Clinical Research Scientist

The role

You will build the research function from scratch by designing studies and analyzing member and claims data. You will publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and turn evidence into commercial assets and improved care protocols.

What you will do

• Design and run observational studies on member data
• Analyze medical and pharmacy claims
• Write statistical analysis plans and perform hands-on analysis in Python, R, or SQL
• Publish as first or senior author in journals
• Present at meetings such as ACR, DDW, AAD, and AMCP
• Lead outside collaborations as principal investigator including protocols and IRB submissions
• Manage all regulatory requirements for studies including IRB review
• Work with care and product teams to turn findings into updated protocols
• Shape how structured data is captured
• Create white papers and one-pagers for commercial and partnership teams

Required qualifications

• PhD or equivalent research doctorate in epidemiology, health services research, outcomes research, biostatistics, public health, nutrition science, or a related field
• Exceptional MS/MPH candidates with deep industry experience and a strong publication record are welcome
• Experience applying real-world evidence methods to claims data such as MarketScan, Optum, or HealthVerity
• Industry experience in digital health, a payer, or life sciences, or a clear track record of applied, decision-oriented research
• Fluency in Python, R, or SQL
• Pragmatic view of evidence
• Familiarity with how evidence is used commercially
• Comfort being the sole domain expert and working across clinical, product, and data teams
• Current work authorization in the United States

Nice to have

• Experience in autoimmune disease, rheumatology, dermatology, GI, or endocrinology
• Familiarity with nutrition and lifestyle interventions as clinical care
• Experience at an early- or growth-stage digital health company
• Prior experience building a research or evidence function from scratch
• Existing relationships with key opinion leaders in autoimmune care

Benefits

• Meaningful equity
• Benefits
• Annual retreat

Before you apply

• Requires current work authorization in the United States
• Unable to provide visa sponsorship
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening (5-panel, no THC)

About the company

WellTheory is a digital health company helping people with autoimmune conditions through personalized care, nutrition guidance, and ongoing coaching. The team consists of 60+ people.