Director, Science

Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. Guided by our mission to make the world’s health data secure, accessible and actionable, we provide critical data solutions for organizations across the healthcare ecosystem - including providers, health plans, researchers, and life sciences companies. From fulfilling a single patient’s request for their medical records to powering the AI revolution in healthcare, Datavanters are building the future of how data is connected and used to improve health. 

By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a driven and highly collaborative team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare.

DESCRIPTION

As a science-driven healthcare analytics company with a rapidly growing customer base, Datavant is looking for an expert R programmer with experience analyzing real world data. 

As an Associate Director / Director in the Research+Analytics team, you would be part of a small team of analytic programmers executing analyses for client projects and may contribute to the development of software product features. 

This position will report to the Senior Director of Biostatistics, Programming Team Lead.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Autonomously conduct programming tasks, including data management for complex longitudinal analyses and use of R, SQL, and Apache Spark


• Aid in the interpretation of programmed results (e.g., relevant sections of reports or manuscripts)


• Aid in the design and conduct of robust real-world research, including protocol and statistical analysis plan development and ensuring appropriateness of study design, sample size and statistical methodologies proposed


• Mentor early-career programmers 


• May be asked to provide input on the appropriate application and prioritization of analytic product features and support their testing in collaboration with the Product Management and Engineering teams, based on use cases and input from clients and internal scientists 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology, or related quantitative field 


• PhD with at least 2 years of relevant experience or Masters with at least 5 years of relevant experience


• Experience processing raw real-world data files (especially from secondary sources) to obtain analysis-ready datasets, such as engaging with data from multiple tables, stringing data to create drug durations, applying complex algorithms (for example, creating pregnancy episodes), etc.


• Strong programming experience in R and SQL


• Experience working with Databricks and Apache Spark for large-scale data processing


• Proficiency in Github use


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Ability to self-motivate


• Collaborative, flexible, and solution-oriented

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the conduct of descriptive, prediction, and causal inference observational/epidemiological studies using secondary sources of real-world data, such as administrative claims, electronic health records, and disease registries.  Experience in the clinical trials space may meet this requirement 


• Experience with AI coding tools

Perks of joining Datavant in Barcelona

• 25 vacation days


• Daily in-office lunch stipend (and a fully stocked kitchen)  


• Hybrid work model: 2 days/ week in our office in Gracia


• Commitment to professional development opportunities 


• Employee-led initiatives including annual company-wide innovation day & DEI resource groups 


• Comprehensive private health coverage w/ out-of-network reimbursements options 


• Flexible remuneration with Cobee (Restaurant, Transportation, Nursery)


• Peer & company recognition programs


• Monthly educational lunch & learns

To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and/or religion.

This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.

Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. To learn more about our commitment, please review our EEO Commitment Statement here. Know Your Rights, explore the resources available through the EEOC for more information regarding your legal rights and protections. In addition, Datavant does not and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. 

At the end of this application, you will find a set of voluntary demographic questions. If you choose to respond, your answers will be anonymous and will help us identify areas for improvement in our recruitment process. (We can only see aggregate responses, not individual ones. In fact, we aren’t even able to see whether you’ve responded.) Responding is entirely optional and will not affect your application or hiring process in any way.

Datavant is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need an accommodation while seeking employment, please request it here, by selecting the ‘Interview Accommodation Request’ category. You will need your requisition ID when submitting your request, you can find instructions for locating it here. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.