Director, Data Science

About the Role

The Director, Data Science leads advanced analytics initiatives across client engagements, developing and deploying technology-driven solutions using machine learning, artificial intelligence, and advanced statistical methodologies to drive insight and inform decision-making across complex healthcare challenges.

In this role, you will design, implement, and oversee healthcare-focused analytical solutions that harness large-scale clinical, real-world, and commercial datasets. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into strategic impact for global biotech, pharmaceutical, and healthcare clients.

As a senior technical leader, you will balance client delivery, innovation, and growth contribution while helping shape the future of data science capabilities within the organization.

Responsibilities

Advanced Analytics and Modeling

• Lead projects involving large, complex datasets, advanced statistical modeling, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data visualization
• Design and deploy predictive models to support strategic decision-making for healthcare and life sciences clients
• Develop scalable, AI-driven analytical solutions using modern, open-source technologies
• Define analytical approaches, simulation models, and feature engineering strategies across multiple healthcare domains
• Validate, test, and refine models to ensure accuracy, robustness, and real-world applicability

Data Infrastructure and Optimization

• Lead the design and optimization of data pipelines supporting clinical, real-world, and commercial data
• Oversee data cleaning, transformation, and preprocessing workflows to support advanced analytics
• Develop and implement distributed machine learning solutions across cloud environments
• Ensure data architecture supports scalability, performance, and secure handling of sensitive healthcare data

Client Leadership and Insight Delivery

• Present complex analytical findings to internal teams, clients, and senior stakeholders
• Translate technical outputs into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences
• Provide technical leadership across analytics initiatives and mentor junior team members
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support new business opportunities and innovation efforts
• Contribute to new business and organic growth opportunities by shaping data science approaches for proposals, pitches, and client engagements

About You

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Bioinformatics, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience applying data science, machine learning, or advanced analytics in healthcare, life sciences, or related industries
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or R
• Demonstrated experience designing and deploying machine learning models, including regression, classification, clustering, decision trees, and recommender systems
• Experience working with deep learning models such as LSTM, VAE, GAN, or large language models
• Experience building time series models, forecasting approaches, or change-point detection methods
• Experience working with large datasets in distributed or cloud environments (AWS, Spark, Hadoop, GPU computing, or similar)
• Strong experience with data visualization and analytical libraries in Python, R, or related tools
• Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives from concept through execution
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work across disciplines to deliver data-driven solutions

What Makes Us Different

JPA Health offers you the opportunity to work with purpose as you achieve extraordinary results for our clients. You will elevate your career in an environment that thrives at the intersection of wellness, connection, and compassion. Our mission to help people live healthier lives begins with you.

Our approach prioritizes compassion to ensure you and your family flourish. We promote flexibility with adaptable work arrangements for a balanced personal and professional life. Respect, inclusion, camaraderie, and connection – this is the heart of our agency’s ethos. We elevate each other. We work collaboratively. And we push ourselves to think bigger.

In addition, JPA Health offers

• 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. You may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses. We review compensation annually and evaluate readiness for promotions every quarter.

At JPA Health, we put people first. We believe that a wide range of perspectives and experiences enhance our work and enable us to better serve our clients. Our Core Values – Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Curiosity, and Compassion – guide our daily interactions and deepen our understanding of the clients we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position with JPA Health, please contact us for assistance at [email protected].