Lead Data Scientist, Advanced Talent Analytics

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills; Costa Rica-Coyol; Costa Rica-Heredia; US-MN-Maple Grove

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we'll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you'll be supported in progressing - whatever your ambitions.

About the role:
The People Analytics function at Boston Scientific is seeking a client-centric analytics professional. Seated within the Organization Transformation team, this role is focused on delivering data-driven insights that enable Boston Scientific leaders to proactively plan their talent needs; evaluate the effectiveness of workforce attraction, development, and engagement initiatives; identify past and future trends; and make informed human capital decisions that drive business success.

Primarily acting as an organizational researcher, this role provides the Talent Analytics & Insights group with technical expertise, developing analytical models with practical, valuable applications in areas such as strategic workforce planning, attracting and retaining talent, employee engagement, high-potential talent identification & development, and employee development.

As a data-driven organization, this role is critical to advancing our analytical maturity by fully utilizing our HR data lake to predict future trends, identify leading indicators, define data limits, and evaluate program success.

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Be a technical expert, fluent in the language of data and quickly able to translate a client question into a research question
• Use your technical expertise in data science to lead the prediction and forecasting workstream and build capabilities within HR and cross-functionally using HR data
• Test and validate AI-driven analytical models to ensure accuracy
• Serve as an expert advisor to Talent Analytics team members, consulting on research study design methodologies and conducting analyses based on available data
• Perform deep-dive analyses using traditional statistical, supervised, and unsupervised machine learning techniques to deliver insights on root causes and make recommendations for continuous improvement
• Act as the TA&I data steward, identifying data quality challenges and working with business process owners to drive data consistency
• Provide SME expertise in the design and management of qualitative and quantitative data collection and capture to maximize value from the HR data lake
• Proactively identify research opportunities by mining data to generate practical talent insights for the business
• Participate in collaborative forums within Boston Scientific, sharing methodologies and expertise across functions
• Integrate workforce planning and data elements into Boston Scientific's planning ecosystem, challenging long-held assumptions before they are systemized

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, HRM/People Analytics, I/O Psychology, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years' experience delivering value in analytics roles
• Minimum of 2 years' experience conducting analyses for workforce planning or predicting supply and demand using supervised and unsupervised machine learning
• Technical expertise in natural language processing, predictive modeling, scenario modeling, and forecasting methods
• Proficiency in R
• Experience with data engineering tasks such as data cleaning, validation, and integration from large and unstructured sources
• Use of AI to drive efficiency in analytics
• Proven experience consulting with stakeholders to define business needs and deliver data-informed solutions
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex and ambiguous problems using analytical rigor and creative thinking
• Strong attention to detail with a track record of producing high-quality, accurate analysis and reporting
• Demonstrated skill in communicating complex data insights in a clear and compelling narrative
• Proven ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, global, and matrixed team environment

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's or PhD-level coursework or degree in Business Analytics, HRM/People Analytics, or I/O Psychology
• Experience in survey methodology and design at the business unit or enterprise level
• Background in competency modeling and assessment validation
• Experience using RPA, AI, or other advanced technologies in the analytics space
• Experience with Athena and SQL for data extraction
• Proficiency with Tableau, SQL, and Excel for data visualization and reporting

Requisition ID: 616784

Minimum Salary: $103700

Maximum Salary: $197000

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) - see vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most - united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do - as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn't just business, it's personal. And if you're a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company's policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.