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Salary $101,400 - $169,000 a year job type full-time
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The senior research advisor in clinical research will directly report to the principal, and is responsible for investigating the most interesting and challenging questions facing healthcare today, supporting the value of services delivered to patients, identify new business opportunities and demonstrate the clinical and financial impact of evernorth products and servicesThe senior research advisor will apply advanced understanding of research methodology (including research design and statistical analysis) to the development and implementation of research projects and serve as project lead or collaborator for multiple projects requiring specialized skills and breadth of expertiseProject leads are responsible for conceptualizing research questions in conjunction with clinical and operational team members, developing research design and determining appropriate methodology, writing research proposals, completing complex analyses, and interpreting and disseminating results to key audiences in a manner appropriate to each audienceThe senior research advisor should be able to work either as part of a research project team or independently as needed as well as being able to work with a cross-functional team within a matrix environment to ensure timely completion of work.
This position is with evernorth, a new business within the cigna corporation.
About the department
The mission of clinical research is to assist our members, clients and the broader community with empirical evidence fostered through peer-reviewed research alongside innovative and thought provoking reportsThrough our research, we support clinical and business decision-making enabling evernorth to deliver safe and effective healthcare solutions and improving health outcomes.
Essential functions
Research project development including conceptualization, collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, research design and methodology, research proposal development
Perform statistical analysis and other data analytic functions
Documentation, planning and tracking of project tasks and managing timelines obtaining support from across the organization
Present research findings to internal and external audiences
Develop proposals, manuscripts, reports and conference presentations
Develop, document and share best practices for research with team and other internal departments
Qualifications:
Phd in health outcomes, health services research, pharmacoeconomics, health economics, public health or other similar quantitative/social sciences area along with 1+ year(s) of applied research experience strongly preferredMasters and 3+ years of applied healthcare research in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment preferred in lieu of a phd.
Demonstrated ability to manage research projects and experience in developing and presenting presentations and manuscripts suitable for external audiences required.
Peer-reviewed publication experience preferred.
Excellent statistical software programming skillsHighly proficient in sasProficiency in r, stata, spss or similar 4th generation statistical analysis programming language a plus.
Sql programming and relational database skills highly desirable
Microsoft office including outlook, word, excel and powerpoint
At least 1 year of experience working with medical and pharmacy claims data strongly preferred
At least 3 years’ experience managing and working with large data sets
Working knowledge of medical diagnosis, procedure, and other pharmacy coding schemas
Exceptional communication (written and oral), presentation skills, and the ability to effectively communicate technical and other data to broad audiences.
Proven team player - flexible, collaborative
Self-directed
Ability to manage, document and prioritize work to meet deadlines
Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to rapidly adapt to changing business needs
For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of $101,400 - $169,000, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
Helping our customers achieve healthier, more secure lives is at the heart of what we doWhile you take care of our customers, we’ll take care of you through a comprehensive benefits program that helps you be at your bestStarting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and best in class well-being and behavioral health programsWe also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and dozens of corporate discounts on essentials you use every dayFor more details on our employee benefits programs, please visit the “life at cigna” tab on our careersite: www.cigna.com/careers
About evernorth
Evernorth, cigna corporation’s health services segment, exists to elevate health for allWe`re building on our legacy and redefining health care as we know itUnbiased in how we think, we create without limitationWe partner without constraints, deliver value differently and act in the interest of humanitySolving across silos, closing gaps in care, and empowering clients, customers, and people everywhere to move onward and upwardWhen you work with us, you’ll be empowered to solve the problems others don’t, won’t or can’tJoin usWhat difference will you make?
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: seeyourself@cigna.com for supportDo not email seeyourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
Cigna has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissibleCandidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employmentThese states include: alabama, alaska, arizona, arkansas, delaware, florida, georgia, hawaii, idaho, iowa, kansas, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, nebraska, ohio, pennsylvania, texas, utah, vermont, and washington state.
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