/programming issues, and to implement data quality assurance plans; collaborates and/or communicates with internal teams, data management and clients regarding these issues. - Summarizes results of requested analysis in table and graphic format. - Meets with senior biostatisticians to discuss statistical analysis plan, priorities and provide feedback. - Plans statistical programming activities and schedules to provide project team with guidance on data management and analysis timelines for projects. - Responds to ad hoc client requests to ensure accurate, in-depth results/data are delivered in a timely manner. - Prepares research results and written summaries to internal teams or clients, and for journal publications; Participates in the writing of manuscripts, especially Statistical Method and Result sections. - Supports initiatives to improve efficiency and standardization in research analytics. - Provides technical/analytical advice to staff. - Support the design and execution of pharmacoepidemiology research, including post-authorization safety, risk mitigation, and active monitoring studies.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Requires a Masters degree in Biostatistics, Statistics or related field; 3 years healthcare and/or consumer data analysis experience; 2+ years experience in the development of predictive models; 3 years coding experience with SAS; 3 years experience manipulating and processing large multi-source datasets with SAS and SQL programming tools; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences: - Proficiency in Statistical Analysis System such as SAS or R required. - Experience with Instant Health Data tool preferred. - Experience with health plan administrative databases (pharmacy and medical claims) and/or other big datasets is preferred - Experience conducting health services research with experience in biostatistics or epidemiology, managed care, healthcare systems or related experience is preferred - Experience generating advanced models leveraging techniques such as machine learning/predictive modelling
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Anthem. We require all new candidates to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide - and Anthem approves - a valid religious or medical explanation as to why you are not able to get vaccinated that Anthem is able to reasonably accommodate. Anthem will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Anthem, Inc. has been named as a Fortune Great Place To Work in 2021, is ranked as one of the 2021 World's Most Admired Companies among health insurers by Fortune magazine, and a Top 20 Fortune 500 Companies on Diversity and Inclusion. To learn more about our company and apply, please visit us at careers.antheminc.com. Anthem is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.
REQNUMBER: PS67731-Virginia
