Reimagine the infrastructure of cancer care within a community that values integrity, inspires growth, and is uniquely positioned to create a more modern, connected oncology ecosystem. 

We’re looking for a Research Scientist to help us accomplish our mission to improve and extend lives by learning from the experience of every person with cancer. Are you ready to be the next changemaker in cancer care?

What You'll Do

In this role, you will work as a member of the Knowledge Management (KM) team in the Research Sciences department. The KM team is responsible for developing and codifying Flatiron expertise and best practices into effective documentation leveraged by our data users. KM’s work enables research scientists and statistical programmers to more efficiently deliver rigorous real-world evidence for our life science partners.

In this role you will:

• Become a subject matter expert in our EHR-derived real-world data (RWD) and its capabilities
• Continue to develop a deeper understanding of RWD and related methodologies used to generate real-world evidence
• Understand the challenges of internal data users
• Develop resources (e.g., written documentation, webinars, visualizations) to support data users in the development of rigorous analytical plans and use of appropriate statistical methods
• Drive adoption of Flatiron methodologies & best practices for working with RWD
• Work closely with a cross-functional team (e.g., solution managers, oncologists, clinical data specialists, software engineers, medical writers)
• Facilitate improvement initiatives that introduce efficiency into our ways of working and accelerate our ability to generate evidence for our clients

Who You Are

You're a kind, collaborative problem-solver. In addition, you can simultaneously think analytically and effectively communicate complex topics to a wide range of audiences. You are excited by the prospect of rolling up your sleeves to tackle meaningful problems each and every day.

• You hold a Master’s degree with 4-5 years of industry experience; or PhD (or equivalent) in epidemiology, biostatistics, health economics and outcomes (HEOR) research, or related field with 1-2 years of relevant industry experience.

• You have previously analyzed observational data (e.g., registries, healthcare claims, or electronic health records) and a track record of success applying biostatistical/epidemiologic approaches to problems in public health and/or pharmacoepidemiology
• You are an effective oral and written communicator who enjoys developing technical yet accessible content for consumption by diverse audiences
• You are excited about designing pedagogically effective technical documentation, trainings, and other supports that will enable our data users in a scalable manner
• You are familiar with R (or another programming language with a commitment to becoming proficient in R)
• You have effective organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills so you can plan and implement multiple high-visibility projects in a timely fashion in a dynamic, diverse environment
• You are able to quickly learn and apply new information, skills, and procedures
• You are passionate about our mission to improve healthcare through technology

Extra credit 

• You have oncology experience
• You have teaching experience in an academic setting
• You have experience working in a pharmaceutical/HEOR consulting environment

Where you’ll work 

In this hybrid role, you’ll have a defined work location that includes work from home and 3 office days set by you and your team. For more information on our approach to hybrid work, please visit the  how we work website.