Founding Data Scientist (Santa Clara)

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 Youll 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 Were 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