Komodo Health is hiring a Data Scientist for our Analytics Consulting team. You will build analytics pipelines and complex logic for projects that address customer needs using real-world healthcare data. In this role, you will deliver high-value data analytics projects, implement client solutions using advanced statistical analysis or machine learning, and develop a deep understanding of healthcare claims data.
What You'll Do
- Deliver high-value data analytics projects.
- Implement client solutions using techniques like advanced statistical analysis or machine learning for targeted therapeutic areas in our patient population.
- Develop a deep understanding of healthcare claims data.
- Construct complex statistical and mathematical models and develop supporting platforms for their use.
- Effectively partner with teams to translate client requirements into analytics to solve client needs with the capabilities of datasets available at Komodo.
- Work with the data science team to scale our solutions, automate code, and centralize complex logic for reusability. Advocate for good engineering practices within the team.
- Present findings, insights and analytical results to internal and external partners for client deliveries, as well as the larger data science function for continued growth and learning.
- Work with clients to creatively resolve issues and further develop analyses.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science) or equivalent practical experience.
- Analytical mindset and the ability to solve complex problems with limited supervision.
- At least three years of industry experience working with Python and large-scale databases using SQL (data query, data cleaning, data transformation).
- Familiarity with PySpark and R.
- Experience working with a large anonymized patient-level healthcare database (preferably administrative claims or EHR).
- Comfort communicating complex data science topics to audiences of variable technical capability.
- Proficient with complex topics in machine learning modeling, advanced statistics/biostatistics, algorithm design and knowledge of ML software packages.
- Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and demanding agile environment.
- Interest in growing skills as a Data Scientist and being willing to learn and teach as part of a team.
- Strong business acumen demonstrated by a good understanding of how analytics insights (preferably in healthcare analytics) tie into business goals.
- High motivation, work ethic, and self-discipline to organize and complete tasks.
- Applies AI strategically, knowing how to use the right tools at the right time to solve problems or generate new ideas.
- Uses AI to accelerate feedback loops, test ideas, and make informed decisions faster.
- Applies both judgment and creativity when working with AI and understands its limitations.
- Demonstrates curiosity and initiative in exploring new AI tools and workflows relevant to their role.
- Has developed or shared AI-enhanced workflows, automations, or prompts with others.
- Brings a reflexive AI mindset and uses AI as a natural part of their process to iterate, research, and deliver better work.
- Comfortable working in AI-enhanced environments across writing, data analysis, content creation, or design.
- Regularly leverages AI tools such as Notion AI, Perplexity, Claude, Descript, Runway, Midjourney, or Microsoft Copilot to improve speed, clarity, or creative output.
Nice to Have
- Master's or PhD degree preferred.
Technical Stack
- Python
- SQL
- PySpark
- R
- Large-scale databases
- ML software packages
Team & Environment
You will join the Analytics Consulting team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible time off and holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Disability insurance and life insurance
- Leaves of absence
- Eligibility for performance-based bonuses
- Eligibility for equity awards
- For the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City: $161,000—$190,000 USD. For all other US locations: $140,000—$175,000 USD. Plus equity: Eligible for equity awards.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role. Locations: US.
Komodo Health provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
