Natural Language Processing (NLP) Data Scientist

Amplity Health; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A biopharma innovation partner is seeking a skilled NLP Data Scientist for a fully remote role. The successful candidate will leverage expertise in text mining and data analysis to create impactful solutions in healthcare. Responsibilities include mining insights from medical records and collaborating with clients. Ideal applicants have a Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and full benefits provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous PTO and paid vacation

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in programming and data analysis.
• Strong expertise in Python, Pandas, and statistical analysis.
• Willingness to travel 20% or more to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Utilize NLP tools to mine and structure insights from a large medical database.
• Retrieve and analyze raw text from MongoDB and SQL databases.
• Perform data analysis using Python and produce descriptive statistics.
• Develop impactful visualizations to communicate key insights.

Skills

Text Mining & NLP

SQL

MongoDB

Python

Data Visualization

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Tools

REGEX

Plotly

OpenAI API

Job description

Join Amplity, the full-service go-to partner of biopharma companies that delivers flexible + specialized medical + commercial services. No matter where a drug is in its lifecycle, we scale with ease to maximize resources + improve impact for all our clients. Through strategic partnerships + deep therapeutic expertise, Amplity transforms how breakthrough treatments reach the people who need them.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Natural Language Processing (NLP) Data Scientist to join our innovative Intel team. In this fully remote role, you will apply your expertise in text mining, natural language processing, and data analysis to deliver high-impact data products for our clients in the healthcare industry. If you are detail-oriented, self-motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply and join us in shaping the future of healthcare intel.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborate with an award-winning team at the cutting edge of healthcare data and AI innovation.
• Advance your career with opportunities to grow expertise in data science and artificial intelligence.
• Thrive in a supportive, remote-first culture that values collaboration, learning, and professional development.
• This is a salaried position with full benefit package including health, dental, vision, company funded short-term, long-term, disability, life insurance, 401K, mental wellness program, professional development programs generous PTO, paid vacation, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize NLP tools to mine and structure insights from a database of 80M+ unstructured medical records.
• Retrieve and analyze raw text and structured data from MongoDB and SQL databases.
• Integrate OpenAI API and other large language model (LLM) technologies for data mining and summarization tasks.
• Transform and clean data for analysis, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and usability.
• Perform data analysis using Python, Jupyter Notebooks, and Pandas, producing descriptive statistics and aggregations.
• Develop impactful visualizations using Plotly or similar tools to communicate key insights.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to troubleshoot queries and deliver training as needed.
• Travel up to 20% to client sites to support project implementation and stakeholder alignment.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 2–5 years of experience in programming and data analysis, with strong expertise in Python, Pandas, data wrangling, ETL processes, and statistical analysis.
• Eastern time zone preferred
• Willingness to travel 20% or more to client sites/meetings

Technical Skills

• Text Mining & NLP: Proficiency in REGEX, NLP tools/techniques, and familiarity with Linguamatics I2E (preferred).
• Database Management: Skilled in SQL and MongoDB for retrieving, managing, and analyzing datasets.
• Data Visualization: Experience creating impactful visualizations using Plotly or similar tools.
• API Integration: Knowledge of integrating OpenAI API and other large language model (LLM) technologies for data mining and summarization tasks.

Core Competencies

• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with attention to clarity and detail.
• Problem Solving: Strong investigative mindset with the ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity effectively.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to engage cross-functional teams and engaging directly with clients.
• Detail Orientation: Demonstrates focus, organization, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while meeting deadlines.

Additional Requirements

• Must successfully complete a skills assessment as part of the application process.

EPIIC Values

All positions at Amplity have a responsibility to demonstrate our EPIIC Values in order to uphold our high-service standards.

• Excellence: We set high standards. We are solutions-focused and achieve outstanding results with a professional and positive attitude.
• Passion: We love what we do. Our energy inspires, engages, and motivates others.
• Innovation: Our ideas set us apart. We are curious and bold and challenge traditional ways of working.
• Integrity: We are open, honest, and transparent. We do the right thing with courage and understanding.
• Collaboration: We are better together. We actively seek the participation of others to achieve greater outcomes.

About Us

Amplity powers biopharma innovation through expert-led teams that deliver. Whether you knew us in the 80s as Physician Detailing Inc., or in the 00s as part of Publicis Health, the companies that came together in 2019 to form Amplity have delivered contract medical, commercial + communications excellence for 40+ years.

Our people-driven, tech-enabled DNA fuels everything we do. Our professionals understand the pharmaceutical industry from the inside out. With a deep grasp on product lifecycles, marketing hurdles, operational nuances + the complex needs of providers and patients, we help our clients launch products + operate smoothly with precision — across all business shapes, sizes + specialties.

We are on a mission to improve patient outcomes through executional excellence — enabling our partners in pharma to thrive in turn. At Amplity, we are allies in excellence. And we do it quicker, better, nicer than anyone else.

Our Diversity Policy

We encourage and support equal employment opportunities for all associates and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or veteran status. Employment decisions are evaluated on the basis of an individual's skills, knowledge, abilities, job performance and other qualifications. In addition, Amplity Health maintains policies and procedures designed to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which Amplity Health has facilities.