Data Scientist- REMOTE

$109,000 - $174,000/Yr

Prime Therapeutics - Topeka, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Topeka, KS

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Principal Data Scientist at Prime Therapeutics is responsible for designing and developing statistical models to identify clinical program member interventions and measure program impacts. This role involves utilizing various data sources, including medical and pharmacy claims, to create predictive models and ensure their transition into production. The position also includes mentoring junior analysts and may involve direct supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualizes advanced scientific model design, including advanced predictive modeling, with health claims data.
• Finalize model project deliverables and ensure research findings are valid, reliable, and reproducible.
• Use and direct others in the use of multivariate modeling statistical software (SAS, SPSS, etc.) to create and maintain 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, epidemiology, or related area of study, or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience; HS diploma or GED is required.
• 8 years of related work experience with large data sets, SAS and SQL and building predictive models.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly analytical and research oriented.
• Demonstrated expertise with SAS and SQL.
• Proven expertise building complex predictive models.

Nice-to-haves

• Healthcare experience
• Advanced SAS experience in UNIX environment
• Research Master's degree (e.g., M.S., M.P.H.) or equivalent work experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee discount programs