Novellia
Senior Data Scientist, Commercial Team
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Novellia
Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr
About Novellia Novellia is the first and only company that lets anyone in the US gain access to nearly a decade of their health data in under 30 seconds, 100% free. All your health records, across doctors, all in one place, always up to date. We work with the world's top researchers to safely turn health insights into life‑changing action for millions of people across the world. Novellia is the only patient‑powered real world data platform delivering comprehensive, patient‑authorized longitudinal health insights to accelerate biopharma innovation. Unlike traditional RWD providers who provide fragmented institutional data, we empower patients to access 15+ years of their health records for free, then transform these complete health journeys into fit‑for‑purpose datasets for evidence generation, regulatory submissions, and market access. We're growing 5× YoY with top pharma partners, our data have been published with leading scientific organizations such as ASCO and SABCS/AACR, and are backed by tier‑1 investors including Spark Capital, Khosla Ventures, Bling Capital, and more.
About The Role We are looking for a Data Scientist to build and lead our commercial data science function from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to define how a healthcare data company delivers world‑class data and analytics solutions to biopharma clients while simultaneously building the internal data solutions that power our operations. This role is first and foremost client‑facing. You will be the analytics voice to our clients, joining weekly meetings to present patient recruitment metrics, growth trends, and study insights. You'll field questions about our solutions, respond to ad‑hoc analytical requests, and build trusted relationships with biopharma stakeholders who rely on your expertise to make critical decisions. Beyond client delivery, you'll have the opportunity to build industry‑defining data solutions working hand‑in‑hand with our solutions management and engineering teams. You'll design the analytics infrastructure that doesn't yet exist and create the frameworks that will scale with us. You will report directly to the Chief Customer Officer and be accountable for all client‑facing metrics, analytics deliverables, and the strategic evolution of our commercial data science capabilities.
How You'll Spend Your Time At Novellia Client‑Facing Analytics Leadership (80%)
Join weekly client meetings with biopharma partners to present patient recruitment metrics, enrollment trends, data quality insights, and study progress
Serve as the primary analytics point of contact for client inquiries, responding to questions about our data, methodologies, and analytical capabilities
Build meaningful relationships with biopharma stakeholders including medical affairs, clinical operations, and real‑world evidence teams
Translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable insights tailored to biopharma decision‑makers
Proactively identify opportunities to deliver additional value through analytics and communicate these to clients
Internal Analytics & Solutions Development (20%)
Design and build internal analytics solutions that improve how we serve clients—dashboards, reporting frameworks, and data quality monitoring systems
Partner closely with the solutions management team to translate client research/analytical needs into product requirements and technical specifications
Drive data quality initiatives to ensure accuracy and reliability across all client‑facing analytics
Strategic Impact
Define best practices for research‑grade analytics delivery in the real‑world evidence space
Contribute to business development efforts by articulating our analytical capabilities to prospective clients
Identify patterns across client engagements that inform product development and company strategy
You will love this role if
You thrive in client‑facing environments. You're energized by presenting to stakeholders, answering tough questions on the fly, and building relationships through consistent delivery of excellent work.
You're a self‑starter who builds solutions, not just analyses. You don't wait for perfect requirements—you identify needs, design solutions, and drive them to completion.
You're comfortable being hands‑on with code and clients on the same day. You can write SQL and Python in the morning and present insights to biopharma executives in the afternoon.
You embrace AI tooling to augment your work. You actively use AI assistants to write faster, analyze smarter, and deliver more—you see them as force multipliers, not threats.
You want to define a function, not inherit one. You're excited to build processes, frameworks, and standards that will outlast your tenure.
You care deeply about data quality. In healthcare, accuracy isn't optional—you take pride in getting details right.
Requirements Experience & Expertise
5-8 years of experience in data science or analytics, with at least 3 years in a client‑facing or consulting capacity
Deep proficiency with data analytics tools: SQL, Python, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift
Strong command of data visualization tools (e.g. Metabase, Looker) and ability to design and implement dashboards for non‑technical audiences
Experience building analytics solutions from scratch—data models, pipelines, reporting frameworks, and dashboards
Proven track record of translating ambiguous business questions into concrete analytical approaches and deliverables
Communication & Relationship Building
Exceptional ability to present complex analytical insights to diverse audiences, from software engineers to C‑suite biopharma executives
Demonstrated success building trusted relationships with external stakeholders through consistent, high‑quality delivery
Comfortable managing competing priorities from multiple clients while maintaining quality and responsiveness
Technical Strength as an IC
Strong individual contributor who can design and build solutions independently
Familiarity with advanced analytics techniques including statistical modeling, machine learning fundamentals, and predictive analytics
Ability to evaluate data quality, identify issues, and implement monitoring systems
Experience working with healthcare data (EHR, claims, registry data) is a strong plus but not required
Mindset & Work Style
Self‑directed and resourceful—you identify problems and solve them without waiting for direction
Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change in a growing company environment
Proven ability to manage competing priorities in fast‑paced environments
Experience using AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Cursor, etc.) to enhance productivity and accelerate delivery
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Software Development
Location: New York, NY
Compensation Range: $150,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr
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Novellia
Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr
About Novellia Novellia is the first and only company that lets anyone in the US gain access to nearly a decade of their health data in under 30 seconds, 100% free. All your health records, across doctors, all in one place, always up to date. We work with the world's top researchers to safely turn health insights into life‑changing action for millions of people across the world. Novellia is the only patient‑powered real world data platform delivering comprehensive, patient‑authorized longitudinal health insights to accelerate biopharma innovation. Unlike traditional RWD providers who provide fragmented institutional data, we empower patients to access 15+ years of their health records for free, then transform these complete health journeys into fit‑for‑purpose datasets for evidence generation, regulatory submissions, and market access. We're growing 5× YoY with top pharma partners, our data have been published with leading scientific organizations such as ASCO and SABCS/AACR, and are backed by tier‑1 investors including Spark Capital, Khosla Ventures, Bling Capital, and more.
