Sr Exec Dir of Data Science

Merakey; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Executive Director of Data Science to lead their data storytelling efforts. This role involves creating engaging narratives from complex data, enhancing brand awareness, and collaborating with leadership to align data initiatives with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in health data analytics and a PhD in a relevant field. Join a mission-driven organization that supports individuals across multiple states and values diversity in its workforce. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the non-profit sector while advancing your career.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

DailyPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Free Online Courses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in health data analytics with a focus on storytelling.
• PhD in a relevant field preferred.
• Proven leadership in building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Create frameworks for turning data into engaging narratives.
• Supervise and mentor data professionals in storytelling.
• Collaborate with leadership to align data initiatives with goals.

Skills

Health Data Analytics

Data Visualization

Storytelling

Statistical Analysis

SQL

R

Power BI

Python

SPSS

Education

PhD in Public Health

PhD in Data Science

PhD in Statistics

PhD in Health Informatics

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Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Senior Executive Director of Data Science to join our team.

Remote: This opportunity is available for candidates residing in PA, DE, FL, LA, MD, NJ, OH, TX, and VA.

Position Details

The Senior Executive Director of Data Science (SED) is a thought leader who effectively communicates complex data and insights to shape conversations, strategy, and policy through compelling storytelling. Utilizing advanced analytics and data visualization, the SED of Data Science leads the data science team in telling Merakey’s story by demonstrating the value, ROI, and social impact of high-quality services, while inspiring curiosity and driving innovation to identify and create new stories to tell.

Responsibilities include:

1. Create frameworks and processes for turning data and insights into engaging narratives which promote understanding and action.
2. Use demonstrable outcome data and storytelling to support cases to secure and sustain funding and/or alternative funding models.
3. Create narratives and visual stories to share data insights that can advocate, persuade, and inform public policy.
4. Supervise and mentor data architects, analysts, and other professionals involved in data storytelling.
5. Discover stories we’ve yet to tell through data mining/exploration.
6. Tailor communication strategies to diverse audiences, including executives, funders, policymakers, and the public.
7. Enhance Merakey brand awareness through publications and presentations.

Using Data and Insights for Strategy Development

1. Collaborate with leadership to align data science initiatives with strategic goals.
2. Partner with IT to design scalable data analytics platforms and dashboards.
3. Support responses to new business opportunities with data-driven justifications.
4. Advise on enterprise initiatives and strategic planning based on data analysis.
5. Foster a culture of service excellence and innovation.
6. Analyze data sets to support Population Health initiatives.
7. Support data collection and analysis for research projects.
8. Facilitate stakeholder partnerships to advance strategic objectives.
9. Ensure compliance with data privacy and confidentiality standards.
10. Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Merakey offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, DailyPay, well-being resources, backup care services, counseling, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and free online courses. Learn more at our benefits page.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider supporting over 40,000 individuals annually across 12 states. We value diversity, do not discriminate, and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds, including veterans.

Ideal Candidate Skills

• At least 5 years of experience in health data analytics, visualization, and storytelling, with research/publication experience. Behavioral health or social services experience preferred.
• PhD in Public Health, Data Science, Statistics, Health Informatics, or related field.
• Excellence in data communication and storytelling.
• Experience with statistical analysis, modeling, data mining, SQL, R, Power BI, Python, SPSS, and data visualization tools.
• Proven leadership in building high-performing teams.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Business Development and Sales

Industries: Non-profit, Hospitals, Mental Health Care