American Heart Association · 22 hours ago
Sr. Statistical Analyst
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expThe American Heart Association is a leading organization dedicated to improving cardiovascular health. They are seeking a Senior Statistical Analyst to drive scientific discovery within their Data Science practice, utilizing advanced statistical methodologies and data science tools to analyze clinical data.
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Responsibilities
Conducts advanced data analysis using real-world patient clinical or electronic health record data by employing statistical methods to address research questions related to cardiovascular disease and health disparities
Lead study design and develop, implement, and oversee Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs), including robust predictive modeling and inference
Apply machine learning, artificial intelligence, and large language models to clinical datasets to uncover novel insights and improve analytic efficiency
Design, build, and maintain analytic code and pipelines to generate actionable insights and meet stakeholder and research requirements
Serve as a lead author or co-author, publishing research findings in high-impact scientific journals and presenting at major medical and data science conferences
Collaborate closely with clinicians and external PIs to refine research questions and translate clinical needs into technical specifications
Serve as a technical and topical expert, fostering collaboration, consulting, and acting as a liaison to Association stakeholders and external peers
Contribute to the development of communication strategies, including white papers, workshop planning, and publication roadmaps to highlight the impact of the Association’s data initiatives
Qualification
Required
A Master's or PhD degree in biostatistics, data science, biomedical informatics, computer science, epidemiology, public health, applied mathematics, engineering, or a related field
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in statistical analysis and modeling
A minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience in either R or Python programming language
Clinical domain expertise: Three (3) or more years of experience analyzing patient clinical data (EHR, claims data, or clinical registries
Deep expertise in advanced statistical methods, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and large language models
Proven experience handling large-scale, complex datasets and ensuring data quality/integrity
Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex analytic concepts to non-technical audiences
Strong project ownership and organizational skills, with a track record of managing multiple research timelines and priorities
A high level of self-motivation and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Preferred
Cardiovascular Data Analysis expertise
Extensive experience in publishing research findings in high-impact journals
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life insurance
Robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution
Employee assistance program
Employee wellness program
Telemedicine
Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees
12 paid holidays off each year
Tuition Assistance
Company
American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary health organization.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (5)
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2023 (4)
2022 (3)
2021 (2)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.62MKey Investors
Stupski FoundationAmeriCorps Public AlliesCity Furniture
2025-08-14Grant· $0.1M
2024-07-09Grant· $2.7M
2024-06-06Grant· $0.69M
Leadership Team
Jennifer Hall
Chief, Data Science and Analytics
Lynne Braggs
National, Sr. Director Digital Content Production, Creative (Marketing)
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