Sr. Data Scientist - Clinical Analytics - Remote

Cigna Healthcare is dedicated to improving health and vitality, and they are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead health services research that shapes clinical programs and informs strategy. This role involves translating complex healthcare data into actionable insights that influence real-world decisions and drive improvements in cost, quality, and outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead complex analytic initiatives that evaluate clinical programs and solutions, delivering clear proof of value in cost, quality, and outcomes
• Design and execute rigorous evaluation approaches, including systematic literature review, meta-analysis, matched case-control studies and experimental or quasi-experimental designs
• Develop and apply statistical and predictive models to stratify risk, assess behavior change, and identify improvement opportunities
• Translate large-scale healthcare data into actionable insights and recommendations for business and clinical leaders
• Partner with stakeholders across clinical, operations, product, pharmacy, and behavioral health teams to shape analytic strategy and testing plans
• Communicate results clearly to non-technical audiences, influencing decisions through compelling data storytelling
• Uphold analytic standards, methods, and rigor to ensure results can be confidently used to drive material improvements

Requirements:

• Master's degree or PhD in biostatistics, epidemiology, health economics, health services research, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in healthcare analytics, data science, or outcomes research
• Strong foundation in statistical modeling, evaluation research design, and applied analytics
• Proficiency in at least one major programming or analytic language such as Python, R, or SQL
• Experience working with healthcare data sets, including claims, utilization, and diagnostic codes
• Ability to work independently on complex problems while collaborating effectively in a matrixed organization
• Clear communication skills and comfort influencing stakeholders at multiple levels
• Recent experience with program evaluation, outcomes research, or health services research methods
• Background presenting findings through publications, presentations, or internal thought leadership
• Growth mindset, curiosity, and enthusiasm for continuous improvement in how analytics drives impact