Epidemiology Research Analyst III - Remote - Remote Eligible

Epidemiology Research Analyst

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum Epidemiology and Clinical Research Solutions (ECRS) is at the forefront of epidemiologic methodology and practice, designing and conducting research to generate evidence about medical products and population health. Driven by research objectives, Optum scientists utilize unparalleled data assets to develop real-world understanding of the safety and efficacy of drugs, devices, biologics and health care delivery.

ECRS has wide-ranging experience developing evidence from observational data sources, including insurance claims, electronic and paper medical records, patient and provider surveys, and death registries. Researchers are adept at creating novel linkages that transcend traditional data limitations and enable a broad view of patient care and health.

As an Epidemiology Research Analyst, you will use your SAS® programming skills, knowledge of healthcare claims/clinical data and ability to understand research methods/data analysis to support pharmacoepidemiology research studies. You will work with big data - healthcare claims, clinical (EHR), and ancillary data - extracting data and writing code to identify and describe study cohorts and perform analyses to generate results for reports and manuscripts. You will be capable of working independently while communicating effectively within multiple project teams in a matrix environment. You will assess study timelines/analytic plans, working closely with epidemiologists to ensure results are accurate and on-time. You will support the group in different ways; for example, developing standard code, validating code for other analysts, providing technical expertise, and training and/or mentoring other staff.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute (or oversee execution of) the analytic plan for research studies
• Assess feasibility of analytic plan and timeline associated with analytic plan
• Create/modify SAS programs to carry out the analytic plan
• Provide analytic advice to project team members; investigate issues with the data and report findings back to team
• Serve as lead analyst on large studies that require more than one analyst to complete the work
• Document steps taken and proof/cross-check results
• Assist in the preparation of analytic results and study methodology in the form of client reports, journal manuscripts, and abstracts/posters for professional meetings. Draft and review methods section of reports
• Generate/maintain SAS databases needed to conduct medical record chart abstraction
• Assess time needed to accomplish tasks; shift priorities/projects as needed

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Statistics, Medical Sociology (or equivalent)
• 5+ years of work experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech, healthcare, or research setting
• 5+ years of programming experience with SAS

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.