Data Scientist (forecasting & optimization); contracted role
TeamBuilder is a rapidly growing healthcare SaaS company on a mission to transform healthcare with our innovative technology. We believe in empowering our customers through inventive solutions and a commitment to excellence. Our young, rapidly growing team is looking for passionate professionals who thrive in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment.
- This role is FULLY REMOTE, though you MUST reside within the United States and be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Key Values of all TeamBuilders
- Flexibility – Adapt how we work to meet team and customer needs
- Accountability – We own commitments and results, and follow through as a team
- Clarity – Communicate expectations, priorities, and decisions clearly
- Transparency – Share decisions, feedback, and context openly and honestly
The Role We’re looking for a math wizard — someone who lives and breathes statistical analysis, experimental design, and forecasting. You’ll help us uncover insights from complex healthcare data, build predictive models that scale, and design research-grade analyses that directly influence product strategy and clinical decision-making. If you get excited about extracting signal from noise, prototyping models that actually work in the wild, and contributing to cutting-edge R&D in healthcare, this is your role. What You’ll Do
- Advanced Analytics & Modeling
- Design and implement predictive and forecasting models for operational and strategic metrics
- Conduct large-scale data analyses to identify trends, gaps, and optimization opportunities
- Optimization Modeling Development
- Collaborate with lead data scientist to build and evolve core optimization models (MILP) to improve precision, efficiency, and scalability
- Continuously iterate models based on new data and evolving business needs
- Leadership & Autonomy
- Operate independently on complex analytical tasks and mentor junior analysts
- Provide clear, actionable recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in data science or advanced analytics roles
- Strong proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and big data tools. Experience with Gurobi.
- Expertise in forecasting methods, statistical modeling, and optimization techniques/models.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for client-facing and internal interactions
Preferred Skills
- Experience with healthcare or operational analytics
- Experience with Gurobi
- Knowledge of survey data transformation and workflow analysis
- Expertise in machine learning
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Mission-driven team tackling real healthcare challenges
- Freedom to experiment and innovate without layers of bureaucracy
- Opportunity to shape the company’s data science culture and R&D direction
- Flexible work environment and supportive, intellectually curious teammates
Additional Information
- Job Type: Contracted/Full-time-Part-time, Potential permanent role, Remote
- Culture: We foster a collaborative, engaging, mission-driven culture that values innovation and prioritizes customer success.
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