Cigna HealthcareRemote
Sr. Data Scientist - Clinical Analytics - Remote
United States of America
Full Time
4 hours ago
$98,000 - $164,000 USD
H1B Sponsor Likely
Key skills
Statistical modelingEvaluation research designApplied analyticsPythonRSQLHealthcare data setsClaims dataDiagnostic codesMeta-analysisMatched case-control studiesExperimental designQuasi-experimental designInfluencing stakeholdersAnalyticsLeadershipCommunication
About this role
Cigna Healthcare is dedicated to improving health and vitality through its services. As a Senior Data Scientist in Clinical Analytics, you will lead health services research to shape clinical programs, inform strategy, and deliver measurable value for customers and patients by translating complex healthcare data into actionable insights.
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