Healthcare Consultant, Life Sciences Analytics, Outcomes Research

Role Overview

• 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

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
• Required Master’s or Ph.D. in health services research, epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, biostatistics, health economics/outcomes research, data science, statistics or a related discipline
• Preferred 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

Tech Stack

• Python
• SQL

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