Clinical Research Scientist

Omada Health is on a mission to inspire and engage people in lifelong health, one step at a time.  

Job overview

Reporting to Omada’s Senior Director, Clinical & Translational Research, the Clinical Research Scientist role is part of the Clinical & Translational Research team. This role is responsible for conceptualizing research questions and studies; analyzing and interpreting data from various sources, including but not limited to internal Omada member-level data, external EHR data, healthcare claims, and clinical trials databases; and communicating results via peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, white papers, and other reports. This role is also responsible for collaborating cross-functionally with teams across the organization to design and evaluate studies with a focus on both customer and member perspectives. 

Your impact: 

• Design and conduct studies/analyses to generate evidence for Omada’s programs by writing detailed evaluation and statistical analysis plans, performing advanced statistical analyses, and interpreting and summarizing the results
• Design studies that include a mixed methods approach, collecting and synthesizing both quantitative and qualitative data
• Disseminate findings through peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, white papers, Commercial assets, and other reports
• Collaborate with Clinical Strategy and Commercial teams to translate findings into compelling customer-facing stories
• Support Omada’s research program by analyzing data from a variety of sources and clearly communicating how findings support the broader goals and context in the organization and field
• Contribute to studies by examining the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of digital health behavior change programs for chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, MSK)
• [Translational Research Scientists] Collaborate with cross-functional program squads to conduct experiments and quality improvement projects testing approaches aimed to improve engagement and clinical outcomes, using evidence-based behavioral science approaches

About you

You are passionate about understanding the impact of digital health behavior change programs on preventing and treating chronic diseases and driving changes in healthcare delivery. 

To be successful, you will need: 

• PhD in statistics, data science, biostatistics, epidemiology, psychology, or a related field
• Subject matter expertise in health behavior and chronic disease
• 3+ years (post graduate school) of experience as a data scientist, analyst, research scientist, etc., in an academic, non-profit, or industry setting. 
• Experience with statistical analytic software such as SAS, STATA, SQL, R, Python or equivalent for machine learning 
• Experience with SQL
• Extensive proficiency with Excel databases
• Ability to work with data “end to end”, from cleaning to interpretation
• 3+ years of healthcare analytics experience
• Experience with claims and EHR clinical data
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment as an individual contributor, and as part of a team with diverse experiences and skill sets

To stand out:

• Digital health industry experience
• Experience with Tableau and/or similar BI tool
• Experience working on chronic disease research (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, MSK)
• Passionate about improving health behaviors and reducing the incidence, prevalence, and severity of chronic diseases

Working Conditions:

• Remote-first environment.
• May be required to work weekends and/or nights, as a regular part of the job.
• Occasional travel to offsite locations, approximately 5% annually.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with generous annual cash bonus
• Stock options
• Remote first work from home culture
• Flexible Time Off to help you rest, recharge, and connect with loved ones
• Generous parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (and above market employer contributions)
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Two giftable Omada enrollments per calendar year
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Mental Health Support Solutions
• ...and more!

It takes a village to change health care. As we build together toward our mission, we strive to embody the following values in our day-to-day work. We hope these hold meaning for you as well as you consider Omada!

• Cultivate Trust. We listen closely and we operate with kindness. We provide respectful and candid feedback to each other.
• Seek Context. We ask to understand and we build connections. We do our research up front to move faster down the road.
• Act Boldly. We innovate daily to solve problems, improve processes, and find new opportunities for our members and customers.
• Deliver Results. We reward impact above output. We set a high bar, we’re not afraid to fail, and we take pride in our work.
• Succeed Together. We prioritize Omada’s progress above team or individual. We have fun as we get stuff done, and we celebrate together. 
• Remember Why We’re Here. We push through the challenges of changing health care because we know the destination is worth it.
  
  

About Omada Health: Omada is a virtual-first chronic care provider that nurtures lifelong health, one day at a time. Our care teams implement clinically-validated behavior change protocols for individuals with prediabetes, diabetes, hypertension, and musculoskeletal issues for consistent improvements that stack up. With more than a decade of experience and data, and 29 peer-reviewed publications that showcase our clinical and economic results, we improve health outcomes and help contain healthcare costs. 

Our scope exceeds 1,900+ customers, including health plans, health systems, and employers ranging in size from small businesses to Fortune 500s. Omada is the first virtual provider to join the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s Leadership Alliance, reflecting our aim to complement primary care providers for the benefit of our members, and affirming our guarantee to every partner: Omada works different.

Omada is thrilled to share that we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work! Please click here for more information.

We carefully hire the best talent we can find, which means actively seeking diversity of beliefs, backgrounds, education, and ways of thinking. We strive to build an inclusive culture where differences are celebrated and leveraged to inform better design and business decisions. Omada is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Below is a summary of salary ranges for this role in the following geographies:

California, New York State and Washington State Base Compensation Ranges: $132,000 - $165,000*, Colorado Base Compensation Ranges: $118,800 - $148,500*. Other states may vary.

This role is also eligible for participation in annual cash bonus and equity grants. 

*The actual offer, including the compensation package, is determined based on multiple factors, such as the candidate's skills and experience, and other business considerations.

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