Sr. Research Data Analyst
American Medical Association· Non-profit Organization Management· Oct 22, 2026 · 6d ago
Chicago, IL
Hybrid
Full-time
Senior
$87K–$116K
Job description
Sr. Research Data Analyst (Hybrid)
Chicago, IL
The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
At
AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We
foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to
perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care
and the communities we serve.
We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.
We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Sr. Research Data Analyst (Hybrid) on our Physician Satisfaction team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.
As a Sr Data Analyst, you will independently own assigned data analysis projects from start to finish as part of broader research projects. Applies expertise to determine appropriate statistical techniques, tests, models, and analytical approaches based on research questions, and provides direction on analytical methods as needed. Collaborates with research teams on study design and implementation and leads improvements in data analysis and statistical reporting practices.
This role requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in their job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines. This role solves complex problems and works with independence, receiving minimal guidance. This role may drive defined workstreams within a broader project or may have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives. Typically acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Data Analysis and Insights
• Collect, organize, clean and validate data from internal and external sources, databases, and systems to ensure integrity, accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Analyze and interpret (descriptive and inferential) data collected from multiple sources including research surveys, market research surveys, Organizational Biopsy assessments, the AMA Physician Professional Data, and others as needed.
• Own assigned analysis projects from start to finish and determine appropriate statistical techniques, tests, models, and analytical approaches based on research questions.
• Provide analytical support to staff, advisors, leadership, and external partners, including support with data requests and application of statistical and analytical methods.
• Support in designing and implementing studies using qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Track trends and patterns in data to inform future research questions and priorities, and monitor data quality and completeness to recommend improvements to data collection, response rates, and representativeness.
Dissemination and Communication
• Prepare data-driven reports and visualizations tailored to executive, clinical, and research audiences.
• Prepare statistical analysis summaries, tables, and figures for inclusion in manuscripts developed for external-facing publications and presentations.
• Contribute to manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications.
• Translate complex findings into digestible insights using clear language and engaging visuals.
Data Operations and Quality
• Contribute to the development and refinement of data quality checks and related documentation.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ingest, clean, and structure survey datasets.
• Ensure compliance with ethical, methodological, regulatory, data privacy, security, and organizational standards applicable to human subject data.
• Maintain databases and document data sources, methods, and definitions.
Insights and Process Improvement
• Support departmental and team strategic planning by providing evidence-based insights.
• Make recommendations based on data findings to improve programs, processes, or performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, marketing, policy, and leadership.
• Identify opportunities and lead process improvements in data analysis and statistical reporting for research activities.
May include other responsibilities as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree strongly preferred (P1+/M2+)
• 5+ yearsworking with survey data, research data, or large datasets.
• Bachelor’s degree in public health, Data Science, Statistics, or related field required, Master’s degree (MPH, MS in Biostatistics, etc.) preferred.
• Experience in people management preferred.
The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.
This
role is an exempt position, and the salary range for this position is $87,394-$115,797.
This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at
the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be
determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business
consideration and geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications,
such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to
participate in an incentive plan. To learn more about the American Medical Association’s
benefits offerings, please click here.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.
THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION
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