Our work matters. We help people get the medicine they need to feel better and live well. We do not lose sight of that. It fuels our passion and drives every decision we make.Job Posting TitleData Scientist, PrincipalJob DescriptionThe Principal Data Scientist is an independent analytics professional who produces data-driven insights to make a positive impact on healthcare outcomes. They are responsible for designing and developing processes for analytic code development and optimization for machine learning, predictive modeling, and reporting for complex pharmacy and medical health insurance clinical programs and services (e.g., pharmaceutical manufacturer value based contracts, provider accountable care organization pharmacy metrics, medical policy, utilization management, medication adherence, and medication therapy management [MTM]) and quality metrics (e.g., URAC, HEDIS, PQA, and CMS star measures). This position may have direct supervisory responsibility for entry-level and mid- level analysts/data scientists.Responsibilities
Conceptualizes advanced scientific model design, including advanced predictive modeling, with health claims data, applying statistical theories and methods to solve complex technical problems
Finalize model project deliverables and ensure findings are valid, reliable, and reproducible
Use and direct others in the use of open-source data science tools to create and maintain features, listings, tabulations, graphical summaries, and formal statistical estimates and tests
Perform and direct others in the performance of advanced predictive modeling for clinical program development/enhancement
Develop automated production analysis tools where appropriate and create production predictive modeling process for clinical programs
Mentor and coach less experienced Data Scientists and analysts; may have direct supervision over exempt level employees
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’sdegree instatistics,mathematics,epidemiology,or relatedarea of study, or equivalent combination of educationand/orrelevantworkexperience;HSdiplomaor GED is required
8 yearsofrelatedexperience withlargedata sets, Python,SQL, open-source data science tools, and buildingpredictive models
Experience in leading collaborative coding, code review, and code documentation
Mustbe eligible towork inthe UnitedStateswithoutneed for work visa or residency sponsorship
Additional Qualifications
Excellentverbalandwrittencommunicationskills
Highlyanalyticalandresearchoriented
DemonstratedexpertisewithSQL and open-source data science tools
Provenexpertisebuildingcomplexpredictivemodels
Preferred Qualifications
Healthcare experience
Advanced SQL, health care data, and cloud data warehouse experience
Research Master's degree (e.g., M.S., M.P.H.) or equivalent
work experience
Python Experience
Minimum Physical Job Requirements
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Constantly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, talk and hear
Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, and crouch
Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Reporting Structure
Reports to Sr Director of Health Outcomes or Sr. Principal Health Outcomes Researcher in the Health Outcomes in the Enterprise Analytics and Reporting department
Potential pay for this position ranges from $109,000.00 - $174,000.00 based on experience and skills. Pay range may vary by 8% depending on applicant location.To review our Benefits, Incentives and Additional Compensation, visit our Benefits Page (https://www.primetherapeutics.com/careers/benefits/) and click on the "Benefits at a glance" button for more detail.Prime Therapeutics LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage diverse candidates to apply, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, or any other basis protected by law.We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.Prime Therapeutics LLC is a Tobacco-Free Workplace employer.Positions will be posted for a minimum of five consecutive workdays.Prime Therapeutics' fast-paced and dynamic work environment is ideal for proactively addressing the constant changes in today's health care industry. Our employees are involved, empowered, and rewarded for their achievements. We value new ideas and work collaboratively to provide the highest quality of care and service to our members.If you are looking to advance your career within a growing, team-oriented, award-winning company, apply to Prime Therapeutics today and start making a difference in people's lives.Prime Therapeutics LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage diverse candidates to apply, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, or any other basis protected by law.We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.Prime Therapeutics LLC is a Tobacco-Free Workplace employer.If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1.866.469.1257 or email Careers@primetherapeutics.com.
Full-time