Sr Statistical Analyst
Sr Statistical Analyst
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Overview
Since our founding in 1924 weve cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half but there is still so much more to do. To overcome todays biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement be part of the progress and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter and so does the impact you can make with us.
The American Heart Association is thrilled to have an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Statistical Analyst at our National Centeroffice located inDallas TX. This position can be home based.
This is a full time benefits eligible grant funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on June 30 2026 with the possibility of extension.
We are hiring a Senior Statistical Analyst to leverage cuttingedge data science tools and methodologies on realworld clinical data for scientific research in precision medicine. Join a rapidly growing team of professionals working to build a worldclass data science practice with a focus on solving realworld health challenge and reduce the health disparities. You will also identify and analyze the realworld clinical data to address scientific questions define data strategy build statistical analysis methodology and plan and help us building solutions and tools to help answer complex clinical research questions with a focus on health disparities.
Our work includes novel areas including machine learning/ AI data visualization and cloud technology. You will closely work with American Heart Association data scientists engineers clinical and research scientists to creatively address medical research challenges. Join us to expand your technical career through the lens of work on many novel projects and use cases to expand your proficiency in realworld health care data statistical analysis data science and AI skills on healthcare.
The Association offers many resources to help you maintain worklife harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful you will have access to Heart U our awardwinning corporate university as well as additional training and support locally.
#TheAHALife is our company culture our way of life reflecting commitment to fostering an inclusive environment our focus on worklife harmonization and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn Instagram Facebook X (formerly Twitter) and at heart.jobs.
Responsibilities
- Conducts advanced data analysis using realworld patient clinical or electronic health record data by employing the statistical methods to address crucial research questions related to cardiovascular disease health disparities and equity
- Provides statistical analysis and reports including hypothesis testing forecasting and predictive analytics
- Collaborate with data engineers data scientists project managers clinicians and domain experts to refine research questions and prepare the statistical analysis plan and report
- Share your discoveries with the global scientific community by publishing your research findings in high impact journals and presenting work at scientific meetings
- Serve as a technical and topical expert fostering collaboration consulting and acting as a liaison to Association stakeholders and external peers
- Lead cohort meetings and workshops for data science awardees
- Attend relevant external conferences and facilitating consultative sessions with volunteer Task Forces and other Association experts
- Contribute your expertise to the development and of communication plans and strategies including network engagement written pieces workshop planning and publication strategies
Qualifications
- Minimum of five 5 years of experience in statistical analysis and modeling which includes hypothesis testing logistic and linear regression parametric and nonparametric methods
- A minimum of three 3 years of experience using R programming language (Python is a plus)
- Proficiency in both statistical modeling and machine learning algorithms model tuning and validation of developed algorithms
- Three 3 or more years of experience in patient clinical data analysis
- Experience working with largescale complex data sets such as Electronic Health Record data or research cohort data in the clinical domain
- Strong computer skills and ability to use necessary databases and software
- Expertise in crafting statistical analysis plans
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings effectively to stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills effective time management responsibility and selfmotivation
- Less than 5 travel availability
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud deployment (AWS Azure GCP)
- Cardiovascular Data Analysis expertise
- Previous experience in a healthcare or research environment
- Extensive experience in publishing research findings in highimpact journals
A Masters or PhD degree in biostatistics data science biomedical informatics epidemiology public health computer science applied mathematics engineering or a related field
If youre ready to make a significant impact and contribute to a world of healthier lives we invite you to apply for this exciting Sr. Statistical Analyst role at the American Heart Association. Your expertise will help shape the future of healthcare research and improve lives worldwide.
Compensation & Benefits
The expected pay range will be $90000 to $130000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.
- Compensation Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. Thats why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments as needed.
- Performance and Recognition You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs.
- Benefits We offer a wide array of benefits including medical dental vision disability and life insurance along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee wellbeing we also offer an employee assistance program employee wellness program and telemedicine and medical consultation.
- Professional Development You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Associations national online university with more than 100000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
- WorkLife Harmonization The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year which includes several days off at the end of the year.
- Tuition Assistance We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities or for potential future positions in the organization.
The American Heart Associations 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science policy and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.
At American Heart Association American Stroke Association our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer healthier lives regardless of race ethnicity gender gender identity religion age language sexual orientation national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. Were committed to ensuring our workforce workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
