Senior Health Economics and Outcomes Scientist

The role

You will lead the strategy and execution of real-world evidence programs and health economics models. You will analyze clinical and claims datasets to generate evidence for commercial strategy and publication.

What you will do

• Lead the strategy, development, and execution of real-world evidence (RWE) programs and health economics models.
• Translate real-world data from health plans, employers, and external data warehouses into actionable insights.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Present scientific evidence at national/international conferences, client presentations, and internal meetings.
• Partner cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and product teams to integrate evidence into commercial messaging.
• Serve as an internal subject matter expert teaching HEOR methodologies.

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent 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.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or SAS for conducting advanced claims analysis and data modeling.
• Successfully designed and implemented repeatable AI-enabled workflows.

Nice to have

• PhD preferred

About the company

Virta Health is on a mission to reverse metabolic disease in one billion people through technology, personalized nutrition, and virtual care delivery. The company partners with health plans, employers, and government organizations.