Senior Data Scientist

Definitive Healthcare, US • Framingham, MA

36d • $112,000 - $210,000

About The Position

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will design, develop, and operationalize advanced analytics that enhance the value of Definitive Healthcare’s proprietary datasets. You’ll lead strategic product initiatives, build scalable models, and translate complex data into actionable insights that support our clients’ commercial strategy goals.
You will also mentor junior team members, guide analytic frameworks, and collaborate closely with product, engineering, and subject matter experts to bring new capabilities to market.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field; MS or PhD preferred.
• 5+ years of experience applying machine learning, NLP, or advanced analytics—ideally within life sciences, healthcare, or commercial strategy.
• Expert proficiency in Python, SQL, and Jupyter Notebook environments.
• Hands‑on experience with PySpark for building scalable data pipelines, processing large datasets, and optimizing distributed analytics workflows in cloud environments.
• Strong working knowledge of cloud based data environments (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP acceptable).
• Demonstrated experience with quantitative modeling, forecasting, segmentation, and analytic frameworks.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for nontechnical audiences.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead complex initiatives and collaborate across teams.
• High motivation, strong work ethic, and comfort working in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Domain experience in Commercial Strategy, Market Access, or Pricing is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Transform complex data into clear insights by synthesizing large datasets into compelling narratives, frameworks, and recommendations that drive client value.
• Develop scalable analytics and models (e.g., forecasting, segmentation, NLP, ML pipelines) that integrate directly into Definitive Healthcare products.
• Lead strategic product enhancements, including defining project plans, managing timelines, and ensuring high quality execution.
• Build deep domain expertise in healthcare markets, therapeutic areas, and commercial strategy to inform product innovation.
• Oversee quantitative analysis and guide methodological decisions to ensure rigor, accuracy, and scalability.
• Mentor and coach junior data scientists, providing technical guidance, feedback, and support for professional growth.
• Collaborate cross functionally with product managers, engineers, and commercial strategy experts to align analytics with product and business goals.
• Promote best practices in modeling, documentation, reproducibility, and knowledge sharing across the data science organization.
• Contribute to thought leadership by supporting internal research, whitepapers, and analytic frameworks that elevate Definitive Healthcare’s market presence.

Benefits

• All employees receive standard benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, unlimited paid time off, and participation in the company’s 401(k) plan with employer contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees