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RTI International

Senior Research Statistician

Durham, NC

$84K - $103K/yr

As a Senior Research Statistician, you will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside health economists, statisticians, epidemiologists, and systematic literature review ...

RTI International

Senior Research Statistician

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

$84K - $104K/yr

As a Senior Research Statistician, you will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside health economists, statisticians, epidemiologists, and systematic literature review ...

Highmark Health

Senior Research Statistician

New York, NY

$95K - $117K/yr

JOB SUMMARY This position is the lead statistician for a team focused on supporting scholarly research primarily using administrative (e.g., healthcare claims, medical records) and public data ...

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RTI International

Senior Research Statistician

Durham, NC · On-site

$84K - $103K/yr

As a Senior Research Statistician, you will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside health economists, statisticians, epidemiologists, and systematic literature review ...

RTI International

Senior Research Statistician

Raleigh, NC

$84K - $104K/yr

As a Senior Research Statistician, you will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside health economists, statisticians, epidemiologists, and systematic literature review ...

RTI International

Senior Research Statistician

$89K - $109K/yr

As a Senior Research Statistician, you will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside health economists, statisticians, epidemiologists, and systematic literature review ...

RTI International

$86K - $106K/yr

As a Senior Research Statistician, you will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside health economists, statisticians, epidemiologists, and systematic literature review ...

RTI International

Senior Research Statistician

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$84K - $104K/yr

As a Senior Research Statistician, you will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside health economists, statisticians, epidemiologists, and systematic literature review ...

RTI International

Senior Research Statistician

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$84K - $104K/yr

As a Senior Research Statistician, you will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside health economists, statisticians, epidemiologists, and systematic literature review ...

Highmark Health

Senior Research Statistician

$89K - $109K/yr

JOB SUMMARY This position is the lead statistician for a team focused on supporting scholarly research primarily using administrative (e.g., healthcare claims, medical records) and public data ...

New

University of Pittsburgh

Statistician I

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Essential Functions Performs expert statistical analysis and summary reports on research data/sets using advanced techniques and analyzes data using statistical or mathematical software. Designs ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for research statistician in the United States is $86,921.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Research Statistician collects, analyzes, and interprets data to support research projects across various fields such as healthcare, economics, and social sciences. They design experiments, develop statistical models, and use software like R, SAS, or Python to draw meaningful insights. Their work helps organizations make data-driven decisions, validate hypotheses, and improve methodologies. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in statistical software, and attention to detail are essential for this role.

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Research Statisticians often face challenges such as managing large and complex datasets, dealing with incomplete or inconsistent data, and selecting the most appropriate statistical methods for varied research questions. They must also communicate complex results clearly to non-technical stakeholders, which requires both technical expertise and strong communication skills. Collaboration with researchers, subject matter experts, and data managers is common, making the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams crucial. Overcoming these challenges is key to ensuring the accuracy and relevance of research findings that inform organizational or scientific decisions.

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To thrive as a Research Statistician, you need a strong background in mathematics, statistical theory, and data analysis, usually demonstrated by an advanced degree in statistics or a related field. Proficiency with statistical software such as SAS, R, Python, and experience with data management systems is commonly required, and certifications such as SAS Certified Statistical Business Analyst can be advantageous. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you interpret results and collaborate with cross-functional teams. These competencies are essential for designing robust studies, ensuring data integrity, and providing valuable insights to drive decision-making.

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Senior Research Statistician

RTI International

Durham, NC

$84K - $103K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

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7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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About the Hiring Group

RTI Health Solutions (RTI-HS), a wholly owned subsidiary of RTI International, is an independent and internationally recognized research organization. We provide healthcare consulting and research expertise to optimize decision-making for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device products across the development and marketing life cycle. Clients rely on our expertise, quality standards, and integrity to guide their product development and regulatory and market access strategies. Our service groupings include Value, Access, and HEOR; Patient-Centered and Outcomes Research; Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Medical Communications; Global Business Operations; and Strategic Consulting and Growth. RTI-HS has office locations in the US, UK, Spain, France, and Sweden.

