Senior Research Scientist

 

Senior Research Scientist

 

What you will be doing:

This position is responsible for working with the research team and providing support for the conduction and coordination of research and analytic projects for Premier Applied Sciences.  This position has responsibilities for designing, implementing and managing research projects in areas such as literature review, market and trend analysis, outcomes and cost analysis using different data sources.

This position also functions internally in collaboration with other Premier stakeholders to ensure required deliverables are met.

    •    Clinical and Health economic research Experience and Knowledge
    •    Analytical/Statistical Knowledge
    •    Scientific Dissemination Skills
    •    Technical Experience

Key Responsibilities

Proposal Development - 20%
       •     Background and literature review and write up for descriptive, trend analysis, retrospective outcomes and comparative effectiveness studies.
       •     Feasibility requests including scope development and review of code and results
       •     Participate and lead research customer calls to understand scope of work needed
       •     Aid Principal Research Scientist with writing and/or review of proposals for more complex research studies
       •     Develop selection criteria for research projects and data extracts with customers
       •     Mentor Research Scientist

Analysis and interpretation - 30%
       •     Perform unadjusted statistical analysis and initial interpretation
       •     Perform adjusted statistical analysis and initial interpretation

Protocol and analytic plan development – 25%
       •     Background and literature review and writeup
       •     Development of table shells
       •     Aid Principal Research Scientist with writing and review of protocols/statistical analysis plan

Report Development – 15%
Work independently or with Principal Research Scientist to support report development to include:

• Background

• Results

• Conclusion/Discussion

Publications – 10%

Work with Principal Research Scientist, and Medical Writers on development and review of publications to include:
o    Conference abstracts
o    Presentations (Posters/Presentations)
o    Manuscripts

​Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Years of Applicable Experience - 4 or more years

Education:

Masters (Required)

 

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

       •     Intermediate or advanced experience with utilizing large claims or hospital administrative databases
       •     Advanced knowledge in development and execution of research projects in health economics and outcomes, epidemiology, and clinical studies.
       •     Intermediate to advanced knowledge in research methods and biostatistics

Experience:

       •     Excellent writing skills with prior authorship of manuscripts focused on healthcare research

Education:

MD, PhD, PharmD

 

Additional Job Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time 

• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines 

• Attention to detail 

• Operate computer programs and software 

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.   

• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public) 

• Making independent decisions 

• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions 

 

Working Conditions: Remote

 

Travel Requirements: Travel 1-20% within the US

 

Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

 

Premier’s compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $80,000 - $148,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Employees also receive access to the following benefits:

·       Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

·       401k retirement program

·       Paid time off

·       Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans

·       Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

• Ranked #1 on Charlotte’s Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020 and 2022, and 49th Healthiest Employer in America (2022)
• ​Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere® Institute for the 13th year in a row
• The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting
   

Employees receive:

• Perks and discounts
• Access to on-site and online exercise classes
• Paid time off to volunteer in their communities

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.
 

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply.  EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to diversity_and_accommodations@premierinc.com or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.

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