OverviewA data scientist, a high-level individual contributor, will be collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role involves leading and coordinating data-driven efforts across different departments or disciplines. Effective communication, adaptability, and a strong understanding of both technical and business aspects are essential for success in this role.
Strategic Planning:- Work closely with stakeholders from various functional areas (such as IT, marketing, finance, and operations) to understand their data needs and align analytics initiatives with organizational goals
- Develop a strategic vision for data analysis and drive its implementation
Data Governance and Quality Assurance:- Establish data governance policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security
- Collaborate with data engineers and data scientists to maintain high-quality data pipelines and databases
Cross-Functional Collaboration:- Facilitate communication and collaboration between teams
- Translate business requirements into data analysis tasks and vice versa
- Bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders
Project Management:- Lead cross-functional projects related to data analysis, reporting, and insights
- Define project scope, timelines, and deliverables
- Monitor progress and address any roadblocks
Data Exploration and Visualization:- Explore large datasets to identify patterns, trends, and insights
- Data sources include electronic health records (e.g., EPIC), decision support systems (e.g, EPSi, StrataJazz), and other healthcare systems
- Create visualizations (such as charts, graphs, and dashboards) to communicate findings effectively
Statistical Analysis and Modeling:- Apply statistical techniques to analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions
- Collaborate with data scientists to build predictive models when necessary
Change Management and Training:- Support organizational change related to data initiatives
- Train team members on data tools, best practices, and analytical methods
Other duties as assignedMINIMUM EDUCATION: - A bachelors degree, a master's degree is preferred
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:- At least 5 years of experience either in healthcare or data analytics
- At least 2 years of experience working for payor companies or healthcare systems
- At least 2 years of experience in relational database
- Proficient in SQL and at least 1 other programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SAS)
- Experience in statistical modeling, machine learning, AI
- Excellent presentation skills
- Experience in strategic planning and workflow optimization
- Mentor and coach the broader analytic team and service line operation leaders
Preferred Qualifications:- EPIC certified or experience working with Epic Clarity data
- Experience in Strata or similar decision support system
- Management experience
- Agile experience
JUDGEMENT: - Leads a team
- Helps develop and implement a solution and/or analytical strategy for the group
- Manage customer relationships, communicating results and recommendations to project sponsors, clients & various senior level audiences
- Guide decision-making through data-driven recommendations
Additional DetailsWork Location: Atlanta, GA
Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.We provide:
- Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
- Family-focused benefits
- Wellness incentives
- Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
- And more
