Data Science Lead

Randstad USA; United States; On-site; USD 117,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA in Cambridge, MA seeks a hands-on data science leader to build scalable ML pipelines and drive commercial strategies in healthcare. You will lead end-to-end modeling, collaborate with IT for MLOps, and partner with brand teams across Marketing, Sales, and Access to translate data into measurable business value.

Requirements include 7+ years in analytics, 4+ years leading teams, strong Python/SQL, and experience with Databricks/Snowflake. Some travel and EST hours.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on analytics or data science experience, including at least 4+ years leading data science projects or teams.
• Strong command of statistical modeling, supervised/unsupervised learning, A/B testing, and time-series forecasting.
• Experience deploying data science solutions in a commercial setting—ideally pharma/biotech/healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development, deployment, and scaling of predictive models, segmentation, NLP, and optimization solutions for U.S. commercial brand teams.
• Frame complex business questions, evaluate analytical trade-offs, and translate findings into actionable strategies for marketing, sales, and access leadership.
• Partner with IT to build MLOps environments, fine-tune model performance based on user feedback, and deliver productized analytical tools.
• Manage relationships with external analytics vendors and collaborate with cross-functional data, engineering, and compliance teams.
• Establish analytical rigor, responsible AI experimentation, and model governance standards.

Skills

Predictive Modeling

Statistical Modeling

A/B testing

Time-series forecasting

Python

SQL

Education

Master's degree or higher in data science or related field

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Drive advanced modeling and AI solutions that directly shape commercial strategies across Marketing, Sales, and Access. As a hands-on technical leader and strategic thought partner, you will build scalable machine learning pipelines, solve complex commercial challenges, and turn complex data into measurable business value in a high-impact healthcare environment.

location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

Must be able to work EST hours. Also, candidates must be willing to travel to Cambridge sporadically (for on-boarding, and once every couple of months thereafter).

salary: $85 - 90 per hour

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development, deployment, and scaling of predictive models, segmentation, NLP, and optimization solutions for U.S. commercial brand teams.
• Frame complex business questions, evaluate analytical trade-offs, and translate findings into actionable strategies for marketing, sales, and access leadership.
• Partner with IT to build MLOps environments, fine-tune model performance based on user feedback, and deliver productized analytical tools.
• Manage relationships with external analytics vendors and collaborate with cross-functional data, engineering, and compliance teams.
• Establish analytical rigor, responsible AI experimentation, and model governance standards.

Qualifications

Required:

• 7+ years of hands-on analytics or data science experience, including at least 4+ years leading data science projects or teams.
• Strong command of statistical modeling supervised and unsupervised learning, A/B testing, and time-series forecasting.
• Experience deploying data science solutions in a commercial setting-ideally within pharma, biotech, or healthcare.
• Proficient in Python, SQL, Databricks and Snowflake; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools.
• Experience working with APLD, PlanTrak, specialty pharmacy, or claims datasets.
• Strong communication and influencing skills; comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Preferred

• Master's degree in data science, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or related field.

skills: Predictive Modeling

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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.