How you will help
As a Lead Healthcare Data Analyst, Real World Data Solutions (RWDS), you will apply your healthcare data analytics expertise to support pre-sales solutioning, helping clients and internal teams assess data feasibility, shape analytic approaches, and identify the right data assets to support prospective licensing opportunities. You will conduct discovery and translate clients' research and business questions into actionable analyses by leveraging the largest healthcare data ecosystem in the US. You will apply an analytical lens to define populations of interest, apply appropriate inclusion and exclusion criteria, evaluate longitudinal patient journeys, and validate outputs with a critical eye. In collaboration with colleagues, you will identify patients and educate clients on the data suppliers in the HealthVerity Marketplace (HVM) that capture the necessary data elements to conduct RWD-based studies and produce regulatory-grade real world evidence (RWE).
What you will do
- Efficiently query multiple data types (medical and pharmacy claims, EMR, lab, chargemaster) using SQL to identify populations of interest in HVM data, apply appropriate inclusion and exclusion criteria, and assess outputs using univariate analysis, distributions, trends, and data investigations.
- Empower clients to generate RWE utilizing best-in-class observational research by conducting pre-sale feasibility analyses of varying breadth and depth.
- Own cross-functional alignment between Sales and Data Delivery teams, establishing operational best practices and ensuring seamless, on-time, and accurate delivery of data.
- Develop and communicate technical, clinical, operational, and business specifications to internal and external teams, translating analytical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- Lead the development and maintenance of internal documentation, analytics automation, AI enablement, and other process improvement initiatives to support internal team efficiency, effectiveness, and growth.
- Showcase HealthVerity’s strategic value through independent thought leadership and reinforce our standing in the RWE space.
- Leverage AI in innovative ways to enhance workflows and improve internal efficiency.
How success will be defined
- Creatively and strategically position HealthVerity to win by building trust and credibility as a subject matter expert (SME) in healthcare data, RWD feasibility, and client-facing analytics
- Take end-to-end ownership of pre-sale data solutioning and drive to completion
- Dedicate 5-10% of working hours to team and individual improvement
- Ensure high-quality and accurate presales feasibilities and data requirements for delivery by validating outputs, identifying risks, and applying a critical eye to analytical assumptions
Required skills and experience
- Graduate degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Clinical Informatics, or related quantitative field
- At least 4 years experience in a consultative, client-facing role
- At least 6 years experience using SQL, programming against large relational databases leveraging interoperably-linked, patient-level data at scale
- Healthcare data expert across various data types (e.g. open/closed claims, inpatient/ambulatory EMR, commercial labs, social determinants, etc.) and codified healthcare data standards (e.g. ICD, CPT, HCPCS, NDC, CVX, LOINC, NUCC, NPPES, etc.), with an understanding of why data standards matter in regulatory contexts
- Experience evaluating fit-for-purpose data and implementing research protocols, including defining populations of interest, applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, and validating analytical outputs
- Experienced applying RWD to specific healthcare and life sciences-related research questions and use cases, such as RWE/epidemiology, HEOR, R&D, commercial, public health
Desired skills and experience
- Hands-on experience working with real-world patient data, including open and closed claims, EMR, and lab data.
- Strong understanding of healthcare data structure, longitudinal patient journeys, and how data is used to support patient-level analysis.
- Ability to apply epidemiological thinking to define populations of interest, develop inclusion and exclusion criteria, and critically validate analytical outputs.
- Experience working with healthcare coding systems such as ICD, CPT, HCPCS, NDC, and/or LOINC, with an understanding of the importance of data standards in regulated healthcare contexts.
- Comfortable interpreting and communicating analytical outputs, including distributions, trends, cohort definitions, and feasibility results.
- Skilled at translating analytical concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong client-facing communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging based on audience, urgency, and business need.
- Able to partner closely with Sales and cross-functional teams to deliver timely, useful insights, even in fast-moving or evolving situations.
- Consultative, proactive problem solver who can balance speed, accuracy, and practical business impact.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage projects, identify risks, and support intended outcomes.
- Collaborative team player who takes initiative and works effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Comfortable working in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment without sacrificing analytical rigor or accuracy.
- Committed to continuous personal and professional development
- Experience with healthcare analytics tools such as SQL, Python, and/or R.
- Ability to travel occasionally to HealthVerity HQ in Philadelphia, PA.
Base salary for the role is commensurate with experience and can range between $150,000 - 190,000 + annual bonus opportunity.
Hiring Locations
Our main office is located in Center City, Philadelphia, where we operate on a hybrid model with in-office work required three days a week for local employees. We believe collaboration is most effective when teams come together, which is why we prioritize hiring in the Philadelphia area.
For certain roles, we also hire from hub locations—regions where we have an established presence with multiple team members working remotely. While these employees primarily work from home, we bring them together in person at least once a year for team-building, collaboration, and strategic planning.
Due to tax and labor regulations, we can only hire from specific states. Remote work is supported in the following key hub locations and approved states:
Hub Locations:
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Boston, Massachusetts
- New York City, New York
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Washington, D.C.
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Chicago, Illinois
Approved States for Remote Work:
CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, and VA.
About HealthVerity
HealthVerity is the leader in privacy-protected real-world data exchange, transforming how healthcare and life sciences organizations connect and analyze disparate patient data. By enabling access to the industry’s largest RWD ecosystem, HealthVerity supports critical applications in clinical development, commercial strategy, regulatory decision-making, and public health. To learn more about HealthVerity, visit healthverity.com.
Why you'll love working here
We are making a difference – Our technology is at the forefront of some of the biggest healthcare challenges in the world.
We are one team – Our people define our culture and always will. We take time out to celebrate each other, and acknowledge the value that each of us adds towards our greater mission. Come share all you have to offer.
We are learners – Every team member is continually learning, no matter if we've been in a role for one year or much longer. We are committed to learning and implementing what is best for our clients, partners, and each other.
Benefits & Perks
Our benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support and enrich the experience of our full-time employees, with eligibility limited to those in permanent positions.
- Compensation: competitive base salary & annual bonus opportunity (for non-commissioned roles)
- Benefits: We offer health, dental, and vision coverage starting on day 1. We also offer a 401(k) plan and an equity program, with new hire equity grants beginning at the Director level and above.
- Flexible location: Remote workdays and 3 days a week of in-office collaboration for team members in the Philadelphia area. Check location requirements with the recruiting team.
- Generous PTO: Take time off as needed, targeted at 4 weeks per year, including vacation, personal and sick time, plus paid parental leave.
- Parental Leave: 12 weeks paid leave for childbearing, surrogacy, and adoption; 6 weeks for non-childbearing parents.
- Comprehensive and individualized onboarding: mentorship program, departmental talks, and a library of resources are available beginning day 1 for each new team member to minimize the stress of starting a new job
- Professional development: biweekly 1:1s, hands-on leadership that is goal-and growth-oriented for each team member, and an annual budget to support professional development pursuits
We believe incorporating different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds make us stronger and encourages an environment where ageism, racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia or any other form of discrimination are not tolerated. All qualified job applicants will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. At HealthVerity, we’re working towards an innovative and connected future for healthcare data and believe the future is better together. We can only do that if everyone has a seat at the table.
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@healthverity.com
Remote opportunities are not available in all areas and require team members to work from a fixed location due to tax and labor law implications - specific questions about remote positions can be discussed during the interview process with your recruiter.