RTI Health Solutions partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and other healthcare industry clients to generate evidence that informs healthcare decision-making around the world. As a Senior Research Statistician, you will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside health economists, statisticians, epidemiologists, and systematic literature review specialists to conduct innovative analyses that evaluate the clinical, humanistic, and economic value of healthcare interventions.

What You'll Do
We are currently seeking a talented Senior Research Statistician to join our growing Evidence Synthesis and Statistics team. Key responsibilities include:
 

Scientific Research and Statistical Analysis

  • Independently develop statistical analysis plans, create analysis datasets, perform complex statistical analyses, interpret findings, and prepare technical reports across a broad range of health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) projects.
  • Lead and conduct statistical analyses for the purposes of health technology assessment, including, but not limited to:
    • Indirect treatment comparisons including network meta-analyses (NMA), matching-adjusted indirect comparisons (MAICs), simulated treatment comparisons (STCs), etc.
    • Survival analyses
    • Utility analyses
    • Real-world evidence (RWE) analyses for use in health economic and early disease modeling
    • Bayesian and other advanced statistical methodologies
  • Develop, validate, document, and maintain statistical programming code and analytical tools using R, STATA, and/or other statistical packages.
  • Provide statistical expertise and methodological guidance to multidisciplinary project teams, recommending appropriate analytical approaches to address client questions.
  • Stay current with emerging statistical methodologies and contribute to the development and application of innovative analytical techniques across client projects.

Project Delivery

  • Independently manage statistical workstreams across multiple client engagements, ensuring delivery of high-quality analyses on time, within budget, and to scientific standards.
  • Serve as the statistical lead on assigned projects, coordinating analytical activities and collaborating with health economists, systematic literature review specialists, and project managers.
  • Identify project risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and communicate progress and technical issues proactively to project leadership and clients.
  • Mentor junior statisticians by providing technical guidance, code review, and support for professional development.

Scientific Communication & Business Development

  • Prepare high-quality statistical reports, study documentation, manuscripts, abstracts, posters, conference presentations, and client-facing deliverables.
  • Present statistical methods and findings to internal teams, clients, and external scientific audiences.
  • Contribute to business development activities by supporting proposal development, preparing statistical sections of proposals, developing analytical approaches, estimating level of effort, and participating in client discussions where appropriate.
  • Proactively build client relationships as well as a portfolio of active client-based work.
  • Scope and develop proposals based on evaluation of client requirements.
  • Partner with senior scientific staff to develop innovative statistical methodologies and technical solutions that differentiate RTI Health Solutions in competitive proposals.
  • Support capability presentations and thought leadership initiatives that strengthen RTI's scientific reputation.

Team Leadership & Professional Development

  • Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment that encourages continuous learning and methodological advancement.
  • Mentor junior team members on statistical methodology, programming practices, and scientific communication.
  • Contribute to internal initiatives focused on process improvement, reusable analytical tools, and methodological innovation.
  • Maintain expertise in advanced statistical programming using R, WinBUGS/OpenBUGS/JAGS, SAS, STATA, and emerging analytical technologies.

What You'll Need
  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years, Master's degree with 3+ years, or PhD with relevant experience in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience independently designing and executing statistical analyses in healthcare research, clinical research, HEOR, epidemiology, or related consulting environments.
  • Advanced programming proficiency in R is required; experience with STATA, SAS, or Bayesian software is preferred.
  • Experience contributing to client-facing scientific deliverables and multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret scientific literature and communicate complex statistical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

EEO & Pay Equity Statements

For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here.

RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

For Applicants in Massachusetts Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.


At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years, Master's degree with 3+ years, or PhD with relevant experience in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience independently designing and executing statistical analyses in healthcare research, clinical research, HEOR, epidemiology, or related consulting environments.
  • Advanced programming proficiency in R is required; experience with STATA, SAS, or Bayesian software is preferred.
  • Experience contributing to client-facing scientific deliverables and multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret scientific literature and communicate complex statistical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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