Data Scientist, Life Sciences Marketing Analytics

JPA Health•Boston, MA

13d•$107,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

JPA Health is a fully integrated marketing, communications and medical communications agency for clients ranging from emerging biotech to established pharmaceutical companies and public health organizations . We work exclusively within the health sector . We share our clients’ commitment to making people healthier. In fact, some might say we are obsessed with improving and protecting lives. Check out our sizzle reel! The Role JPA is searching for a Data Scientist, Marketing Analytics, to join our Integrated Intelligence team. You’ll blend analytics, applied statistics, and development to transform omnichannel marketing data into models, dashboards, and insights that fuel behavior change. You’ll work across teams to design, measure, and optimize life sciences marketing programs across audiences and channels. This position is a full-time, hybrid role reporting to any JPA office (i.e., Boston, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, New York City) 2 days per week and working remotely 3 days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, economics, engineering) or equivalent experience.
3–5 years in life sciences marketing analytics, data science, or a related role within an agency or in-house team.
Experience with privacy-aware measurement techniques and working within regulated industries, especially life sciences.
Hands-on coding experience for data wrangling, analysis, and statistical modeling, including version control and code review practices, including working familiarity with Python, R or SQL.
Strong grasp of experimental design, statistical inference, and causal thinking; able to communicate assumptions and limitations clearly.
Experience building automated dashboards and reports; adept at data visualization and storytelling using tools like Tableau and PowerBI.
Familiarity with omnichannel datasets and measurements across paid, owned, and earned media.
Comfortable working with imperfect data and designing solutions that scale.
Excellent communication skills; client-facing presence; collaborative approach with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

Design and implement data pipelines to ingest, transform, and QA multi-source marketing data (paid, owned, earned, CRM, web, email, social, events, qualitative).
Build statistical models (e.g., regression, classification, forecasting, clustering) to identify performance drivers, segment audiences, and predict outcomes.
Develop fit-for-purpose marketing attribution and contribution approaches based on available data; quantify incrementality where feasible.
Create dashboards and automated reporting that translate complex results into simple, visual stories for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Plan and analyze A/B and multivariate tests; estimate impact and uncertainty; recommend next-best actions and channel allocations.
Partner with engagement specialists and performance analytics teams to translate insights into channel, message, and audience optimizations throughout the campaign lifecycle.
Document methods, code, and data dictionaries; champion data quality, reproducibility, and privacy-aware measurement.
Present findings to clients; manage timelines and priorities across concurrent projects.

Benefits

Paid time off when you need it most: 20+ days PTO, 10 holidays, Sabbatical, bereavement & compassion leave, parental leave, civic duty, volunteer time and year-end office closure.
Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, internal webinars through JPA’s Elevate Institute, tuition reimbursement, paid professional development, and paid learning and development time.
An impressive and comprehensive benefits package that supports you and your family’s physical, mental and financial well-being.
Competitive pay and opportunities to advance.
The anticipated starting pay for this role is between $107,000 and $120,000 annually, based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, qualifications, and location. You may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses.
We review compensation annually and evaluate readiness for promotions every quarter.
At JPA Health, we are committed to fostering a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). We believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our team, and we strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and heard. We are dedicated to promoting equity in all aspects of our work, ensuring that all employees have equal access to opportunities and resources. We are inclusive, welcoming individuals of all races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, national origins, disabilities, and ages. Our commitment to DEI extends beyond our organization, influencing the work we do and the partnerships we build. We believe that by embracing DEI, we can drive innovation, enhance our services, and contribute to a healthier society.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position with JPA Health, please contact us for assistance at [email protected] .