Senior Research Scientist
Independence Blue Cross is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to work in the Advanced Analytics area with a team of researchers and analysts to conduct a wide range of studies and evaluations related to health outcomes, market segmentation and marketing effectiveness. This position will report to the Director of Data Science and Healthcare Analytics and will work collaboratively with a research team and leads from a variety of business areas. This position will have responsibilities in the following areas:
- Providing statistical and methodological expertise for a variety of HEOR studies including retrospective program evaluations and prospective studies related to health care utilization and costs. The candidate and will have the opportunity to propose and explore innovative ways to improve care, lower cost, and increase satisfaction.
- Supporting the Marketing department and the consumer marketing team in support of our lead generation and personalization initiatives, web analytics, campaign management, testing and optimization, cross-channel analysis, and segmentation. Examples might include customer segmentation and profiling, retention analysis, lifetime value analysis, and propensity models.
- Supporting sales & marketing by working with account executives for our large group customers to identify opportunities for cost savings strategies, conduct analyses supporting those initiatives, and presenting findings and recommendations to customer groups.
- Supporting our provider network and provider contract managers by conducting studies and evaluations that will aid decision-making related to improving care and reducing medical costs related at the provider network, hospital system, and individual provider office level.
- This position also offers the opportunity to work with internal and external collaborators on projects leading to peer-reviewed publications.
- PhD in statistics, economics, marketing, public health, psychology, epidemiology, or related field
- 5+ years experience in health services research, health economics, marketing, or related field
- Proficient in R
- Experience with a wide range of research designs and statistical methods including RCT, retrospective cohort studies, longitudinal study designs, propensity score matching, regression discontinuity, linear and logistic regression, and survival analysis.
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills
- Record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals a plus
- Familiarity with Python, PySpark, and machine learning approaches to predictive modeling applied in a Hadoop environment a plus.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Independence, everyone can feel valued, supported, and comfortable to be themselves. Our commitment to equity means that all associates have a fair opportunity to achieve their full potential. We put these principles into action every day by acting with integrity and respect. We stand together to speak out against injustice and to break down barriers to support a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Celebrating and embracing the diverse thoughts and perspectives that make up our workforce means our company is more vibrant, innovative, and better able to support the people and communities we serve.
Vaccination Update
This job requires that you demonstrate you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the start of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
About Our Company
Serving more than 8 million people nationwide, including 2.5 million in southeastern Pennsylvania, Independence Health Group — together with its subsidiaries — is the leading health insurance organization in the Philadelphia region. Our mission to build healthier lives for you, your family, and your employees shapes our actions and decisions every day.
At Independence, we see each of our members as an individual, with unique needs and concerns. We’re dedicated to harnessing the very latest ideas and technologies to deliver access to care that meets those needs and surpasses your expectations. For more information about Independence access our website at www.ibx.com. We’re revolutionizing health care, and our focus is on you!
Equal Employment Opportunity
Independence Blue Cross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.
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