Senior Data Scientist: Healthcare Analytics (Remote)

Gilder Search Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevated Hires is seeking a Data Scientist for a remote, U.S.-based role in healthcare technology. The position targets an experienced professional who can turn complex requirements into practical analytics and collaborate across teams.

You will develop production ML models for risk stratification, analyze claims and EHR data, and support value-based care analytics while ensuring HIPAA/HITRUST compliance. Strong Python/R and SQL skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in an advanced analysis or Data Science role.
• Healthcare data experience with payer claims files, claims data formats (FHIR, HL7).
• Expert level Python/R and SQL skills.
• Proven track record of production-grade ML models (regression, classification, clustering, neural nets).
• Familiarity with HIPAA/HITRUST compliance requirements.
• Exceptional ability to translate technical findings for executive/clinical audiences.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Predictive Modeling & Risk Stratification: develop and deploy ML models to identify high-risk members.
• Clinical Intelligence: research claims and EHR data to identify opportunities for clinical interventions.
• Value-Based Care Analytics: lead analysis of total cost of care and utilization.
• Data Quality & Validation: ensure model accuracy and handle noisy data.
• Cross Collaboration: work with Engineering and Analytics to surface insights.
• Safeguard Data: ensure HIPAA/HITRUST compliance and data security.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Communication

Data visualization

Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, CS, or related

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

HIPAA/HITRUST

Job description

Elevated Hires is seeking a Data Scientist for a remote, U.S.-based role in healthcare technology. The position targets an experienced professional who can turn complex requirements into practical analytics and collaborate across teams.

You will develop production ML models for risk stratification, analyze claims and EHR data, and support value-based care analytics while ensuring HIPAA/HITRUST compliance. Strong Python/R and SQL skills are essential.