Senior Data Scientist

About Definitive Healthcare:

At Definitive Healthcare (NASDAQ: DH) were passionate about turning data analytics and expertise into meaningful intelligence that helps our customers achieve success and shape the future of healthcare. We empower them to uncover the right markets opportunities and peoplepaving the way for smarter decisions and greater impact.

Were headquartered in Framingham Massachusetts but we have 3 office locations globally including locations in Sweden and India. Weve grown significantly since our founding in 2011 and have expanded our global client base to 2400.

Were also a great place to work. In 2024 and 2025 we earned multiple workplace honors including Built Ins 100 Best Places to Work in Boston (both years) a Stevie Bronze Award for Great Employers and recognition as a Great Place to Work in India.

We foster a collaborative inclusive culture where diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through programs like DefinitiveCares and our employee-led affinity groups we strive to promote connection education and inclusion.

We are looking for aSenior Data Scientistto help shape the next generation of analytics that power our products. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of data science product innovation and healthcare commercialization.

About the Role

As a Senior Data Scientist you will design develop and operationalize advanced analytics that enhance the value of Definitive Healthcares proprietary strategic product initiatives build scalable models and translate complex data into actionable insights that support our clients commercial strategy goals.

You will also mentor junior team members guide analytic frameworks and collaborate closely with product engineering andsubjectmatterexperts to bring new capabilities to market.

WhatYoullDo

• Transform complex data into clear insightsby synthesizing large datasets into compelling narratives frameworks and recommendations that drive client value.

• Develop scalable analytics and models(e.g. forecasting segmentation NLP ML pipelines) that integrate directly into Definitive Healthcare products.

• Lead strategic product enhancements including defining project plans managing timelines and ensuringhighqualityexecution.

• Build deep domainexpertisein healthcare markets therapeutic areas and commercial strategy to inform product innovation.

• Oversee quantitative analysisand guide methodological decisions to ensure rigor accuracy and scalability.

• Mentor and coach junior data scientistsprovidingtechnical guidance feedback and support for professional growth.

• Collaboratecross functionallywith product managers engineers and commercial strategy experts to align analytics with product and business goals.

• Promote best practicesin modeling documentation reproducibility and knowledge sharing across the data science organization.

• Contribute to thought leadershipby supporting internal research whitepapers and analytic frameworks that elevate Definitive Healthcares market presence.

What You Bring

• BA/BS in Statistics Computer Science Engineering Mathematics or related field;MS or PhD preferred.

• 5 years of experienceapplying machine learning NLP or advanced analyticsideally within life sciences healthcare or commercial strategy.

• Expertproficiencyin Python SQL andJupyterNotebookenvironments.

• Handson experience withPySparkfor building scalable data pipelines processing large datasets andoptimizingdistributed analytics workflows in cloud environments.

• Strong working knowledge ofcloud baseddata environments(Azure preferred; AWS or GCP acceptable).

• Demonstrated experience withquantitative modeling forecasting segmentation and analytic frameworks.

• Domain experience inCommercial Strategy Market Access or Pricingis highly desirable.

• Exceptional communication skills including the ability to translate technical concepts for nontechnical audiences.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead complex initiatives and collaborate across teams.

• High motivation strong work ethic and comfort working in afast paceddeadline drivenenvironment.

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office tools especially PowerPoint and Excel.

Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $112000 $210000 per year which represents the base pay the company reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role. Actual compensation will depend on relevant experience skills and qualifications.

This role is also eligible toparticipatein the companys annual bonus program subject to individual and company performance.

All employees receive standard benefits including medical dental and vision coverage unlimited paid time off and participation in the companys 401(k) plan with employer contribution.

Why we love Definitive and why you will too!

• Industry leading products
• Work hard and have fun doing it
• Incredibly fast growth means limitless opportunity
• Flexible and dynamic culture
• Work alongside some of the most talented and dedicated teammates
• Definitive Cares our community service group gives all of us a chance to give back
• Competitive benefits package including great healthcare benefits and a 401(k) match

What our Employees are saying about us on Glassdoor:

Great Work atmosphere great work life balance excellent company to work for amazing top notch product incredible customer service lots of tools to help you succeed.

-Business Development Manager

Great team. Amazing growth. Employees are treated very well.

-Research Analyst

I have waited 36 years to work at a dream job for a dream company and I am so happy to have finally got there.

-Profile Analyst

If you dont fit all of these qualifications but believe youre still a great fit feel free to apply and tell us why in your cover letter.

If you are a California Colorado New York City or Washington resident and this role is a remote role you can receive additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role which we will provide upon request.

Definitive Hiring Philosophy

Definitive Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace with equal opportunity for all applicants and teammates. Our goal is to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race color religion age gender gender identity sexual orientation or any other status. If youre interested in working in a fast growing exciting working environment we encourage you to apply!

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