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Founding Data Scientist

Founding Data Scientist

IntelletecSunnyvale, CA, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Fast-growing AI healthcare startup is hiring a Founding Data Scientist.

Seeking a true “player-coach” , offering the opportunity to shape the data science function from the ground up while remaining hands-on in analytics, modeling, and product collaboration.

What You’ll Do

  • Establish the data function : build systems, tools, best practices, and a long-term data strategy
  • Hands-on analytics and modeling : develop predictive and optimization models, perform ad hoc analyses, and prototype ML applications
  • Collaborate across teams : work closely with product, engineering, and clinical leaders to uncover trends, inform features, and drive measurable outcomes
  • Client-facing insights : analyze healthcare data, create dashboards, and translate findings into actionable recommendations
  • Leadership growth : act as a “player-coach,” mentoring future data hires as the team expands

What We’re Looking For

  • 8+ years in data science or advanced analytics
  • Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL
  • Experience with healthcare datasets (claims, EMR / EHR,
  • Strong statistical modeling and ML knowledge (scikit-learn, StatsModels, PyTorch)
  • Comfortable with ambiguity, able to own end-to-end data initiatives, and influence product / clinical decisions
  • Strong communication skills for cross-functional and external stakeholder engagement
  • Tech Stack : Python, R, scikit-learn, StatsModels, PyTorch, SQL, healthcare claims + EMR / EHR data, ICD / CPT / HCPCS, BI tools

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