For 25 years, DrFirst has empowered providers and patients to achieve better health through intelligent medication management. We improve healthcare workflows and help patients start and stay on therapy with end-to-end solutions that enhance prescription access, affordability, and adherence. Our solutions help 100 million patients a year and are used by more than 420,000 prescribers, 71,000 pharmacies, 270 EHRs and health information systems, and over 2,000 hospitals in the U.S. This is a great opportunity to be a part of a successful Healthcare IT company experiencing significant growth. Here you'll get to work with some of the smartest and most interesting people around, solving unique and complex challenges in healthcare on a scale matched by few companies. If you get excited about stretching yourself in new ways, developing yourself to your fullest potential, and care about working with smart colleagues, we want to talk to you!

The Senior Statistical Analyst will lead the design and execution of experiments that measure the real-world impact of DrFirst's solutions on patient medication adherence and abandonment rates. This role sits at the intersection of advanced statistical methodology, healthcare analytics, and business strategy. You will transform complex healthcare data into actionable insights that demonstrate value to clients and drive product improvements. This position requires both technical excellence in statistical analysis and the ability to communicate findings effectively to diverse audiences, from data scientists to C-suite executives.

Who will love this job

• A creative problem-solver who approaches analytical challenges using both traditional statistical methods and innovative approaches to deliver breakthrough insights
• An analytical thinker who examines business problems holistically and applies critical reasoning to develop optimal solutions that drive measurable outcomes
• A meticulous builder who values precision in every detail, takes pride in clean data and elegant code, and understands the power of compelling data visualization
• A self-starter who demonstrates entrepreneurial initiative, maintains a can-do attitude, collaborates effectively across teams, and delivers high-quality work with minimal oversight across multiple concurrent projects
• A curious mind who pursues continuous learning relentlessly, stays current with emerging statistical methodologies, and seeks excellence in both professional expertise and personal growth

• Design rigorous experiments and statistical tests to accurately measure the impact of DrFirst solutions on patient medication adherence and abandonment behaviors
• Develop innovative methodologies for causal inference and impact measurement in healthcare settings with complex confounding variables
• Lead statistical analysis projects from hypothesis development through final recommendations, ensuring methodological rigor at every stage
• Present findings to clients and stakeholders, translating complex statistical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences
• Communicate results effectively to internal teams and external partners, including senior leadership and healthcare decision-makers
• Build and maintain statistical models that quantify solution effectiveness and support data-driven product development
• Create compelling data visualizations that make complex analytical findings accessible and persuasive
• Support the analytics team with ad-hoc reports and analyses that address emerging business questions
• Drive continuous improvement in analytical methodologies and team processes
• Manage multiple concurrent projects effectively, balancing competing priorities and timelines while maintaining quality standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and commercial operations to ensure analyses support business objectives
• Take ownership of deliverable quality and ensure all statistical work meets the highest standards of accuracy and reproducibility

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field
• 8+ years of experience in applied statistics and experimental design
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with Python or R programming languages for statistical analysis
• 5+ years of healthcare analytics experience, preferably with focus on patient medication adherence and abandonment measurement
• Proficiency with SQL and database querying, preferably AWS Redshift
• Experience with AWS QuickSight or comparable data visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI, Looker)
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to present data insights to diverse business stakeholders and senior leadership
• Proven track record presenting technical findings to external clients or partners
• Strong understanding of statistical inference, experimental design, and causal analysis methodologies

Preferred:

• Master's degree or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or related field
• Experience with healthcare claims data, pharmacy data, or electronic health records
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory environment and value-based care models
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques and their appropriate application
• Experience with AWS data ecosystem (S3, Redshift, Athena, Glue)
• Publications or presentations at healthcare analytics or statistics conferences
• Understanding of pharmaceutical industry dynamics and patient access challenges

• 90% Desk work
• 10% Remote travel to client sites, conferences, or internal team meetings

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• Competitive compensation, with a base salary of $140,000 - $170,000 (Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience)
• Eligible for Company Performance-based Bonus Program, based on individual and company performance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K eligible after 3 months of employment, with 50% company match up to first 5% of salary contributed to the plan with a 3-year vesting schedule
• HSA for eligible employees enrolled in the HDHP, with a generous company contribution up to $500 for individual coverage and $1000 for family coverage per year
• 100% company paid short and long-term disability, AD&D, and group life insurance
• Accrued annual paid time off (PTO) of 18 days for the first 3 years of service, increasing thereafter and 7 paid holiday days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing Education funds up to $1500 annually for eligible programs after 1 year of service
• Voluntary benefits including FSA, Hospital indemnity, Accident and Critical Illness insurances

DrFirst is committed to being a Remote-First company, creating a dynamic and flexible workplace where everyone can thrive, no matter where they log in from. Check out our approach to remote work: https://drfirst.com/company/about-us/careers/.

Our recruitment process at DrFirst is straightforward and secure. You will only be contacted by our recruitment team through an official @drfirst.com email address. We will never ask you for payment or sensitive personal information, such as your social security number or banking details, at any stage of the hiring process. Additionally, we will not request that you purchase equipment or accept e-checks or checks for deposit. If you encounter any communications claiming to be from DrFirst that seem suspicious, please contact our recruitment team directly at recruiter@drfirst.com to verify the message's authenticity. Your security is important to us!

Learn more about our benefits and professional development opportunities: https://drfirst.com/company/about-us/careers/the-perks/.