Verana Health, a digital health company that delivers quality drug lifecycle and medical practice insights from an exclusive real-world data network, recently secured a $150 million Series E led by Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Inc. (JJDC) and Novo Growth, the growth-stage investment arm of Novo Holdings. 

Existing Verana Health investors GV (formerly Google Ventures), Casdin Capital, and Brook Byers also joined the round, as well as notable new investors, including the Merck Global Health Innovation Fund, THVC, and Breyer Capital.

We are driven to create quality real-world data in ophthalmology, neurology, urology, and oncology to accelerate quality insights across the drug lifecycle and within medical practices. Additionally, we are driven to advance the quality of care and quality of life for patients. DRIVE defines our internal purpose and is the galvanizing force that helps ground us in a shared corporate culture. DRIVE is: Diversity, Responsibility, Integrity, Voice-of-Customer and End-Results. Click here to read more about our culture and values.

Our headquarters are located in San Francisco and we have additional offices in Knoxville, TN and New York City with employees working remotely in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, D.C. All employees are required to have permanent residency in one of these states. Candidates who are willing to relocate are also encouraged to apply. 

Candidates based in the Bay Area, New York City, and Knoxville, Tennessee will be give priority consideration. For these locations, the position will follow a hybrid work model, with 3 days per week in office and the remaining days working from home. 

*Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.*

Job Title: Quantitative Scientist

Why This Role Matters:

The Quantitative Scientist will be responsible for executing and providing oversight and guidance on the analytical, statistical and epidemiological components of Verana research projects and data quality initiatives. The primary function of this role will be to conduct, guide, and manage the analytical execution of Verana research projects . The Quantitative Scientist will collaborate cross-functionally to build research capacity and adopt quality standards across Verana's business units.  This position requires an experienced individual with knowledge of statistics, ability to develop and review code with a solid understanding of coding best practices, a strong understanding of epidemiological study designs, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  In addition, you should be able to continually unearth and present interesting trends that have clinical, research, and business importance for our customers and oncology patients at large.  You will be joining a friendly, high performing and diverse research team with backgrounds in public health, health economics, biology, and statistics.  This role will report to the Vice President, Research.

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN

• Expertise in the oncology real-world data industry, a fast-growing segment of health data
• Experience executing oncology research and analytical/statistical methods to answer key questions for patients, providers, and life science companies

WHAT TO EXPECT IN YOUR FIRST YEAR AT VERANA:

In thirty days, you will:

• Understand the full suite of Verana’s research offerings and analyses
• Understand the research team’s GitHub repo and analysis template 

In three months, you will:

• Contribute to internal and external meetings related to Verana research and analyses
• Gain expert understanding of Verana’s data model  
• Implement clinical specifications on real-world data and add to the suite of functions available for analyses

In six months, you will:

• Personally execute analytical research projects
• Contribute to the development of project collateral, research protocols, abstracts, posters and manuscripts
• Guide and mentor data scientists and analysts 

In one year, you will:

• Lead the analytical execution of Verana’s research projects for life science, provider, and regulatory partners 
• Scope projects to determine feasibility, estimated costs, and expected timelines
• Provide guidance to Verana’s client partners in the use of Verana’s data model and analytical/statistical methodologies 

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT VERANA

• Lead the design and development of Verana research studies from a statistical and analytical perspective
• Contribute to the development of protocols and statistical analysis plans 
• Develop code and produce results as defined in protocols and statistical analysis plans
• Collaborate with physicians, statisticians, data scientists, business leaders, and others within and outside Verana to conduct research projects including observational studies, pharmacoeconomic analyses, and other relevant study types
• In partnership with the Research Team, communicate studies in progress and demonstrate results to key stakeholders through high quality abstracts, posters, and publications
• Manage and mentor a team of data analysts and data scientists, including reviewing code and analytical output
• Contribute to the evolution of Verana’s quality assurance framework, including identifying data quality issues during analysis
• Maintain current and in-depth understanding of real-world data analytical methodologies, along with the ability to lead and mentor internal team members in successfully executing them

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• Masters degree in computer science, statistics, applied math, econometrics, MPH, or similar quantitative field
• 3+ years of relevant research experience in the field of oncology (post-graduation)
• Experience working with real-world data sourced from electronic health records
• Experience analyzing claims data 
• Advanced knowledge of SQL, R programming, and version control (git)
• Deep understanding and experience with descriptive statistics, logistic and multivariate regression analysis, power calculations, propensity score analysis, and survival analysis
• Significant experience developing protocol documents, statistical analysis plans (SAPs), and manuscript tables and figures
• Evidences well-developed conceptual and integrative thinking with ability to access internal and external resources as needed 
• Project implementation and execution, including engagement with key stakeholders, with a high degree of autonomy
• Mentors junior analysts in HEOR and statistical analysis methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills 
• Works well independently, as a team member, and as a team leader 
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience implementing data science methodologies
• Understanding of data quality metrics and/or quality management systems

Benefits:

• We provide 100% health, vision, and dental coverage for employees 
• 401K Match
• Flexible vacation plans 
• $700 learning and wellness annual stipend 
• Headspace meditation app access

Final note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Verana, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Caution to Job Applicants: Be vigilant against potential scams. Verana Health will never ask for payment or personal information upfront. Verify company details, cross-check job offers, and trust your instincts. Any legitimate job offer will be received by a Verana Health email account (not via gmail, text or other means) Report suspicious activities to protect yourself and others in the job-seeking community.

