Principal Carelon Research Biostatistician

About this role

Anticipated End Date: 2026-08-22 Position Title: Principal Carelon Research Biostatistician Job Description:

Principal Carelon Research Biostatistician   Hybrid 1: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.    Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

As the research arm of Elevance Health, Carelon Research is a full-service CRO with more than three decades’ experience integrating data, clinical expertise, and scientific rigor with patient perspectives to accelerate impact. When studies are designed with the power of real-world health data and patient insights, decisions become clearer, connections stronger, and outcomes more meaningful. 

The Principal Carelon Research Biostatistician  is responsible for serving as the statistical lead for complex clinical research studies and represents an analytical thought leader across Carelon Research's clinical research portfolio. This researcher partners with investigators, research sponsors, academic institutions, and cross-functional project teams to design studies, develop statistical methodologies, oversee analytical execution, and communicate scientific findings that advance externally funded clinical research programs.   How You Will Make an Impact Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:   • Provides strategic input as the lead statistical subject matter expert supporting clinical research studies, study design, protocol development, outcome selection, and statistical analysis planning.

• Leads or oversees statistical analyses and application of advanced research methods for clinical research studies, including development of sample size calculations, statistical analysis plans, interim analyses, and final study reporting.

• Leads or oversees statistical teams in supporting the analytical, quality control, and operational aspects of clinical research programs while mentoring and guiding other statisticians.

• Contributes statistical expertise to research proposals, grant-supported initiatives, protocol development, and scientific publications while communicating methods, results, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

• Publishes research findings in recognized scientific publications and presents study results to investigators, clients, scientific review boards, and professional conferences.

• Serves as a statistical consultant and scientific thought leader in advanced biostatistical methodologies to support clinical research objectives and externally funded research programs.

• Contributes to organizational initiatives, scientific forums, business development efforts, and research activities that support future study opportunities and growth of the clinical research portfolio.

Minimum Requirements:   Requires a PhD and a minimum of 7 years of postdoctoral research experience or Masters degree and a minimum of 11 years of experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.   Preferred Skills, Capabilities, & Experiences:

• Clinical research experience within a Contract Research Organization (CRO), academic medical center, research institution, life sciences organization, or sponsor-funded research environment preferred.

• Expertise in analytic methods and statistical programming using SAS, R, or similar tools to support clinical research studies, statistical analysis plans, and publication-quality research preferred.

• Experience designing clinical research studies, developing sample size calculations, statistical analysis plans, outcome measures, and advanced statistical methodologies including survival analysis, causal inference, and experimental design preferred.

• Experience supporting federally funded research programs, grant-funded studies, or academic research collaborations preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with investigators, physicians, pharmaceutical sponsors, and cross-functional research teams while providing statistical leadership throughout the study lifecycle preferred.

• Strong scientific communication skills with experience presenting complex statistical findings, authoring publications, and communicating research results to both technical and non-technical audiences preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $ 136,000.00 to $ 234,600.00 annually.

Locations: Columbus, OH; Illinois; Massachusetts; New Jersey; & Virginia.

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company.  The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws .   

*The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on t

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