Director, Data Science And Advanced Analytics

Summary

Join Vytalize Health as the Director, Data Science and Advanced Analytics - Value-Based Care and lead a team of analysts and BI developers. You will drive the development and adoption of advanced analytics and automation, utilizing modern AI techniques and data science. This role combines hands-on data science and AI work with leadership responsibilities, guiding a collaborative team environment. You will lead the strategic use of BI to enable Vytalize Health to guide the business in performance management of value-based care programs. Key focuses include coordinating with stakeholders to develop AI/ML solutions, enhancing BI capabilities, and managing a reporting solutions portfolio. You will foster cross-functional relationships to ensure data integrity and alignment with company priorities. This is a high-impact role in a rapidly growing organization.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in healthcare analytics and business intelligence, ideally with a focus on value-based care
• Demonstrated expertise in predictive analytics, machine learning, and AI. Hands on experience building AI/ML solutions in Python including NLP engines, neural networks and using statistics to assess their efficacy and engineering features that improve performance
• Proven experience leading and mentoring BI teams, with a track record of fostering team growth and development
• Proficiency in business intelligence tools such as SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and advanced analytics techniques using Python or R
• Experience with data integration from sources like EMRs, HIEs, ADT feeds, and familiarity with healthcare data standards and compliance (e.g., HIPAA)
• Strong knowledge of process automation techniques to streamline BI tasks and data accessibility
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and adoption of advanced analytics and automation, utilizing modern AI techniques and data science
• Provide strategic and technical leadership to the BI team, ensuring high-quality, accurate, and actionable BI solutions
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Applications, and other departments to integrate and optimize healthcare data sources and scale data science solutions
• Create an Analytics Center of Excellence to standardize processes, drive data quality, and build scalable analytics assets
• Mentor team members, fostering a supportive and development-oriented culture to help them grow both technically and professionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Proficient in BI development and data analysis tools (SQL, Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
• Knowledge of healthcare data and the healthcare industry, particularly value-based care models
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in a clear and actionable manner
• Ability to foster a collaborative and results-oriented environment
• Experience using work management solutions like Jira

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation
• Annual bonus potential
• Health benefits effective on start date; 100% coverage for base plan, up to 90% coverage on all other plans for individuals and families
• Health & Wellness Program; up to $300 per quarter for your overall well-being available on start date
• 401K plan effective on the first of the month after your start date; 100% of up to 4% of your annual salary
• Unlimited (or generous) paid "Vytal Time", and 5 paid sick days after your first 90 days
• Company paid STD/LTD
• Technology setup
• Ability to help build a market leader in value-based healthcare at a rapidly growing organization