Senior Health Data Scientist

Inovalon was founded in 1998 on the belief that technology, and data specifically, would empower the transformation of the entire healthcare ecosystem for the better, improving both outcomes and economics. At Inovalon, we believe that when our customers are successful in their missions, healthcare improves. Therefore, we focus on empowering them with data-driven solutions. And the momentum is building.

Together, as ONE Inovalon, we are a united force delivering solutions that address healthcare’s greatest needs. Through our mission-based culture of inclusion and innovation, our organization brings value not just to our customers, but to the millions of patients and members they serve.

Overview: 

The Senior Health Data Scientist will lead and serve as subject matter expert to highly complex data extracts, programming, and analytical modeling capabilities in support of the team’s services to internal and external clients. The Senior position provides guidance and support as needed to junior staff. The team consists of staff with specialized experience, such as research scientists, health service researchers, health economists, clinicians, and project managers, who conceptualize, execute, and deliver qualitative, analytical, and strategy-based work products for clients. We also work closely with other practices, applying the full scope of the firm’s knowledge base to the development of multi-disciplinary, creative solutions on behalf of our clients. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Serve as lead when working collaboratively with teams of health services researchers and business analysts to draw insight and intelligence from large administrative claims datasets, electronic medical records, and various healthcare registry datasets; 
• Identify and develop solutions that can be implemented to key strategic business problems using high-level modeling and statistical analyses techniques; 
• Leverage SQL and Snowflake to perform advanced-level data extraction, transformation, and data management; fully document and manage library of source code and algorithms for future use; 
• Identify, develop, and test hypotheses in support of research and product offerings, and communicate findings in a clear, precise, and actionable manner; 
• Respond to and lead highly complex operational data requests and create ad-hoc queries to support research projects utilizing statistical tools such as SAS and R; 
• Assist with the evaluation of data analytic vendors and tools; 
• Adhere to all confidentiality, HIPAA, regulatory, and other such policies, procedures, and requirements as outlined within Employer’s Operating Policies and Procedures in all ways and at all times with respect to any aspect of the data handled or services rendered in the scope of work; 
• Maintain compliance with Inovalon’s policies, procedures and mission statement, and fulfill those responsibilities and/or duties that may be reasonably provided by Inovalon for the purpose of achieving operational and financial success. 

Job Requirements: 

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical industries working with administrative claims data; 
• Strong SQL programming skills required; experience with Snowflake strongly preferred; 
• Working knowledge of and experience using statistical analysis tools including SAS and R required; 
• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical reasoning, and decision-making skills; 
• Strong understanding of and experience resolving data issues with a logical, instinctive, and problem-solving mentality when working with large, complex, and incomplete data sources; 
• Business analytical skills including process flows, procedures, spreadsheets, and modeling, with a good understanding of design and architecture principles; 
• Exhibit strong project management skills with an ability to work independently on multiple projects with competing priorities and a strong commitment to meeting goals and deadlines; 
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to understand and interpret results based on advanced statistical techniques; 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in IT and business environments; ability to communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences; 
• Ability to work under minimal supervision in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment; 
• Advanced knowledge of healthcare, health policy, pharmaceutical, and related issues. 

Education: 

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, Statistics, Engineering, Public Health, or a related discipline required; 
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. 

Inovalon Offers a Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

In addition to the base compensation, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.  At Inovalon, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Inovalon invests in associates to help them stay healthy, save for long-term financial goals, and manage the demands of work and personal commitments. That’s why Inovalon offers a valuable benefits package with a wide range of choices to meet associate needs, which may include health insurance, life insurance, company-paid disability, 401k, 18+ days of paid time off, and more.

Base Compensation Range$120,000—$160,000 USD

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship (e.g. H-1B, TN, or E-3). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States as a condition of employment. (This is only applicable for US-based positions)

If you don’t meet every qualification listed but are excited about our mission and the work described, we encourage you to apply.  Inovalon is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and you may be just the right person for this or other roles. 

By embracing inclusion, we enhance our work environment and drive business success. Inovalon strives to provide equal opportunities to the communities where we operate and to our clients and everyone whom we serve. We endeavor to create a culture of inclusion in which our associates feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and pursue their professional goals in an equitable setting. We understand that by fostering this type of culture, and welcoming different perspectives, we generate innovation and growth. 

Inovalon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirement. 

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