Scientist (Epidemiology)

WELCOME to Aetion! We are one of the country's leading science-driven technology companies using real-world evidence to provide innovative healthcare solutions. Our Aetion Evidence Platform is used to evaluate the safety, effectiveness and value of medications, delivering better outcomes to patients, medical professionals, and clients. We've partnered with top biopharma companies and are backed by leading venture capital firms to help increase our medical research and expand our product line.
Aetion and Aetion's leadership are a recipients of a number of prestigious awards:

• Built In Boston and Built In New York 2022 Best Places to Work
• Parity.org's 2022 Best Companies for Women to Advance
• NYC Health Business Leaders's 2022 Digital Health 100
• CB Insights' 2022 Digital Health 150

Come join us!
PERKS of being an A-Teamer:

• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Daily in-office lunch stipend (and a fully stocked kitchen)
• Sabbatical opportunity after five years of employment
• Commitment to professional development opportunities with access to Skillsoft learning experience platform
• Employee-led initiatives including annual company-wide innovation day & DEI resource groups
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage w/ multiple plan options including an HSA plan with annual Aetion contributions and covered premium costs.
• Free membership to OneMedical
• Peer & company recognition programs
• Mental Health & Wellness Benefits
• Monthly educational lunch & learn

DESCRIPTION:
As a science-driven healthcare analytics company with a rapidly growing customer base, Aetion is looking for experienced epidemiologists, health economists and other scientists to strengthen our Science team.
The Scientist will be an active individual contributor role. A successful candidate will help Aetion and our customers deliver results through the use of the Aetion platform. The Scientist will work with our customers to train and mentor them on the use of the Aetion platform and to drive the initial use and long-term adoption and growth of the Aetion software platform. S/he will also work on scientific studies (descriptive, comparative effectiveness, adherence and others) to help our customers create impactful evidence for themselves and participate in high-value, multi-party engagements.
This individual will develop data connection specifications, scientific protocols, scientific validation studies, knowledge base items, videos, and other key materials, as well as participate in the delivery of studies on the Aetion platform. S/he will also help to develop and maintain Aetion's scientific assets, such as dashboards, study templates and our measure library.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with customer scientists to guide them in designing, creating and delivering scientific results using the Aetion platform
• Work with customers and Aetion teammates to create and implement detailed protocols for scientific use cases and scientific validation studies
• Develop a deep understanding of the Aetion platform and measurement system, and share that understanding with customers and teammates through 1:1 discussion, written communications and/or delivery of training seminars
• Teach and mentor customers on the use of the Aetion platform in their organization
• Develop and maintain scientific assets, such as study templates, outcomes, and measures in the Aetion Measure Library (an extensive library of measurements addressing key clinical conditions) and other deployable scientific components
• Develop and maintain knowledge base articles, documentation, and other learning materials, in text and video form
• Respond to and follow-up on customer requests submitted through the Aetion support system
• Actively collect customer feedback and ensure that feedback is shared with internal colleagues
• Higher levels of seniority will also include additional responsibilities in leadership, process development, team mentoring and recruiting

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required

• MPH, MS in epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, health economics or a related quantitative field (e.g. applied mathematics). Or a BS in a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a quantitative area within a healthcare related field

Preferred

• Experience conducting analytics with secondary data sources
• Demonstrated ability working with data structures, coding schemes, and data sources
• Working knowledge of study design and analytic methods, and/or working knowledge of research methodology and statistical methods
• Ability to engage with customers in-person, on the phone, and in writing. Client facing experience is a plus
• Experience working with or for commercial (non-academic) clients and companies. Med device experience a plus
• Experience in cross-functional teams and decision making
• Ability to self-motivate
• Ability to travel (up to 10%) to customer sites or other Aetion facilities or scientific conferences
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and successfully work with internal staff and external partners
• Resilient, collaborative, flexible, innovative

Aetion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aetion is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disabled status or, genetic information.