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Under the direction of senior team members, you will clean and analyze RWE data, implement established statistical methods, document reproducible analyses, and contribute to observational studies and partner deliverables. You will work with researchers, clinicians, product teams, and engineers to translate well-defined research questions into analyses and to communicate results clearly.\n\n Biostatistics and EpidemiologyReal-World Evidence and Observational Research\nPartner support: public health agencies, health systems, and academia\nKey Responsibilities\nResearch Support and Collaboration – 25%\nSupport research projects conducted with public health agencies, hospitals and health systems, and academic institutions\nContribute to observational studies, such as cohort and cross-sectional analyses, using administrative, claims, and EHR data\nWork with senior team members and subject matter experts to refine research questions and analytical requirements\nAssist product and engineering teams in translating validated findings into product features or implementation requirements\n\nStudy Design and Statistical Analysis – 25%\nImplement statistical analysis plans and research protocols developed with senior researchers\nApply established statistical methods, including descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, regression models, and basic propensity score methods, with guidance\nPerform data quality checks, create analytic datasets, and document assumptions, code, and results to support reproducibility\nGenerate and test defined hypotheses and summarize study results for clinical, operational, and policy audiences\n\nStakeholder Engagement and Research Partnerships – 15%\nParticipate in meetings with agency, health system, academic, and internal partners to gather requirements and provide analytical updates\nDocument partner needs, decisions, and follow-up actions\nUse developing clinical, public health, or technical knowledge to help translate partner questions into measurable outcomes\nContribute analysis details and acceptance criteria to product backlogs\n\nPublishing and Presentations – 15%\nContribute analyses, tables, figures, methods, and results to peer-reviewed manuscripts and technical reports\nPrepare presentation materials, posters, and supporting documentation for conferences, partner meetings, and internal reviews\nPresent assigned portions of project work with coaching from senior team members\n\nKnowledge Sharing – 10%\nShare analytical approaches, demonstrations, and lessons learned with colleagues\nParticipate in technical reviews, training, and professional development\nBuild proficiency in healthcare data, epidemiologic methods, and team tools\n\nResearch Operations – 10%\nContribute to project estimates, research timelines, and work plans\nFollow established research standards, operating procedures, version-control practices, and quality checks\nParticipate in peer review of code, analyses, and deliverables and address feedback promptly\nRequired QualificationsWork Experience:\nYears of Applicable Experience - 2 or more yearsEducation:\nBachelors (Required)Preferred QualificationsSkills:\nFoundational knowledge of statistics, epidemiology, or healthcare analytics\nAbility to clean, join, summarize, and analyze structured data\nClear technical writing, presentation, and collaboration skills\nWorking knowledge of R or Python and SQL; familiarity with reproducible analysis and data modeling\n\nExperience:\nAcademic, internship, or professional experience analyzing healthcare, public health, clinical, or other complex datasets\nExperience applying statistical methods through coursework, research, internships, or employment\nExperience producing documented analyses, tables, figures, or technical reports\nAbility to work effectively on cross-functional teams and incorporate technical review feedback\nFamiliarity with real-world evidence datasets, including administrative claims or EHR data\nExposure to observational study designs, generalized linear models, propensity scores, or causal inference concepts\nExperience with Git, Posit, Databricks, or another collaborative analytics environment\nCoursework, internship, thesis, or publication experience in healthcare or public health research\nEducation:\nMaster’s degree, in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, data science, economics, mathematics, engineering, or a related empirical field\nAdditional Job Requirements:\n\nRemain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time\n\nBe adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines\n\nAttention to detail\n\nOperate computer programs and software\n\nAbility to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats. \n\nDay-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)\n\nMaking independent decisions\n\nAbility to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions\n\nWorking Conditions: RemoteTravel Requirements: Travel 1-20% within the USPhysical 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 $72,000 - $120,000. 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.Qualified full-time and part-time employees also receive access to the following benefits:\n\nHealth, dental, vision, life and disability insurance\n\n401k retirement program\n\nPaid time off\n\nParticipation in Premier’s employee incentive plans\n\nTuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities\n\nPremier at a glance:\nGranted World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere, 2008-2026\n\nNamed U.S. News & World Report, Best Companies to Work For (2023, 2024, 2025)\n\nAccredited by Forbes: America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2024-2025\n\nGiven Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultants- Healthcare Management\n\nAwarded Cigna Workforce Designation Gold Level Recipient (2016,2017,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2025)\n\nFor a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.\nEmployees receive:\nPerks and discounts\n\nAccess to on-site and online exercise classes\n\nPremier 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.\nPremier 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.\n\nPremier 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 or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.357.0022.\n\nPersonal Information submitted will be processed in accordance with Premier's Employee and Job Applicant Privacy Notice, which includes additional information about your privacy rights.\nOriginally posted on Himalayas","description_format":"text","description_chars":8913,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["401k plan","Equity","Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Healthcare & Life Sciences Consulting"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-11T23:28:00Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":21,"reasons":["seen:0","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-11-12T01:26:56Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":120000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/premier-inc-data-scientist","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/premier-inc-data-scientist.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-12T01:26:56Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3416,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-13T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1812452},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1812452"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fpremier-inc-data-scientist"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":2,"usd":0.2},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fpremier-inc-data-scientist"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fpremier-inc-data-scientist"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/premier-inc-data-scientist\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fpremier-inc-data-scientist"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":4112006}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"premierinc.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":4112006},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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