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. 

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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.

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#LI-REMOTE

The Sr. Water Quality Client Solutions Manager (WQCSM) is responsible for selling advisory services, construction, and design-build water quality projects. The position is vital to the region’s sales and business development function and actively promotes RES’ solutions across the Southeast, including Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.  This position can be based in Raleigh, NC, Charlotte, NC, Athens, GA, Charleston, SC, Nashville, TN, or an alternative / remote location within the Southeast may be considered.

The candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of water quality regulations and ecological restoration practices as they pertain to improving water quality, and will have experience in business development/sales, project development, and delivery, particularly in integrated or alternative delivery methods (e.g., design-build, pay-for-performance). This role collaborates with clients in early sales efforts to understand their water quality issues.  The WQCSM coordinates with internal and external project team members to win business, execute projects, and drive growth in this sector. Key candidates will have experience with proposal writing/development, project discovery, advancing projects through a complex, lengthy sales process, and concept development.

The WQCSM works with the National Water Solutions Team to market watershed-scale integrated delivery projects in water quality and resilience directly to prospects and clients across the United States. The position is vital to the company’s strategic vision for landscape-scale restoration.

Responsibilities

• Achieve a defined annual sales target that enables RES to achieve its strategic growth plan
• Prospect and develop a sales pipeline of 4x to goal and drive growth in the core business and emerging strategic solutions
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams in the RES sales process to market its solutions to a list of target clients, to include working with RES’ marketing and proposal teams.
• Position RES as a strategic advisor that monitors relevant client issues and engages with innovative solutions
• Attend and speak at conferences and trade groups, and identify other external leadership roles to elevate brand awareness for RES and drive lead generation 
• Monitor and share feedback about changes in customer behavior and preferences so RES can actively refine its offering

We would like to talk to you if you have many of the following:

• BA/BS Biology, Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrology, Engineering, Agricultural Science, or similar Science
• Three or more years of Regulatory or Environmental consulting experience as a “seller-doer” responsible for leading the pursuit and delivery of projects
• Demonstrated existing relationships with public agencies and regulators, private developers, consulting and engineering firms, non-profits, and academia within the Southeast
• Demonstrated ability to sell to multiple stakeholders and create a consensus that enables a commercial booking
• Experience in the review and preparation of regulatory documents and deliverables, and responding to agency comments
• Advanced understanding of and experience with relevant environmental regulations and permits/approvals (e.g. CWA 404/402/401, NWP/IP, NPDES, ESA)
• Sound understanding of restoration design principles, approaches, and supporting technical information, such as engineering design plans, functional calculations, and ecological data
• Able to independently access state and federal databases to extract specific information and interpret and communicate the results of data collected
• Ability to travel up to 50% of your time, business depending

What will make you stand out?

• Strong familiarity with GIS capabilities and functions.
• Exposure to estimating, scheduling, and budget development for project delivery
• Experience leading a multidisciplinary team in a defined sales process to win projects
• Advanced Degree or additional qualifications in Project Management, such as Project Management Professional, that indicate an ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams
• Relevant ecological restoration certifications, such as Professional Wetlands Scientist, Wetland Professional in Training, Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner, or a similar credential
• Experience with grant writing or working on grant-funded projects, including federal, state, or other funding sources, is highly desirable.