Head of Data Science

Evaro; Norwich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Evaro, a pioneering company in digital healthcare solutions, seeks a Head of Data Science to lead its data initiatives. This pivotal role involves developing predictive models and managing a growing data team while delivering actionable insights for improving patient outcomes across UK healthcare services. Join us in revolutionizing healthcare accessibility and outcomes through innovative data solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Potential equity options

Flexible working

Professional development budget

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in data science with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience working with healthcare data and understanding of healthcare analytics.
• Strong communication skills with ability to translate complex data insights.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead data science strategies transforming healthcare data into insights.
• Build and lead a team of data scientists and analysts.
• Create data pipelines for handling sensitive healthcare information.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Analysis

Statistical Modeling

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science

Tools

Python

R

GCP

Job description

Evaro is looking to do for health care what online banking has done for finance, and we're looking for a Head of Data Science to help us that through data-driven insights and innovations.

Our mission?

To increase accessibility to prescription medications and improve health outcomes by providing a seamless, technology-driven solution that empowers brands to integrate digital health services effortlessly, Evaro strives to build the online banking for UK healthcare.

About the job

We're looking to hire a Head of Data Science to build out and lead the data science capabilities across the organisation. You'll have a background in analytics, machine learning, and leading data teams. You’ll be joining the company at an exciting time, working to build out a data team to help drive the company’s direction. Ensuring that data isn't just analyzed but transformed into actionable insights that directly improve patient outcomes.

Join Evaro as Head of Data Science to harness the power of healthcare data and help us create a world class platform for our digital healthcare services.

Evaro has a diverse team of Engineers, Designers, and Product specialists from various countries across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. These professionals work together both remotely and in-person to develop innovative healthcare access solutions. Their solutions are currently aimed at the UK private and public markets, focusing on technological advancements and human-centered design to address key challenges in the healthcare system.

We're applying technology and innovation to optimize inefficient and inflexible bureaucratic processes, which gives our patients more freedom, choice and discretion, empowering them to take back control of their health journeys.

In this role you will:

You'll be designing, implementing, and leading data science strategies that transform healthcare data into valuable insights and predictive models. Your work will directly impact 13.5 million patients across NHS and private healthcare services in the UK.

You will be:

• Building and leading a team of data scientists and analysts

• Developing predictive models to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency

• Creating data pipelines and architectures to handle sensitive healthcare information securely

• Implementing machine learning solutions to personalize healthcare experiences

• Analyzing large datasets to identify trends and opportunities for service improvement

• Collaborating with product and engineering teams to integrate data insights into our platform

• Establishing data governance frameworks and ethical guidelines for healthcare data

• Driving innovation through data-led research and development initiatives

You'll report directly to the CTO and be responsible for building a focused data team while working closely with engineering, product, and healthcare specialists.

Required Skills:

• Advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field

• 5+ years experience in data science with at least 2 years in a leadership role

• Strong background in machine learning algorithms and statistical modeling

• Experience working with healthcare data and understanding of healthcare analytics

• Proficiency in Python, R, or similar data science programming languages

• Knowledge of big data technologies and cloud platforms (We’re a GCP shop)

• Strong communication skills with ability to translate complex data insights for non-technical stakeholders

• Experience implementing data governance and compliance measures, particularly with GDPR and healthcare regulations

Nice to have:

• PhD in a relevant field

• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems

• Knowledge of FHIR standards and healthcare interoperability

• Background in natural language processing for medical text analysis

• Experience with real-time data processing and analytics

• Publications or patents in healthcare data science

Perks

• Competitive salary

• Potential equity options

• Flexible working

• Professional development budget

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery

Our hiring process:

• Interview with our Talent Partner (Sofi)

• Leadership panel with executives

• Offer

To learn more about us:

Evaro Website | Evaro LinkedIn page | Evaro Careers