What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthcare Data Scientist position at BCforward?
BCforward is seeking a Healthcare Data Scientist to work hybrid in Ridgefield CT
Job Title: Data Scientist
Location: Ridgefield, CT Hybrid
Duration : 6 months plus
W2 only
Healthcare-focused Data Scientist
Duties:
The primary focus of the Data Scientist candidate will be to work with a business team to analyze data sets and design analytical solutions. Responsibilities include translating idea to data, data preparation, analysis and modelling, user testing, product development and maintenance.
Requirements
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Overall cumulative minimum GPA from last completed quarter/semester 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) preferred
Major or minor in related field
Graduate and Advanced Degree preferred .
Skills:
BA/BS or MS in Computer Science, Data Science, or another STEM field.
Experience with Data Visualization Tools.
Strong command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Proficient in Python and or R, SQL.
Experience of distributed computing (Hive/Hadoop) is a plus.
Understanding of database and analytical technologies in the industry.
Experience or coursework in machine learning and/or deep learning packages available for R and Python
Experience working with large and complex healthcare datasets, preferably patient-level longitudinal data, and experience with studies of adherence, healthcare utilization, drug abandonment, patient journey, etc.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges in an enterprise environment.
Ability to collaborate in a team environment and excel working in a VUCA environment.
Strong oral and written communication skills
This is a Data Scientist ( Healthcare/AI transformation role
Strong in end-to-end analytics (data → model → insight → product)
Comfortable with patient-level healthcare data business translation
Work Address- Onsite/Flex*: This position is site based with flexibility for remote working. Working onsite a minimum of 2-3 days per week is required. Remote working norms will be clarified during the interview process.