Director of Data Science - Patient Experience (Remote)

Rula; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Competitive pay transparency

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Wellness stipend

Home office stipend

Employee assistance program

Team stipend for events

Job summary

Rula is a remote-first company hiring in most US states (except Hawaii). The role centers on leading data analyses to shape product features that solve consumer pain points, with a dedicated data science team and close collaboration with Product, Engineering and Research teams.

Your work will directly impact patient access and long-term engagement. This player-coach position requires mentoring analysts, delivering actionable insights, and guiding experiments that influence product decisions and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience.
• 5+ years in data analytics or data science supporting multiple business ends.
• Solid people management experience leading teams and developing talent.
• 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 (retention, conversion, engagement, churn) and marketplace balance metrics.
• Expert in Python and/or SQL, with familiarity with data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead analyses to develop product features addressing key consumer pain points with PMs, Engineers, Researchers and Data Engineers.
• Lead a dedicated data science team: analyze performance, design experiments, and contribute to product planning.
• Guide analysts’ work while driving your own projects as a player-coach.

Skills

Data storytelling

Python

SQL

Leadership

A/B testing

Statistics

Product analytics

Communication

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science / 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.