Data Scientist

Idealoption; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Idealoption is seeking a Data Scientist to join their team in Washington. The role involves design and analysis of data governance protocols, requiring strong analytical skills and experience with clinical datasets. Ideal candidates possess a degree in relevant fields and have a background in healthcare data.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental

Short-term and long-term disability options

Employee Assistance programs

Paid time off and paid holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with clinical or healthcare data.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python for data manipulation and automation.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a master data dictionary to standardize definitions.
• Conduct exploratory and statistical analyses on clinical datasets.
• Collaborate with teams to define data requirements.

Skills

Data analytics

Problem solving

Time Management

Ethical Conduct

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Biostatistics

Tools

SQL

Python

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Location: WFH Remote*

Compensation: Salary Range: $135,000 – $170,000 annually, depending on experience and location

Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday

Ideal Option has been working on the front lines of the opioid epidemic since our first clinic opened in 2012. With more than 65 clinics across 10 states, we continuously strive to be the nation’s leading provider of low-barrier evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder. We are looking for Data Scientist to join our growing team and help us in our vision to give back lives, reunite families, and heal communities that are suffering from the devastating effects of substance use disorder.

Below are some specifics on what Ideal Option offers and the role:

• Medical, vision, and dental

• Short-term and long-term disability options

• Employee Assistance and Life Assistance programs

• Paid time off and paid holidays

The Role:

• Design, build, and maintain a master data dictionary to standardize data definitions and improve data governance across the organization.
• Conduct exploratory and statistical analyses on clinical and marketing datasets to uncover insights and support decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Implement secure data transfer protocols, including the use of data safe rooms or other privacy-preserving technologies.
• Document data workflows, analytical methodologies, and data lineage to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
• Support regulatory and compliance efforts by ensuring data handling practices meet industry standards.
• Understanding data analytics and actionable data science
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Proficiently communicates across the organization
• Ethical Conduct
• Analysis, problem solving, and decision making
• Time Management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Biostatistics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience working with clinical or healthcare data, preferably in a pharmaceutical or life sciences environment.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python for data manipulation, analysis, and automation.
• Familiarity with data privacy and security practices, including experience with data safe rooms or similar technologies.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry operations and marketing analytics.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex data concepts into actionable insights.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data governance tools or metadata management platforms.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, GDPR, or other relevant data protection regulations.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).