Senior Data Scientist, Remote Healthcare Analytics & ML

MaxIT Consulting - Max Corporate Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

MaxIT Consulting - Max Corporate Group is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to spearhead Healthcare Analytics & Machine Learning initiatives. This remote role supports a large health organization, with work allowed from GA, LA, OK, TN or TX, reporting to the Manager of Data Science.

You will lead advanced analytics, mentor teammates, and present findings to senior leadership, translating complex data into actionable business insights to drive decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, CS, Mathematics, Statistics, or another related STEM discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of professional Data Science experience.
• Strong business analytical capabilities, including process analysis, modeling, spreadsheets, procedures, and analytical problem-solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives with competing priorities while meeting project goals and deadlines.
• Ability to explain complex technical and analytical information to both technical and business audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-priority data science and advanced analytics initiatives with organization-wide impact.
• Analyze complex, large-scale structured and unstructured data sets using advanced statistical and analytical techniques.
• Develop custom data models and algorithms to address business questions and improve operational performance.
• Build and apply predictive models and analytical approaches to key business metrics.
• Conduct research, statistical analysis, modeling, data mining, visualization, and pattern analysis.
• Develop and test hypotheses and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Maintain existing analytical models and evaluate model performance and goodness of fit.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders to identify business requirements and analytical opportunities.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve complex data quality and data availability issues.
• Improve the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of data processes.
• Manage multiple small and medium-sized analytical engagements and competing priorities.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to other data scientists.
• Help educate broader audiences on data science capabilities, techniques, and developments.
• Communicate complex analytical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Assist in evaluating data science tools, platforms, and vendors.

Skills

Data science

Machine learning

Statistical analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Spark

Job description

MaxIT Consulting - Max Corporate Group is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to spearhead Healthcare Analytics & Machine Learning initiatives. This remote role supports a large health organization, with work allowed from GA, LA, OK, TN or TX, reporting to the Manager of Data Science.

You will lead advanced analytics, mentor teammates, and present findings to senior leadership, translating complex data into actionable business insights to drive decisions.