Senior Data Scientist

Vizient, Inc; Irving (TX); Vor Ort; USD 102.000 - 179.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a senior data scientist to develop automated analytics products and advanced data science solutions that address complex clinical, operational, and economic questions.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, turn ideas into testable solutions, and collaborate with product and platform teams to move concepts from research to production. The role requires strong experience in statistical modeling, ML, NLP, and end-to-end data science workflows, plus proficiency in

Qualifikationen

• 5 or more years of relevant data science experience.
• Experience with statistical modeling, predictive analytics, machine learning, natural language processing, and generative AI.
• Experience with end-to-end data science workflows, including data preparation, feature engineering, model development, validation, deployment, and visualization.

Aufgaben

• Develop data science solutions, automated analytics products, and actionable insights across multiple projects and domains with minimal guidance.
• Translate emerging concepts and business needs into testable solutions through experimentation, rapid prototyping, validation, and iterative development.
• Apply machine learning, natural language processing, statistical modeling, and predictive analytics techniques to structured and unstructured data.
• Evaluate technical and business feasibility, analyze results, and refine models and methods through successive development cycles and continuous feedback.
• Apply expertise across data discovery, structuring, cleaning, enrichment, statistical design, modeling, validation, deployment, and insight delivery.
• Make autonomous analytical decisions related to exploratory analysis, model development, methodology selection, visualization, and deployment based on project objectives.
• Analyze complex datasets and communicate exploratory and predictive findings through clear insights and visualizations for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develop and revise technical code, apply data science best practices, and provide guidance to other data scientists on analytical approaches and solution development.
• Partner with product, engineering, and platform teams to advance promising capabilities from research and prototyping through pilots, production readiness, and ongoing enhancement.
• Evaluate emerging data science methods, tools, and technologies to identify opportunities to improve analytical capabilities and client solutions.

Kenntnisse

Statistical modeling

Predictive analytics

Machine learning

Natural language processing

Generative AI

Data science methods

Experimentation

Prototyping

Model evaluation

End-to-end workflows

Ausbildung

Relevant degree

Tools

Python

R

SQL

SAS

MATLAB

Java

Databricks

Apache Spark

Hadoop

Tableau

Jobbeschreibung

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary:

In this role, you will develop automated analytics products and advanced data science solutions that address complex business and client questions and improve clinical, operational, and economic outcomes. You will operate in an environment of ambiguity, rapid learning, and evolving requirements, using experimentation, prototyping, validation, and continuous feedback to translate emerging concepts into testable solutions. You will evaluate technical and business feasibility, refine analytical approaches through iterative development, and partner with product and technical teams to advance promising capabilities from early research through pilot, production readiness, and ongoing enhancement.

Responsibilities:

• Develop data science solutions, automated analytics products, and actionable insights across multiple projects and domains with minimal guidance.
• Translate emerging concepts and business needs into testable solutions through experimentation, rapid prototyping, validation, and iterative development.
• Apply machine learning, natural language processing, statistical modeling, and predictive analytics techniques to structured and unstructured data.
• Evaluate technical and business feasibility, analyze results, and refine models and methods through successive development cycles and continuous feedback.
• Apply expertise across data discovery, structuring, cleaning, enrichment, statistical design, modeling, validation, deployment, and insight delivery.
• Make autonomous analytical decisions related to exploratory analysis, model development, methodology selection, visualization, and deployment based on project objectives.
• Analyze complex datasets and communicate exploratory and predictive findings through clear insights and visualizations for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develop and revise technical code, apply data science best practices, and provide guidance to other data scientists on analytical approaches and solution development.
• Partner with product, engineering, and platform teams to advance promising capabilities from research and prototyping through pilots, production readiness, and ongoing enhancement.
• Evaluate emerging data science methods, tools, and technologies to identify opportunities to improve analytical capabilities and client solutions.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with statistical modeling, predictive analytics, machine learning, natural language processing, generative AI, and advanced data science methodologies.
• Experience with experimentation, prototyping, model evaluation, validation, and iterative solution development.
• Experience with end-to-end data science workflows, including data preparation, feature engineering, model development, validation, deployment, and visualization.
• Proficiency in programming and analytical tools such as Python, R, SQL, SAS, MATLAB, Java, or similar technologies.
• Experience working with complex datasets, including data discovery, preparation, enrichment, validation, normalization, and integration of disparate data sources.
• Experience with analytics, cloud-based, or distributed data platforms such as Databricks, Apache Spark, Hadoop, Tableau, or similar technologies.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and evolving requirements while translating emerging concepts into practical, testable solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess feasibility, make autonomous project-level decisions, and refine approaches based on evidence and feedback.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to convey complex analytical concepts to technical and non-technical clients and work effectively across product and technical teams.

Estimated Hiring Range:

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $102,400.00 to $179,000.00. This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we're building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care.

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we're solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve.

Through our enterprise of companies, we deliver meaningful impact across the continuum of care: Apexus - The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration. aptitude - The industry's first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers. Kaufman Hall - Leading healthcare advisory services to support our clients in achieving financial, clinical, and operational excellence. Provista - Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic, and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health, and senior living.