Lead Data Scientist

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a Lead Data Scientist, Healthcare Analytics to partner with system leaders and stakeholders to define and implement advanced analytics solutions. You will architect models, lead a team, and drive deployment across care and operations with an emphasis on actionable insights.

The role requires hands-on experience with Python/R/SAS, data visualization and cloud data stacks, plus strong communication to translate data into business impact.

Qualifications

• Five plus (5+) years of professional work experience.
• Three plus (3+) years of experience with predictive, forecasting, and optimization problem solving using data analytics tools like Python, R or SAS.
• Two plus (2+) years of experience involving quantitative data analyses for problem solving in US Healthcare industry.
• One plus (1+) year experience working with cloud Big Data Stack to orchestrate data gathering, cleansing, preparation and modelling preferred.
• Advanced SQL skills working with RDBMSs such as SQL Server, Oracle etc.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Rshiny, GGPlot, Qlik, Alteryx, Flask, D3.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Scientist, Healthcare Analytics architects, defines and designs data science solutions.
• Collaborates with system leaders, business stakeholders and analysts to implement solutions in operations.
• Presents findings to system leaders and communicates with technical and non-technical audiences.

Job description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Lead Data Scientist, Healthcare Analytics works with system leaders, business stake holders and business data analysts to fully understand their needs for data science solutions. Lead Data Scientist architects, defines, and design the data science solution, and works with Data Scientist, Associate Data Scientist, and other business analysts to implement the data science solution. Works/collaborates with various teams to build the solution and implement the solution in operations. Lead Data Scientist, Healthcare Analytics develops cutting edge solutions to resolve complex business problems. Skilled in using statistical techniques and good at solution architecting, design and implementing the solution. Hands on in using a variety
common analytical and AI tools. Will present findings in a compelling manner to system leaders, technical and non-technical audience. The position requires a team lead mindset who is ready to lead and deliver the projects using agile methodology.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Must have an undergraduate (BS) degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, Operations Research, Public Health, and Epidemiology or another related field. Master¿s degree or PhD degree is preferred.
• Five plus (5+) years of professional work experience.
• Three plus (3+) years of experience with predictive, forecasting, and optimization problem solving using data analytics tools like Python, R or SAS.
• Two plus (2+) years of experience involving quantitative data analyses for problem solving in US Healthcare industry.
• One plus (1+) year experience working with cloud Big Data Stack to orchestrate data gathering, cleansing, preparation and modelling preferred. Advanced SQL skills working with RDBMSs such as SQL Server, Oracle etc. Exceptionally skilled in machine learning, data analytics, pattern recognition and predictive modelling.
• Experience working with data visualization tools or Data Visualization Designers in Power BI. Also, experience with data visualization for analytic models in Rshiny,
• GGPlot, Qlik, Alteryx, Flask, D3, etc. used to tell the datastory to business users to foster adoption of analytic outputs created preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Effective communication and storytelling skills.
• Passion for continuous learning and contributing to hands on development.
• A true team player. Collaborative mindset for effective communication across teams.