Clinical RWE Scientist

Citizen Health • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

At Citizen Health, we have a singular mission: to improve the lives of the 350 million+ people living with rare and complex conditions. We empower patients with seamless access and control over their health data that they can share across our multi-sided platform with caregivers, providers and researchers to illuminate better treatment and support options, while bringing therapies to patients faster. We support thousands of patients, work with a rapidly growing network of patient advocacy organizations, and innovate with leading biopharma organizations to accelerate therapies, always ensuring patients remain at the center.
We are a team of patients, caregivers, researchers and builders who have had first-hand experience across the spectrum of rare disease. Led by a seasoned founding team with a history of successful exits in healthcare and consumer startups, and supported by top-tier investors, we are a close-knit, mission-driven group seeking exceptional talents to join us.
The Role
As a Clinical RWE Scientist, you will serve as both a subject matter expert and hands-on analyst, working at the intersection of real-world data science and client-facing research. You will design and execute studies, write the code behind them, and partner closely with life sciences clients and internal commercial and product teams to ensure our real-world data offerings deliver meaningful value. This role requires equal comfort at the whiteboard defining a research question and at the keyboard executing it.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a quantitative discipline such as Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Statistics, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Public Health, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in clinical research, real-world data analytics, or life sciences consulting, including hands-on work with large healthcare datasets
• Proficiency in R and SQL is required; experience generating reproducible analytical workflows in a research or production environment
• Familiarity with clinical data standards and health informatics, including electronic medical records and standards such as ICD-9/10, SNOMED, LOINC, and FHIR
• Demonstrated experience developing research protocols, statistical analysis plans, or peer-reviewed publications
• Experience managing client-facing research collaborations or external partnerships, with strong project management skills and a track record of on-time delivery
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present findings to external stakeholders and represent the organization at conferences

Nice To Haves

• Subject matter expertise in rare disease strongly preferred
• Experience in a startup or fast-paced environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Study Design & Research Execution
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to define research questions, develop statistical analysis plans, and draft statements of work
• Design, plan, and execute real-world data studies to support both internal product development and external client objectives
• Generate clean, reproducible code and analytical workflows for descriptive and inferential analyses, ensuring high standards of data quality
• Develop compelling visualizations and client-facing materials that communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Contribute to publications, conference presentations, and thought leadership to position Citizen as a real-world data innovator
• Commercial Collaboration & Client Engagement
• Partner closely with the Commercial team as the subject matter expert on Citizen Health's clinical data products, including participating in client meetings, leading project kick-offs, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery
• Drive research collaborations with external organizations across academia, biotech, and pharma
• Translate complex data insights into clear materials that inform client decisions and feed back into feature development
• Present research at conferences and serve as an external ambassador for Citizen Health's real-world data capabilities in rare disease and oncology

Benefits

• Ownership: You'll have a seat at the table and your voice will shape the company.
• Growth: We're scaling fast, and so will your responsibilities and opportunities.
• Culture: Transparent, inclusive, and genuinely fun.
• Competitive salary + equity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level