virtahealth - Senior Health Economics and Outcomes Scientist

• Lead the strategy, development, and execution of real-world evidence (RWE) programs and health economics models to demonstrate Virta's clinical and economic value proposition. • Translate complex real-world data (RWD) from health plans, employers, and external data warehouses into actionable operational and health economic insights that drive commercial growth, market adoption, and product innovation. • Publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present scientific evidence at national/international conferences, client presentations, and internal meetings. • Partner cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and product teams to integrate real-world evidence into commercial messaging, clinical care, and product development. • Serve as an internal subject matter expert, teaching HEOR methodologies to colleagues and advancing organizational research capabilities. • First 30 Days: Onboard with the Clinical Research and Data Science teams, establish an understanding of Virta's data pipeline and existing evidence, and review current research compliance and privacy protocols. • First 60 Days: Take ownership of a claims dataset analysis project, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (Sales/Marketing) to align on evidence needs, and draft an updated HEOR strategy roadmap. • First 90 Days: Complete initial real-world evidence analyses, begin drafting a peer-reviewed publication or conference submission, and establish repeatable, AI-enabled workflows to streamline research and reporting tasks. • Master’s degree or equivalent (PhD preferred) in Health Economics, Public Health, Pharmacoeconomics, or a related field. • 5+ years of experience analyzing claims/clinical datasets, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and presenting economic outcomes of clinical programs. • 3+ years of business experience in a startup or high-growth environment, with proven ability to translate scientific evidence for commercial and marketplace applications. • Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or SAS for conducting advanced claims analysis and data modeling. • Successfully designed and implemented repeatable AI-enabled workflows that address team bottlenecks and improve efficiency. For more information about AI usage in our hiring process, see Virta's AI Interview Resources page. • VALUES-DRIVEN CULTURE • Virta’s company values drive our culture, so you’ll do well if: • You put people first and take care of yourself, your peers, and our patients equally • You have a strong sense of ownership and take initiative while empowering others to do the same • You prioritize positive impact over busy work • You have no ego and understand that everyone has something to bring to the table regardless of experience • You appreciate transparency and promote trust and empowerment through open access of information • You are evidence-based and prioritize data and science over seniority or dogma • You take risks and rapidly iterate • Is this role not quite what you're looking for? Join our Talent Community https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/virtahealth/form/talent-community-form and follow us on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/virta-health to stay connected!