Senior Statistical Analyst

DrFirst Inc.

1d•$140,000 - $170,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Statistical Analyst will lead the design and execution of experiments that measure the real-world impact of DrFirst's solutions on patient medication adherence and abandonment rates. This role sits at the intersection of advanced statistical methodology, healthcare analytics, and business strategy. You will transform complex healthcare data into actionable insights that demonstrate value to clients and drive product improvements. This position requires both technical excellence in statistical analysis and the ability to communicate findings effectively to diverse audiences, from data scientists to C-suite executives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field
8+ years of experience in applied statistics and experimental design
8+ years of hands-on experience with Python or R programming languages for statistical analysis
5+ years of healthcare analytics experience, preferably with focus on patient medication adherence and abandonment measurement
Proficiency with SQL and database querying, preferably AWS Redshift
Experience with AWS QuickSight or comparable data visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI, Looker)
Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to present data insights to diverse business stakeholders and senior leadership
Proven track record presenting technical findings to external clients or partners
Strong understanding of statistical inference, experimental design, and causal analysis methodologies

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or related field
Experience with healthcare claims data, pharmacy data, or electronic health records
Knowledge of healthcare regulatory environment and value-based care models
Familiarity with machine learning techniques and their appropriate application
Experience with AWS data ecosystem (S3, Redshift, Athena, Glue)
Publications or presentations at healthcare analytics or statistics conferences
Understanding of pharmaceutical industry dynamics and patient access challenges

Responsibilities

Design rigorous experiments and statistical tests to accurately measure the impact of DrFirst solutions on patient medication adherence and abandonment behaviors
Develop innovative methodologies for causal inference and impact measurement in healthcare settings with complex confounding variables
Lead statistical analysis projects from hypothesis development through final recommendations, ensuring methodological rigor at every stage
Present findings to clients and stakeholders, translating complex statistical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences
Communicate results effectively to internal teams and external partners, including senior leadership and healthcare decision-makers
Build and maintain statistical models that quantify solution effectiveness and support data-driven product development
Create compelling data visualizations that make complex analytical findings accessible and persuasive
Support the analytics team with ad-hoc reports and analyses that address emerging business questions
Drive continuous improvement in analytical methodologies and team processes
Manage multiple concurrent projects effectively, balancing competing priorities and timelines while maintaining quality standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and commercial operations to ensure analyses support business objectives
Take ownership of deliverable quality and ensure all statistical work meets the highest standards of accuracy and reproducibility

Benefits

Competitive compensation, with a base salary of $140,000 - $170,000 (Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience)
Eligible for Company Performance-based Bonus Program, based on individual and company performance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K eligible after 3 months of employment, with 50% company match up to first 5% of salary contributed to the plan with a 3-year vesting schedule
HSA for eligible employees enrolled in the HDHP, with a generous company contribution up to $500 for individual coverage and $1000 for family coverage per year
100% company paid short and long-term disability, AD&D, and group life insurance
Accrued annual paid time off (PTO) of 18 days for the first 3 years of service, increasing thereafter and 7 paid holiday days
Employee Assistance Program
Continuing Education funds up to $1500 annually for eligible programs after 1 year of service
Voluntary benefits including FSA, Hospital indemnity, Accident and Critical Illness insurances