About The Role We are looking for a Data Scientist to build and lead our commercial data science function from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to define how a healthcare data company delivers world‑class data and analytics solutions to biopharma clients while simultaneously building the internal data solutions that power our operations. This role is first and foremost client‑facing. You will be the analytics voice to our clients, joining weekly meetings to present patient recruitment metrics, growth trends, and study insights. You'll field questions about our solutions, respond to ad‑hoc analytical requests, and build trusted relationships with biopharma stakeholders who rely on your expertise to make critical decisions. Beyond client delivery, you'll have the opportunity to build industry‑defining data solutions working hand‑in‑hand with our solutions management and engineering teams. You'll design the analytics infrastructure that doesn't yet exist and create the frameworks that will scale with us. You will report directly to the Chief Customer Officer and be accountable for all client‑facing metrics, analytics deliverables, and the strategic evolution of our commercial data science capabilities.
How You'll Spend Your Time At Novellia Client‑Facing Analytics Leadership (80%)
Join weekly client meetings with biopharma partners to present patient recruitment metrics, enrollment trends, data quality insights, and study progress
Serve as the primary analytics point of contact for client inquiries, responding to questions about our data, methodologies, and analytical capabilities
Build meaningful relationships with biopharma stakeholders including medical affairs, clinical operations, and real‑world evidence teams
Translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable insights tailored to biopharma decision‑makers
Proactively identify opportunities to deliver additional value through analytics and communicate these to clients
Internal Analytics & Solutions Development (20%)
Design and build internal analytics solutions that improve how we serve clients—dashboards, reporting frameworks, and data quality monitoring systems
Partner closely with the solutions management team to translate client research/analytical needs into product requirements and technical specifications
Drive data quality initiatives to ensure accuracy and reliability across all client‑facing analytics
Strategic Impact
Define best practices for research‑grade analytics delivery in the real‑world evidence space
Contribute to business development efforts by articulating our analytical capabilities to prospective clients
Identify patterns across client engagements that inform product development and company strategy
You will love this role if
You thrive in client‑facing environments. You're energized by presenting to stakeholders, answering tough questions on the fly, and building relationships through consistent delivery of excellent work.
You're a self‑starter who builds solutions, not just analyses. You don't wait for perfect requirements—you identify needs, design solutions, and drive them to completion.
You're comfortable being hands‑on with code and clients on the same day. You can write SQL and Python in the morning and present insights to biopharma executives in the afternoon.
You embrace AI tooling to augment your work. You actively use AI assistants to write faster, analyze smarter, and deliver more—you see them as force multipliers, not threats.
You want to define a function, not inherit one. You're excited to build processes, frameworks, and standards that will outlast your tenure.
You care deeply about data quality. In healthcare, accuracy isn't optional—you take pride in getting details right.
Requirements Experience & Expertise
5-8 years of experience in data science or analytics, with at least 3 years in a client‑facing or consulting capacity
Deep proficiency with data analytics tools: SQL, Python, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift
Strong command of data visualization tools (e.g. Metabase, Looker) and ability to design and implement dashboards for non‑technical audiences
Experience building analytics solutions from scratch—data models, pipelines, reporting frameworks, and dashboards
Proven track record of translating ambiguous business questions into concrete analytical approaches and deliverables
Communication & Relationship Building
Exceptional ability to present complex analytical insights to diverse audiences, from software engineers to C‑suite biopharma executives
Demonstrated success building trusted relationships with external stakeholders through consistent, high‑quality delivery
Comfortable managing competing priorities from multiple clients while maintaining quality and responsiveness
Technical Strength as an IC
Strong individual contributor who can design and build solutions independently
Familiarity with advanced analytics techniques including statistical modeling, machine learning fundamentals, and predictive analytics
Ability to evaluate data quality, identify issues, and implement monitoring systems
Experience working with healthcare data (EHR, claims, registry data) is a strong plus but not required
Mindset & Work Style
Self‑directed and resourceful—you identify problems and solve them without waiting for direction
Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change in a growing company environment
Proven ability to manage competing priorities in fast‑paced environments
Experience using AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Cursor, etc.) to enhance productivity and accelerate delivery
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Software Development
Location: New York, NY
Compensation Range: $150,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr
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