Principal Data Scientist - Healthcare Analytics (Remote)

TechStarsGroup; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare organization is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead data-driven initiatives in a remote capacity. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in quantitative analysis, deep knowledge in causal methods, and a strong background in healthcare analytics, particularly within the Medicare value-based care landscape. This role involves risk stratification, economic modeling, and mentoring junior team members while advocating for ethical data governance and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in quantitative analysis.
• Proven track record in healthcare analytics, especially within Medicare VBC.
• Experience mentoring junior team members in technical areas.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients needing urgent care through risk stratification.
• Conduct health economics research to pinpoint inefficiencies.
• Develop financial models for evaluating economic performance.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Causal inference

Deep learning

Bayesian analysis

SQL

Python

Education

Graduate degree in a relevant field

Job description

An innovative healthcare organization is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead data-driven initiatives in a remote capacity. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in quantitative analysis, deep knowledge in causal methods, and a strong background in healthcare analytics, particularly within the Medicare value-based care landscape. This role involves risk stratification, economic modeling, and mentoring junior team members while advocating for ethical data governance and collaboration across teams.