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UCB

Medical Outcomes Liaison, Central

Houston, TX · On-site

$156K - $238K/yr

Make your mark for patients We are seeking a Medical Outcomes Liaison (MOL), Central to serve as a ... Support field-based research collaborations and HEOR data generation. * Serve as an expert ...

UCB

Medical Outcomes Liaison, Central

Dallas, TX · On-site

$156K - $238K/yr

Make your mark for patients We are seeking a Medical Outcomes Liaison (MOL), Central to serve as a ... Support field-based research collaborations and HEOR data generation. * Serve as an expert ...

UCB

Medical Outcomes Liaison, Central

Dallas, TX · Hybrid

$156K - $238K/yr

Make your mark for patients We are seeking a Medical Outcomes Liaison (MOL), Central to serve as a ... Support fieldbased research collaborations and HEOR data generation. * Serve as an expert ...

UCB

Medical Outcomes Liaison, Central

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$156K - $238K/yr

Make your mark for patients We are seeking a Medical Outcomes Liaison (MOL), Central to serve as a ... Support fieldbased research collaborations and HEOR data generation. * Serve as an expert ...

MD Anderson

Research Assistant I / Body Imaging Research

Houston, TX · On-site

$18.25 - $25.25/hr

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The ideal candidate is a physician with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent medical degree, prior radiology training, and a strong interest in clinical, translational, or outcomes research.

Elevance Health

Research Scientist Senior

Grand Prairie, TX · On-site +1

$93K - $118K/yr

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Responsible for leadership in assessing scientific research that contributes to the transformation of health outcomes research to achieve a substantial national/global leadership. This role will ...

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How much do outcomes researcher jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for outcomes researcher in Texas is $105,372.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,400.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an outcomes researcher?

Outcomes researchers study the end results of healthcare practices and interventions, focusing on how they affect patients’ health and quality of life. They analyze data to determine the effectiveness, benefits, and risks of treatments, procedures, and policies. By evaluating real-world outcomes, these professionals help improve healthcare decision-making, policy, and patient care. Outcomes researchers often work in hospitals, universities, insurance companies, or pharmaceutical firms.

What is the difference between Outcomes Researcher vs Clinical Research Coordinator?

AspectOutcomes ResearcherClinical Research Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in health sciences, statistics, or related fields; experience in researchBachelor's degree, often in health or science; certification may be preferred
Work EnvironmentAcademic institutions, healthcare organizations, research firmsHospitals, clinics, research sites
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in healthcare research, policy analysis, and outcomes studiesUsed in clinical trial management and patient coordination
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding research roles focused on data analysis and outcomesUnderstanding roles in clinical trial coordination

Outcomes Researchers analyze data to evaluate healthcare results and inform policy, while Clinical Research Coordinators manage the logistics of clinical trials. Both roles require research experience but differ in focus and daily tasks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an outcomes researcher, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Outcomes Researcher, you need a strong background in epidemiology, biostatistics, and health economics, typically supported by an advanced degree in public health or a related field. Familiarity with statistical analysis software such as SAS, R, or STATA, and experience with large healthcare databases are highly valued, along with relevant certifications (e.g., CPH). Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex findings to diverse stakeholders set top candidates apart. These skills are crucial for designing robust studies, generating actionable insights, and supporting evidence-based decision-making in healthcare.

How does an outcomes researcher typically collaborate with clinical and data science teams?

Outcomes Researchers often work closely with both clinical experts and data scientists to design and execute studies that assess the effectiveness of healthcare interventions. They help translate clinical questions into measurable outcomes and ensure that study designs are robust and relevant. Collaboration usually involves regular interdisciplinary meetings, joint development of research protocols, and shared analysis of data. This teamwork is essential to produce meaningful insights that can inform policy, clinical practice, and product development.

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Infographic showing various Outcomes Researcher job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 88% In-person, 6% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,372 per year, or $50.7 per hour.

Research Scientist II - Health and Clinical Outcomes Research

UTMB Health

Galveston, TX

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

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DEPT MARKETING STATEMENT:

UTMB's new Center for Health and Clinical Outcomes Research (H-COR) seeks Research Scientists to advance decision-grade evidence from real-world data to study and understand human health. H-COR leverages Epic EHR (Clarity/Caboodle and Cosmos), TriNetX, Medicare and other administrative data. H-COR has an interest in pairing outcomes research with secure, principled integration of high-dimensional modalities (e.g., transcriptomics, proteomics, pathogen genomics). Also of interest is the utilization of novel data sources including those derived from social media, mobile phones, wearables, and other digital sources. Researchers at H-COR collaborate across all five UTMB schools

JOB DESCRIPTION:     
Conducts innovative scientific investigation by developing theories and devising scientific methods and procedures to apply scientific principles, theories and research in projects related to the mission of UTMB. Committed to the discovery of new innovative biomedical and health services knowledge leading to increasingly effective and accessible health care. Assures competence as a fully trained scientist in a specific discipline or area of expertise. 


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Leading and contributing to high-impact health and clinical outcomes research 
  • Planning and performing advanced data analyses using UTMB's exceptional data infrastructure, with particular emphasis on electronic health record (EHR) data including EPIC, EPIC Cosmos, TriNetX, and Medicare administrative datasets
  • Building transparent cohort definitions and phenotypes using ICD-10/PCS, CPT/HCPCS, LOINC, and RxNorm
  • Implementing modern causal-inference strategies (e.g., target-trial emulation, robust confounding control, time-to-event and longitudinal models, principled handling of missingness, falsification and sensitivity analyses)
  • Collaborating across UTMB's schools on defined research programs
  • Contributing to abstracts, manuscripts, and grant applications as PI/Co-I or key personnel
  • Integrating clinical timelines with multi-omics and other high-dimensional data while preserving clinical interpretability and privacy
  • Presenting research at professional meetings and conferences
  • Participating in H-COR's monthly works-in-progress seminars


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph. D, M.D, D.O., or D.V.M in related field and one year of related experience.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant discipline (health services research, epidemiology, biostatistics, data science, computer science, or a closely related field) 
  • A track record in health and clinical outcomes methods 
  • Demonstrated expertise analyzing clinical and population-health data with specific experience in EHR analytics 
  • Proficiency with large healthcare databases (Epic, Epic Cosmos, TriNetX, Medicare) 
  • Fluency in at least two of R, Python, SAS, and SQL 
  • Excellent scientific writing and communication 
  • Evidence of peer-reviewed publications commensurate with career stage 
  • Experience with OMOP and HL7 FHIR data models 
  • Hands-on practice with target-trial emulation and advanced propensity and longitudinal methods 
  • Clinically oriented NLP and time-aware feature extraction 
  • Familiarity with multi-omics data structures and cautious EHR-omics linkage
  • Experience in HPC or cloud settings (e.g., TACC, Azure, AWS) and workflow engines that promote end-to-end reproducibility 
  • Mentorship of analysts or trainees 
  • A record of effective, cross-disciplinary collaboration in an academic health-sciences environment


SALARY:
Commensurate with experience. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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