Senior Quantitative Scientist, Implementation

veranahealth

New York, United States, San Francisco, California, United States Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, Remote · New York · Remote

Posted Aug 12, 2026

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Job description

Verana Health, a digital health company that delivers quality drug lifecycle and medical practice insights from an exclusive real-world data network, recently secured a $150 million Series E led by Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Inc. (JJDC) and Novo Growth, the growth-stage investment arm of Novo Holdings.

Existing Verana Health investors GV (formerly Google Ventures), Casdin Capital, and Brook Byers also joined the round, as well as notable new investors, including the Merck Global Health Innovation Fund, THVC, and Breyer Capital.

We are driven to create quality real-world data in ophthalmology, neurology, urology, and oncology to accelerate quality insights across the drug lifecycle and within medical practices. Additionally, we are driven to advance the quality of care and quality of life for patients. DRIVE defines our internal purpose and is the galvanizing force that helps ground us in a shared corporate culture. DRIVE is: Diversity, Responsibility, Integrity, Voice-of-Customer and End-Results. Click here to read more about our culture and values.

Our headquarters are located in San Francisco and we have additional offices in Knoxville, TN and New York City with employees working remotely in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI. All employees are required to have permanent residency in one of these states. Candidates who are willing to relocate are also encouraged to apply.

We prefer candidates who live in the Eastern or Central time zones to allow for easy collaboration and highly prefer those who are in the New York metro and can work on a hybrid schedule.

Why Join Us?

Verana Health is revolutionizing patient care and clinical research by utilizing physician expertise and artificial intelligence to unlock the true potential of real-world data. With exclusive access to the world's largest patient data sources in oncology, ophthalmology, neurology, and urology Verana is powering real-world evidence generation. Clinicians utilize these insights to improve the quality of care and quality of life for patients, and life sciences companies rely on the insights to accelerate the development of new therapies. Verana is backed by industry leaders like Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Inc., Novo Growth, GV, Casdin Capital, and Merck Global Health Innovation Fund. Join us to bring innovation at scale and improve patient outcomes!

We offer comprehensive benefits that include:

Market-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
401(k) match
Flexible time off programs
Paid parental leave
Annual learning and wellness stipend

More About Verana

We believe that diverse teams build better products and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to do their best work. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) or OPT/STEM extension support for this position at this time.
While we are remote friendly, we have a preference for candidates within close commuting proximity to our Bay Area or NYC office hubs.

To learn more about Verana Health, please visit veranahealth.com or watch our introduction video.

*Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.*

Job Title: Senior Quantitative Scientist, Implementation

Why This Role Matters:

As a Senior Quantitative Scientist at Verana Health, you play a pivotal part in revolutionizing the way life science companies utilize data for clinical development and commercial impact. Your expertise will fuel scalable, reproducible research that drives increased efficiency and innovation. The Data & Science team’s work directly improves quality of care for patients, and your technical leadership will help us harness data’s full potential—ensuring clinical insights translate into better health outcomes..

What You Get to Do:

Lead hands-on development and implementation of robust, scalable analytic workflows using real-world, messy healthcare data
Design, code, and execute high-quality analyses that power real-world evidence for commercial life science projects
Serve as the technical authority establishing best practices in code review, version control, and reproducibility (GitHub, analytic workflows, documentation)
Act as a technical advisor, framing the business impact of investments in scalable processes and infrastructure
Drive and execute commercial retrospective studies using electronic health records (EHR) data, including statistical analysis planning and algorithm development
Collaborate cross-functionally (Commercial, Product, Medical, Engineering) to translate clinical questions into actionable analytic approaches
Present and communicate findings to internal and external partners, supporting decision-making and innovation
Contribute to a culture of learning and scientific rigor, continuously improving methodological standards

Skills and Experience that Will Help You Succeed:

Master’s or Doctorate in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Statistics, or related quantitative field, or equivalent hands-on experience
5+ years of direct experience with healthcare datasets (EHR, outcomes, messy/complex data) and advanced analytical methodologies
Expertise in R, Python, PySpark, cloud environments (AWS), Databricks, and Git-based workflows
Demonstrated leadership in technical and analytic workflow optimization
Strong track record supporting life sciences, pharmaceutical, or biotech organizations with impactful analytic services
Proven expertise coding and analyzing observational datasets to generate real-world insights
Depth of experience communicating findings across technical and non-technical teams
Ability to balance scientific rigor with pragmatic approaches in a fast-paced, commercial environment

Salary Range: $141,441 - $176,801 (A geographic premium may be applied to base salary)

Final note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Verana, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Caution to Job Applicants: Be vigilant against potential scams. Verana Health will never ask for payment or personal information upfront. Verify company details, cross-check job offers, and trust your instincts. Any legitimate job offer will be received by a Verana Health email account (not via gmail, text or other means) Report suspicious activities to protect yourself and others in the job-seeking community.

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Pay ranges may vary for market conditions, location, and experience.

National Pay Range

$141,441—$176,801 USD