MDCalc
Healthcare
LeadDataScientist
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“Lead Data Scientist at MDCalc. Skills: Data science, Machine learning, Predictive modeling, Statistical analysis. Define analytical projects. Lead analytical projects”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD, 10+ years of experience, SQL skills, Python or R proficiency
Nice to Have
PhD preferred, GCP Professional Data Engineer, AWS Data Analytics, Databricks Certified, Dbt Certified
What You'll Do.
Define analytical projects
Lead analytical projects
Develop predictive models
Develop behavioral analyses
Analyze healthcare datasets
Identify opportunities
Find actionable insights
Design data pipelines
Implement data pipelines
Partner with product managers
Partner with engineers
Partner with clinical experts
Translate data into requirements
Translate data into outcomes
Establish experimentation frameworks
Optimize product performance
Set standards for data integrity
Set standards for reproducibility
Set standards for quality
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Product teams; Engineering teams; Clinical teams; Product managers; Engineers; Clinical experts
Communication Scope
Communicate findings; Communicate recommendations; Tell data stories
Full Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY Since 2005, MDCalc has been an essential part of the clinician’s workflow to help achieve better patient outcomes. Actively used by more than 65% of physicians worldwide, MDCalc is the most broadly used medical reference – at the point-of-care – for clinical decision tools and content, and one of only four references used by >50% of US HCPs. These evidence-based tools and content are used by millions of medical professionals globally and support 50+ specialties and cover 200+ patient conditions. We are seeking a Lead Data Scientist to play a central role in shaping how MDCalc uses data to drive product innovation, inform business decisions, and improve clinical outcomes. This is a high-impact opportunity to define data strategy, build scalable solutions, and deliver insights that guide the future of our platform and help millions of clinicians care for hundreds of millions of patients. THE ROLE As a Lead Data Scientist, you will apply rigorous statistical methods, predictive analytics, and applied machine learning techniques to solve meaningful product and business problems. You will work closely with Product, Engineering, and Clinical teams to design models, evaluate impact, and build scalable data solutions that directly influence MDCalc’s platform and mission. While this role focuses on applied statistical modeling and predictive analytics exposure too and progress use of generative AI and/or large language model development is considered a plus. This role is ideal for someone who is deeply curious, technically strong, and motivated by applying data science to real-world healthcare problems with tangible impact. The responsibilities of this individual include the following, but are not limited to: - Define and lead analytical projects that influence product direction, business strategy, and clinical impact - Develop predictive models and behavioral analyses that help identify which clinicians are using MDCalc, how they engage with clinical tools,
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