Senior Data Scientist- Healthpulse

Job#: 3027946

Job Description:
Senior Data Scientist

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Contract until December 2026

2 roles open -

specifying the need for standard and senior data scientists with complementary skill sets, experience in healthcare, and familiarity with claims data, PBM, insurance, and privacy regulations such as HIPAA, PHI, and PII

Top Must-Haves:

Strong SQL,

Healthcare experience is highly beneficial (especially with data from retail, PBMs, Aetna),

Familiarity with LLMs and agency models is helpful.

Ability to work in a high pace environment

Role Overview

Data Scientist Hiring Criteria: Clarify and document the specific experience requirements for the two data scientist roles, including healthcare, claims data, PBM, insurance, and familiarity with LLMs and agentic models.

We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to serve as a member of the Healthpulse portfolio who brings strong technical expertise in SQL for complex healthcare data analysis, along with advanced use of R or Python for statistical modeling, machine learning, and analytics. Preferably the candidate has experience working with diverse healthcare data sources, such as medical and pharmacy claims, retail and specialty pharmacy data, and EHRs. In addition, the candidate would have experience developing dashboards and data visualizations to communicate insights effectively, with a strong understanding of patient journeys, healthcare delivery systems, and industry challenges. Ideally, the candidate would have experience conducting real-world evidence studies, patient outcomes research, and analyses of healthcare disparities, provider networks, care patterns, and access barriers.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated pay range for this position is $75.00 to $80.00 per hour. The final pay rate will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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