Data Science Manager

About the Role

We’re looking for a Data Science Manager to lead insights and data science across Headway’s full patient acquisition and matching funnel — from marketing and discovery through provider matching and retention in care.

In this role, you’ll lead a team of data scientists who uncover insights, drive experimentation, and develop models that guide how patients find care through Headway. You’ll shape the analytics and measurement strategy for how we attract , convert, and retain patients — and ultimately how we deliver better mental health outcomes at scale.

This is a highly cross-functional role that partners closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Design leaders. The ideal candidate brings both technical rigor and empathy for the patient and provider experience — someone who can translate data into strategic decisions that improve access to care and business performance alike.

This is an opportunity to bring analytical strategy, scientific rigor and empathy to a problem that truly matters — helping people access effective, personalized mental healthcare.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and grow a team of data scientists supporting multiple product areas across the patient journey (e.g., acquisition, search, activation, retention).
• Deliver high-quality product analytics — diagnose funnel performance, identify leverage points, and surface actionable opportunities for growth.
• Partner with Growth and Product to optimize acquisition strategies (SEM / SEO / AEO), evaluate efficiency and quality of leads, and connect early-funnel actions to long-term care outcomes.
• Drive experimentation rigor — uplevel standards for test design, causal inference, and statistical reporting, while mentoring PMs and marketers in experimentation literacy.
• Develop BI and self-serve analytics capabilities that democratize data and empower teams to make informed decisions.
• Scope and guide applied data science initiatives such as conversion prediction and LTV forecasting to improve both patient outcomes and business impact.
• Translate complex insights into clear, data-driven recommendations that balance growth efficiency with Headway’s mission to expand access to care.
• Influence senior leadership strategy by representing the data perspective across the full patient and provider lifecycle.

What We’re Looking For

Why This Role is Exciting

You’ll have high visibility with senior leadership and a chance to directly influence strategy and growth.

Compensation & Benefits :

The expected base pay range for this position is $183,600 - $216,000, based on a variety of factors including qualifications, experience, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for performance‑based variable compensation and an equity grant, depending on the position and level.

We are committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including robust health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, and meaningful ownership opportunities through equity. Compensation decisions are made holistically, ensuring fairness and alignment with market benchmarks while recognizing individual contributions and potential.

Benefits offered include :

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