Highmark Health
Overview
Company: Highmark Health
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
Solve complex healthcare challenges at the forefront of innovation. Highmark Health is seeking a Director Data Science R&D to pioneer the introduction of new analytical approaches and transform complex data into actionable insights. You'll be a catalyst for change, collaborating with senior leaders to implement data-driven strategies aligned with the Quintuple Aim. Join our dynamic Advanced Analytics group and unlock your potential to revolutionize healthcare through innovative data science.
Responsibilities
Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity. Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.
Develop and deliver the vision, strategy, development, and coordinate execution of Highmark Health's data science capability. Be our main subject matter expert for data science methodologies, advise colleagues on their correct application, and drive innovation within our data science community. Keep up to date with developments in the field of data science, and lead the coordination of technology partners and advanced analytics colleagues to ensure our data science teams have access to and are using the most appropriate tools and resources, in the present and longer-term. Represent Highmark as a healthcare industry leader in the field of advanced analytics internally and externally.
Represent the entire Advanced Analytics group as the top stakeholder for Highmark's analytical data products, ensuring our data colleagues supply the most relevant, highest quality features and that all feature engineering / data exploration done with our group is fed back to the data teams to be productionized and made available to everyone.
Oversee delivery of novel data science use cases that do not fit existing patterns. This includes working with reports to partner with the business to understand needs and requirements, design a solution, adapt processes as necessary, and drive implementation and adoption by the business. Generalize the use case and mature it into a data science pipeline where appropriate.
Other duties as assigned or requested.
Education
Required : Doctorate degree in STEM, Health Services Research or related field OR Master’s Degree in STEM, Health Services Research, Business or related field with 7 years of relevant work experience
Preferred : None
Experience
Required : 10 years of Advanced Statistical Analysis
5 years in Management and/or Leadership role
3 years of Consulting and/or working with Senior Leaders
Licenses or Certifications
Required : None
Preferred : None
Skills
Data science methods
Data Science Tools
Stakeholder Management
Presentation
Communication
People Management
Project Management
Python
Spark
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Cloud platforms
Software Engineering
Language None
Travel 0% - 25%
Physical, Mental Demands and Working Conditions
Position Type: Office-Based
Teaches / trains others regularly: Frequent
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or site-to-site: Frequent
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees): Rarely
Physical work site required: No
Lifting: up to 10 pounds – Frequent
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds – Occasional
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds – Rarely
Disclaimer:
The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with HIPAA and with all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct, including adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Pay Range Minimum:
$126,400.00
Pay Range Maximum:
$236,000.00
Note: Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran or disability status and prohibit discrimination based on any protected category.
Accessibility support: If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility or assistance completing the application process, please contact HR Services.
California Consumer Privacy Act Notice for Employees, Contractors, and Applicants
Req ID: J264909
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
Solve complex healthcare challenges at the forefront of innovation. Highmark Health is seeking a Director Data Science R&D to pioneer the introduction of new analytical approaches and transform complex data into actionable insights. You'll be a catalyst for change, collaborating with senior leaders to implement data-driven strategies aligned with the Quintuple Aim. Join our dynamic Advanced Analytics group and unlock your potential to revolutionize healthcare through innovative data science.
Responsibilities
Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity. Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.
Develop and deliver the vision, strategy, development, and coordinate execution of Highmark Health's data science capability. Be our main subject matter expert for data science methodologies, advise colleagues on their correct application, and drive innovation within our data science community. Keep up to date with developments in the field of data science, and lead the coordination of technology partners and advanced analytics colleagues to ensure our data science teams have access to and are using the most appropriate tools and resources, in the present and longer-term. Represent Highmark as a healthcare industry leader in the field of advanced analytics internally and externally.
Represent the entire Advanced Analytics group as the top stakeholder for Highmark's analytical data products, ensuring our data colleagues supply the most relevant, highest quality features and that all feature engineering / data exploration done with our group is fed back to the data teams to be productionized and made available to everyone.
Oversee delivery of novel data science use cases that do not fit existing patterns. This includes working with reports to partner with the business to understand needs and requirements, design a solution, adapt processes as necessary, and drive implementation and adoption by the business. Generalize the use case and mature it into a data science pipeline where appropriate.
Other duties as assigned or requested.
Education
Required : Doctorate degree in STEM, Health Services Research or related field OR Master’s Degree in STEM, Health Services Research, Business or related field with 7 years of relevant work experience
Preferred : None
Experience
Required : 10 years of Advanced Statistical Analysis
5 years in Management and/or Leadership role
3 years of Consulting and/or working with Senior Leaders
Licenses or Certifications
Required : None
Preferred : None
Skills
Data science methods
Data Science Tools
Stakeholder Management
Presentation
Communication
People Management
Project Management
Python
Spark
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Cloud platforms
Software Engineering
Language None
Travel 0% - 25%
Physical, Mental Demands and Working Conditions
Position Type: Office-Based
Teaches / trains others regularly: Frequent
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or site-to-site: Frequent
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees): Rarely
Physical work site required: No
Lifting: up to 10 pounds – Frequent
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds – Occasional
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds – Rarely
Disclaimer:
The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with HIPAA and with all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct, including adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Pay Range Minimum:
$126,400.00
Pay Range Maximum:
$236,000.00
Note: Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran or disability status and prohibit discrimination based on any protected category.
Accessibility support: If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility or assistance completing the application process, please contact HR Services.
California Consumer Privacy Act Notice for Employees, Contractors, and Applicants
Req ID: J264909
#J-18808-Ljbffr