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Verana Health, a digital health company that delivers quality drug lifecycle and medical practice insights from an exclusive real-world data network, recently secured a $150 million Series E led by Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Inc. (JJDC) and Novo Growth, the growth-stage investment arm of Novo Holdings. 

Existing Verana Health investors GV (formerly Google Ventures), Casdin Capital, and Brook Byers also joined the round, as well as notable new investors, including the Merck Global Health Innovation Fund, THVC, and Breyer Capital.

We are driven to create quality real-world data in ophthalmology, neurology, urology, and oncology to accelerate quality insights across the drug lifecycle and within medical practices. Additionally, we are driven to advance the quality of care and quality of life for patients. DRIVE defines our internal purpose and is the galvanizing force that helps ground us in a shared corporate culture. DRIVE is: Diversity, Responsibility, Integrity, Voice-of-Customer and End-Results. Click here to read more about our culture and values.

Our headquarters are located in San Francisco and we have additional offices in Knoxville, TN and New York City with employees working remotely in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, D.C. All employees are required to have permanent residency in one of these states. Candidates who are willing to relocate are also encouraged to apply. 

Candidates based in the Bay Area, New York City, and Knoxville, Tennessee will be give priority consideration. For these locations, the position will follow a hybrid work model, with 3 days per week in office and the remaining days working from home. 

*Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Title: Clinical Research (Senior) Manager 

Why This Role Matters:

As a Clinical Research (Senior) Manager, you will manage research projects and partnerships, including both scientific guidance and execution of the research deliverables. In partnership with the Clinical Research Director and Data Scientists, you are capable of leading research projects from pre-sale alignment through study execution. This position requires an ability to partner cross-functionally to support the evolution of commercial research opportunities into active studies. You will collaborate with Research and Medical team members on internal projects to expand and/or validate research offerings. This role will report to the Director, Clinical Research

What Will You Gain: 

• Expertise in the oncology real-world data industry, a fast-growing segment of health data 
• Experience in oncology research and analytical methods to answer key questions for healthcare providers and life science companies 

What To Expect in Your First Year at Verana Health:

In thirty days, you will:

• Support research deliverable execution in a subset of research projects
• Review and provide feedback on project collateral (e.g., protocols, abstracts. etc.) 

In three months, you will:

• Contribute to internal and external meetings related to research 
• Draft project collateral for studies for which you will be responsible

In six months, you will:

• Lead the development of project collateral, research protocols, abstracts, posters and manuscripts 

In one year, you will:

• Effectively partner with Research Data Scientists to execute on active research projects
• Run internal and external meetings related to research
• Support the Commercial team in sales engagements 
• Collaborate cross-functionally to address data, quality and research questions/needs  

How You Will Impact Verana Health:

• In partnership with other members of the Research team, develop research protocols, abstracts, posters, and/or manuscripts as needed by a project 
• Partner with the Commercial Team to expand our research projects and partnerships
• Confidently represent our research capabilities to internal and external parties
• Suggest, implement, and manage priorities for improvements to research process based on research of the evolving space, business needs and client feedback
• Examine analytical results for robustness, validity, and out of sample stability and present findings to various stakeholders

Skills and Experience that Will Help You Succeed:

• Master’s degree or greater in public health, statistics, data science, computer science or equivalent  
• 5+ years of relevant research and/or work experience in the field of oncology 
• Experience owning and developing research protocol documents, abstracts and manuscripts to support life science and/or academic use cases
• Solid foundational knowledge of epidemiology and basic statistics
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess the ability to prioritize assignments to meet required deadlines
• Must be able to function effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, diverse environment including collaborating with a variety of internal/external stakeholders  
• Must be a self-starter who can work autonomously
• Must be approachable, friendly, and effective as a team member

Nice to Have:

• Experience working with electronic health record (EHR) data and/or other real-world data preferred

Benefits:

• We provide 100% health, vision, and dental coverage for employees 
• 401K Match
• Flexible vacation plans 
• $700 learning and wellness annual stipend 
• Headspace meditation app access

Final note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Verana, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Caution to Job Applicants: Be vigilant against potential scams. Verana Health will never ask for payment or personal information upfront. Verify company details, cross-check job offers, and trust your instincts. Any legitimate job offer will be received by a Verana Health email account (not via gmail, text or other means) Report suspicious activities to protect yourself and others in the job-seeking community.

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