Director of Data Science - Patient Experience (Remote)

Meridian Street Capital, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Rula is a remote-first company hiring across most U.S. states (excluding Hawaii). As Head of Data Science, you will lead a team of analysts and data scientists to design experiments, analyze product performance, and shape product decisions that impact hundreds of thousands of users seeking care.

You will partner with Product, Eng, and Research to align analytics with business strategy, drive revenue growth, and foster a data-driven culture across a remote-first organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience with data
• Bachelor degree in a quantitative field like Data Science, Economics, CS or Statistics
• 5+ years in data analytics or data science supporting multiple business areas
• Strong people management and teamwork abilities
• Ability to translate findings to non-technical stakeholders and tell a story
• Experience with statistical analysis and A/B testing
• Understanding of product analytics metrics and marketplace balance

Responsibilities

• Lead analyses to develop product features addressing key consumer pain points
• Guide analysts and drive your own projects in a player-coach role
• Collaborate with Product, Engineers, Researchers, and Data Engineers
• Contribute to product planning and experiment design
• Translate complex findings into actionable product insights

Skills

10+ years experience

Data analytics experience

People management

Data storytelling

A/B testing

Product analytics

Python/SQL

Startup experience

Healthcare experience

Analytics to business strategy

AI in analytics

ML ranking systems

Education

Bachelor or higher in quantitative field

Tools

Looker/Tableau

Job description

We believe that mental health is just as important as physical health. We recognize that mental health issues can be complex and multifaceted, and we are dedicated to treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.

We aim to create a world where mental health is no longer stigmatized or marginalized, but rather is embraced as an integral part of one's overall well-being.

We believe that by providing quality care that is both evidence-based and compassionate, we can empower individuals to take charge of their mental health and achieve their full potential. We are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those struggling with mental health issues and we strive to be a force for positive change in the field of mental healthcare.

Rula is a remote-first company. We currently hire in most U.S. states, with the exception of Hawaii.

About the Role

Day-to-day, you will lead analyses to help develop product features that address key consumer pain points, working closely with Product Managers, Engineers, Researchers and Data Engineers. You will lead a dedicated data science team tasked with analyzing business and product performance, as well as designing and conducting experiments, and contributing to product planning. This role sits at the heart of our mission; your work will directly impact hundreds of thousands of people by helping them access the care they need and stay with it long enough to truly get better. This is a player-coach role, where we expect you to both guide analysts’ work as well as drive your own projects

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of related professional experience.

• Bachelor (or higher) degree with background in Data Science Math, Economics, Computer Science, Statistics or other quantitative fields

• 5+ years of experience in data analytics or data science, supporting multiple ends of a business with analytical recommendations (i.e. Sales, Clinical Operations, Finance, Customer Experience, etc.)

• Solid people management experience, building and leading teams and developing talent

• Demonstrated ability to translate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders; strong data storytelling

• Deep experience with statistical analysis and A/B testing

• Deep understanding of product analytics metrics (e.g., retention, conversion, engagement, churn) and marketplace balance metrics, with experience translating them into actionable insights.

• Expert in Python and/or SQL, as well as familiarity with data visualization tools (Looker, Tableau, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in high growth startup and/or consumer digital marketplace

• Prior experience in healthcare

• Ability to connect analytics insights to business strategy, influencing product decisions that drive revenue and growth.

• Experience incorporating AI into Analytics/Data Science workflows

• Experience with Machine Learning and Ranking systems

We're serious about your well-being! As part of our team, full-time employees receive:

• 100% remote work environment: Working hours to support a healthy work-life balance, ensuring you can meet both professional and personal commitments (must be based in United States, currently not hiring in Hawaii)

• Attractive pay and benefits: Full transparency of pay ranges regardless of where you live in the United States

• Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA/HSA

• 401(k) plan access: Start saving for your future

• Generous time-off policies: Including 2 company-wide shutdown weeks each year for self-care (for most employees)

• Paid parental leave: Available for all parents, including birthing, non-birthing, adopting, and fostering

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Supporting your mental and physical health

• Quarterly department stipend: Fun team-building activities or in-person gatherings

• Community and employee resource groups: Participate in groups that celebrate employee identity and lived experiences, fostering a sense of community and belonging for all

• Home office stipend: New hire home office stipend & $50 monthly stipend to help cover internet or cell phone expenses

• Wellness at Rula program: Year-round wellness initiatives and a $50/month wellness stipend

Our team

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission of making mental healthcare work for everyone. We are dedicated to having a culture of inclusion that will support our employees in feeling safe, seen, heard, and valued.