Healthcare Consultant, Life Sciences Analytics and Outcomes Research - Indianapolis Health (Remote)

Milliman•Indianapolis, IN

4d•$117,500 - $222,985•Remote

About The Position

Milliman’s Indianapolis Health practice is expanding its Life Sciences team and investing in advanced analytics to grow our Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) offerings. We are seeking an individual to design rigorous studies, mentor a growing analytics team, and translate complex methods into clear insights for biopharma and medical device clients. This role blends hands-on methodology, publication-quality research, and client-facing consulting to help shape the next generation of HEOR capabilities at Milliman.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience conducting healthcare analytics, HEOR and real-world efficacy (RWE) studies; strong portfolio of peer-reviewed publications as primary/senior author and contributor
Proficiency in at least one statistical programming language (R, SQL, and/or SAS strongly preferred); experience with Git and reproducible research workflows
Hands-on expertise with real-world data sources and associated data engineering/cleaning best practices
Advanced methodological skills including, as relevant: causal inference (e.g., propensity scores, matching/weighting, etc.), survival/time-to-event analysis, longitudinal models, difference-in-differences, and sensitivity analyses
Strong PowerPoint development skills to present study design and research outputs in a visually appealing manner that calls out key takeaways
Clear verbal communication to explain study design, methods, and results to project managers, clients, and cross-functional teams
Strong scientific writing skills suitable for peer-reviewed publication and scientific communications
Experience collaborating with statisticians, project managers, and multi-disciplinary teams; proven ability to lead analysts and manage multiple workstreams
Working knowledge of HIPAA, data privacy, and compliant handling of PHI/limited datasets
Basic knowledge of Gen AI tools, how to utilize AI to enhance productivity, and potential ethical considerations or concerns
Master’s or Ph.D. in health services research, epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, biostatistics, health economics/outcomes research, data science, statistics or a related discipline
Individual(s) must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for immigration support or sponsorship from Milliman now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing HEOR/RWE evidence
Prior consulting experience or client-facing role in biopharma/medtech
Familiarity with economic modeling (cost-effectiveness, budget impact) and integration of RWE inputs
Record of presenting at scientific meetings; ability to represent Milliman in external forums

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of analysts; develop skills in study design, coding standards, and best practices for reproducible research
Partner with project managers to scope engagements, recommend analytic approaches, and align study objectives with client needs and timelines
Collaborate closely with analysts and statisticians on protocol design, statistical analysis plans, and advanced methods (e.g., causal inference, survival analysis)
Design and execute studies using reusable code assets and workflows (e.g., R/Python packages, SAS code libraries, Git-based versioning for reproducibility) on administrative claims data and ensure methodological rigor, data quality, and defensibility for peer review and publication
Ensure internal quality documentation requirements
Communicate results clearly to non-technical stakeholders; translate assumptions, methods, and limitations into actionable insights for clients and internal teams
Serve as lead or corresponding author on manuscripts; prepare abstracts, posters, and presentations for peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences
Evaluate new data sources and emerging methods; recommend tools and standards to elevate practice-wide analytics capability
Support business development by shaping proposals, methods sections, timelines, and level-of-effort estimates; contribute to thought leadership

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision - Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges
401(k) Plan - Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions
Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
Holidays - A minimum of 10 observed holidays per year
Family Building Benefits including Adoption and fertility assistance
Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria
Life Insurance & AD&D - 100% of premiums covered by Milliman
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman