[Remote] Principal Analytics Analyst - Healthcare Data

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Surescripts serves the nation through simpler, trusted health intelligence sharing, in order to increase patient safety, lower costs and ensure quality care. The Principal Analytics Analyst leads high-impact, complex analytics initiatives that advance product strategy and commercial outcomes across the healthcare ecosystem.ResponsibilitiesLead the design and delivery of complex analytics initiatives (descriptive through prescriptive), selecting appropriate methodologies and ensuring statistical/analytical integrityFrame ambiguous, high-stakes questions into analytic strategies, measurement frameworks, and decision-ready insights that support product development and sales enablementDrive development of advanced models and decision frameworks (e.g., forecasting, propensity/risk models, segmentation, scenario analysis), including robust validation and monitoring recommendationsSet expectations for analytic rigor: reproducibility standards, documentation norms, sensitivity analyses, and transparent communication of limitations and assumptionsNavigate and analyze complex healthcare transaction data, where data structures, definitions, and quality may be ambiguous, requiring problem-solving to define metrics, validate assumptions, and produce usable datasetsInfluence the broader data/analytics ecosystem at Surescripts by defining reusable datasets, semantic layer requirements, KPI definitions, and analysis accelerators in collaboration with engineering and BI partnersMentor colleagues and team members; provide technical leadership through review, coaching, and development of best practices and playbooksClearly communicate analytics methods and results to technical, executive, and client audiences, as neededIdentify opportunities for new analytics capabilities, tools, or processes that increase impact, reliability, and speed-to-insightSkillsMaster's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Epidemiology, Health Economics, or related field required8+ years of experience in advanced analytics, with substantial healthcare analytics experience preferredEvidence of leading complex, cross-functional analytics that drove material product, commercial, or strategic outcomes; preferred experience with medication adherence analytics, prior authorization and utilization management analytics, health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), and/or growth marketing analyticsExpert-level SQL and strong Python/R; deep knowledge of statistical methods, machine learning (where appropriate), and analytical experimentation/measurement designDemonstrated ability to work with messy, real-world data (e.g., inconsistent schemas, missing fields, or conflicting definitions) and identify, troubleshoot, and resolve data quality issuesStrong data visualization and executive storytelling skill; ability to build “narratives that travel” across stakeholder typesComfort working with large-scale healthcare datasets and navigating governance/privacy constraints responsiblyDemonstrated ability to lead without authority: set direction, align stakeholders, and raise standards across teamsStrong track record mentoring others and improving team capability through reusable assets and best practicesPhD preferred but not mandatoryBenefitsComprehensive healthcare (including infertility coverage)Generous paid time off including paid childbirth and parental leave and mental health daysPet insurance401(k) with company match and immediate vestingCompany OverviewSurescripts connects pharmacies, payers, PBMs, physicians, hospitals, HIEs and EHRs to more easily and securely share health information. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://surescripts.com/.