Data Scientist

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Data Scientist is a highly motivated and goal-oriented data scientist, who is instrumental in analyzing and making inferences from large healthcare and omics data sets and is meticulous and detail-oriented. The Data Scientist will have training in statistics, epidemiology, applied mathematics, data science, engineering, or a related quantitative field, and possess some programming skills. The candidate should also be a quick learner, flexible and able to adapt to the needs of the project.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and execution of meticulous and well-thought-out data analysis for generating hypotheses from large omics or healthcare data sets
• Interaction with internal and external collaborators to understand, design, and develop the requested solutions
• Development and execution of advanced and predictive data analytics using big data and data science technology for healthcare innovation and outcomes. Perform analysis using data science techniques on structured and unstructured datasets and develop algorithms for targeted business needs.
• Development and construction of internal analytics tools that extract and analyze data as well as store analytical results in an appropriate format for business needs.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis from complex data sources and build key data sets to support BPG^bio's mission.
• Evaluate and design experiments to monitor key metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop mathematical and statistical models to distinguish relevant content or events and recognize patterns.
• Participate in presentations and communicate the results of research analysis and findings.
• Participate in the design of automated, operational analytics processes to achieve scale and durability of analysis processes.
• Validate and measure the outcomes of health management programs using SAS, R and other tools, to include provider data, claims data, membership data
• Manage multiple projects as assigned and assist with training Data Analysts
• Responsible for development efforts with technical team liaisons, including gathering business requirements, documentation, testing, delivery, and user adoption, and communicate expectations to internal or external stakeholders
• Detailed documentation of data analysis methods and findings
• Other duties, as assigned. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a Master’s Degree with 2 years of experience, or a Ph.D. in Statistics, Epidemiology, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science or a related field
• Strong skills in statistics and study design. 
• Proficiency in R and ability to work in Linux environment are required
• Experience with SQL, Hadoop, Python is preferred
• Proven experience in applying Data Science methodologies to extract, process and transform data from multiple sources
• Proven ability to find creative, practical solutions to complex problems. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined with superior and proven track record of technical and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a team-oriented environment
• Proven ability to demonstrate attention to detail and record keeping 
• Experience in the biotech, pharma and/or healthcare industry is a plus