Senior Research Scientist

Summary

Join Aledade's dynamic team as a Senior Research Scientist, contributing to the revolution of primary care. You will lead cross-functional projects, design and execute quantitative analyses, and mentor junior analysts. This role requires expertise in study design, causal inference, and predictive modeling. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of healthcare delivery and market dynamics. Aledade offers flexible work arrangements, including remote work options within the US. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and more.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant experience (advanced degree may substitute for some experience)

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects to design, execute, and disseminate rigorous quantitative analyses that inform strategic decisions and operational improvements
• Serve as a subject matter expert on study design, causal inference, predictive modeling, simulation, and optimization methodologies
• Mentor and guide junior analysts, fostering an environment of continuous learning, innovation, and excellence in data-driven research
• Develop and implement repeatable processes with strong version control (e.g., Git), ensuring high-quality, scalable analyses and transparent documentation
• Identify analysis priorities
• Lead efforts with teams across Aledade and external partners to proactively identify and clarify important strategic and tactical questions for data analysis and experiments
• Design and execute analysis projects
• Design and lead descriptive, predictive, and/or causal inference statistical analyses for large scale projects and complex program areas
• Design and program code to integrate, evaluate, and analyze diverse data sources
• Perform data analysis and statistical modeling to generate actionable insights and solutions
• Supervise junior colleagues in programming and model implementation for large scale projects
• Translate and communicate analysis results
• Form strategic and tactical recommendations for leaders across Aledade teams based on evidence
• Lead efforts across teams to synthesize results from complex analyses, identify implications of analysis results and translate findings into action
• Lead and supervise development and presentation of analytic products that accurately communicate insights from the data and inspire action

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in economics, health services research, statistics, or similar
• Proven expertise in advanced quantitative analysis, grounded in econometrics, statistics, or related disciplines
• Advanced data manipulation skills, including proficiency in SQL and statistical programming in R, Python, or Stata
• Demonstrated mastery of causal inference techniques (e.g., randomized trials, regression discontinuity, difference-in-differences, instrumental variables, matched designs)
• Deep understanding of healthcare delivery organizations, including experience with organizational data, and insights into market structures such as horizontal and vertical integration
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex findings to leaders and translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Strong project management skills and a commitment to process excellence, quality assurance, and meticulous documentation

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles
• Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents and domestic partners
• Robust time-off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year)
• Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
• Six weeks paid sabbatical after six years of service
• Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with up to 4% match
• Stock options