Director of Data Science

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San Francisco / $250000 - $300000 annum

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Salary
SALARY:

$250000 - $300000

Location

LOCATION

San Francisco

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

Job Title: Director of Data Science - Biopharma Commercial Analytics
Location: Hybrid - San Francisco Bay Area
Salary: $250-300k base + bonus + equity

Drive the Commercial Data Science Strategy for a High-Growth Digital Health Innovator

Join a mission-driven health tech company redefining how the biopharma industry uses data to drive access, adherence, and market success. This is a unique opportunity to lead the data science function at a fast-scaling, venture-backed startup and shape the next generation of commercial analytics tools and ML-powered insights.

The Role

As Director of Data Science, you'll lead a team of Data Scientists and Analytical Data Engineers responsible for delivering impactful analytics and machine learning solutions across the commercial lifecycle. You'll operate as a strategic partner across Product, Customer Experience, and Go-to-Market teams, influencing everything from AI product features to patient access strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing data science team with a focus on commercialization in the biopharma space
  • Lead the development of predictive models and ML algorithms to solve problems in Market Access, Patient Services, and Field Force Optimization
  • Own the architecture, data models, and pipelines supporting scalable advanced analytics in a multi-tenant SaaS environment
  • Partner with Product and Commercial leaders to translate client needs into intelligent analytics tools and embedded insights
  • Present findings and influence decisions at the VP and executive level, internally and with client stakeholders
  • Ensure code quality, security, and compliance across deployed models and analytics products
  • Monitor trends in commercial analytics, generative AI, and regulatory standards to drive innovation

Your Background

Required Experience:

  • 7+ years in biopharma or life sciences commercial analytics, including direct experience in Market Access, Commercial Ops, or Patient Services
  • Advanced expertise in machine learning techniques (e.g., regression, classification, forecasting, NLP, A/B testing) applied to real-world commercial use cases
  • Proficient in Python and SQL; experience with Snowflake, dbt, and Snowpark highly valued
  • Strong understanding of data sets common to biopharma (specialty pharmacy, claims, HCP targeting, CRM, etc.)
  • 3+ years managing and scaling high-impact Data Science teams in high-growth or enterprise health tech environments
  • Proven record of driving measurable business outcomes through ML/AI-powered solutions
  • Excellent cross-functional communication skills; ability to bridge technical depth with commercial strategy
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with HIPAA, SOC2, HITRUST, or other healthcare regulatory frameworks
  • Experience working in AWS-based cloud environments
  • Exposure to LLMs, agentic AI frameworks, or AI-enhanced product features
  • Background in specialty data integration (e.g., hub services, reimbursement workflows)

What's On Offer

  • Executive-level role shaping the analytics vision for a fast-scaling digital health company
  • Competitive compensation, performance bonus, and equity in a high-growth startup
  • High-impact work that directly improves patient outcomes and access
  • Collaborative and mission-driven culture at the intersection of healthcare and AI
  • Opportunity to influence product strategy and drive adoption of next-generation commercial analytics tools

CONTACT

Joshua Poore

Associate Director

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