Role Description
Cadence is looking for a
Clinical Research Statistician
to own how we design studies, analyze results, and communicate outcomes. This role sits at the intersection of clinical research, claims-based analytics, and commercial strategy.
You will lead applied, real-world evidence efforts that demonstrate the impact of Cadence’s programs to payers, partners, and external audiences. This is not an academic role - success means translating rigorous analysis into clear, defensible stories that support growth, partnerships, and credibility.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Lead applied clinical research and outcomes strategy in-house clinical data and partner with third-party actuary for claims data
• Design and defend statistically sound analyses that demonstrate impact across cost, utilization, and outcomes
• Own publication-ready research including study design, documentation, compliance, and submission
• Partner closely with payer- and client-facing teams to support ongoing conversations around clinical research
• Translate complex methods and results into clear, executive-ready narratives
• Collaborate with ops and finance to align outcomes with ROI and cost narratives
• Establish repeatable processes, standards, and reporting for outcomes research across the company
• Act as the internal authority on methodology, assumptions, and research integrity
Qualifications
• PhD strongly preferred or MBA with a strong foundation in statistics or data science
• 8+ years of experience in applied clinical research, outcomes research, or real-world evidence
• Hands-on experience working with claims data and/or outcomes analyses in a commercial setting
• Advanced proficiency in statistical programming (Python/R/SQL) with the ability to independently extract, validate, and analyze raw data end-to-end.
• Experience in payer, insurance, health services research, or similar environments preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting publication-quality research
• Ability to clearly explain and defend methods and results in commercial and executive settings
• Ability to make defensible calls quickly and iterate as data and the product matures
Benefits
• Autonomy to tackle big, complex problems that matter
• An opportunity to improve lives every single day
• A chance to shape a category‑defining company at scale
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive total compensation and meaningful equity
• TelaDoc (virtual primary care)
• National and local discounts powered by TriNet
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
• Remote equipment setup and home office stipend
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K and 401K match
• Charitable Donation Match program
• Location: Remote