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Definitive Healthcare, US

Data Scientist

Framingham, MA · On-site

$92K - $172K/yr

... our founding in 2011. We're also a great place to work. In 2024 and 2025, we earned multiple ... We are looking for a Data Scientist to help shape the next generation of analytics that power our ...

Zip

Senior/Staff Data Scientist, EPD

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180K - $220K/yr

Your Role As a founding Data Scientist for Procure-to-Pay (P2P) at Zip, you'll collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams to provide the models, data products, and insights necessary for ...

GRVTY

Data Scientist

Mclean, VA · On-site

... program since our founding in 2013. We've grown on this effort by providing the customer with ... GRVTY is seeking a Data Scientist with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (acceptable to this customer) to ...

GRVTY

Data Scientist

Mclean, VA

... program since our founding in 2013. We've grown on this effort by providing the customer with ... GRVTY is seeking a Data Scientist with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (acceptable to this customer) to ...

Highbeam, Inc

Data Scientist

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $225K/yr

This role blends data science, customer analytics, financial analysis, and market insights to ... Chance to join the founding team of a well-funded startup chasing a huge opportunity * Competitive ...

Shaped

Senior Data Scientist

Brooklyn, NY · On-site +1

$100K - $150K/yr

As a founding Senior Data Scientist, you'll collaborate with a diverse range of customers to solve their ranking challenges. Additionally, you'll contribute to shaping our product roadmaps and ...

Shaped

Senior Data Scientist

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

As a founding Senior Data Scientist, you'll collaborate with a diverse range of customers to solve their ranking challenges. Additionally, you'll contribute to shaping our product roadmaps and ...

Arch

Data Scientist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

You'll work directly with our CTO and founding team to model customer behavior, optimize campaign ... experience in data science, ML engineering, or analytics roles in fast-paced environments

Knit Health

Senior Data Scientist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$140K - $175K/yr

Knit is led by a founding team from the University of California Berkeley who have developed a ... As a senior member of our growing data science team, you will lead the design, curation, and ...

Knit Health

Senior Data Scientist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$140K - $175K/yr

Knit is led by a founding team from the University of California Berkeley who have developed a ... As a senior member of our growing data science team, you will lead the design, curation, and ...

Weyerhaeuser Company

Senior Data Scientist

Seattle, WA · On-site

Sustainability is the founding concept of our business, and our values drive every decision to ... We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist passionate about applying machine learning, statistics ...

Artefact

Senior Data Scientist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

We've launched in the US with offices in NYC and Los Angeles - and we're looking for a Senior Data Scientist to help define what world-class data science looks like on our founding team. Who We Are ...

Weeghman & Briggs LLC

Data Scientist 3

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$138K - $153K/yr

Data Scientist 3 Location: San Antonio, Texas Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employment ... Since our founding, we have partnered with a range of federal entities and private corporations ...

Arte factus

Senior Data Scientist

New York, NY

We've launched in the US with offices in NYC and Los Angeles -- and we're looking for a Senior Data Scientist to help define what world-class data science looks like on our founding team. Who We Are ...

Artefact

Senior Data Scientist

Manhattan, NY

We've launched in the US with offices in NYC and Los Angeles - and we're looking for a Senior Data Scientist to help define what world-class data science looks like on our founding team. Who We Are ...

GRVTY

Data Scientist

Mclean, VA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

... program since our founding in 2013. We've grown on this effort by providing the customer with ... The Data Scientist will be working in a fast-paced, dynamic, agile software development environment.

GRVTY

Data Scientist

Mclean, VA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

... program since our founding in 2013. We've grown on this effort by providing the customer with ... The Data Scientist will be working in a fast-paced, dynamic, agile software development environment.

Weeghman & Briggs LLC

Data Scientist 3

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$138K - $153K/yr

Data Scientist 3 Location: San Antonio, Texas Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employment ... Since our founding, we have partnered with a range of federal entities and private corporations ...

Parafin

Data Scientist, Underwriting

San Francisco, CA · Remote

Our Impact Data science is integral to Parafin's mission. Our platform partnerships and lending ... Since our founding, we have grown the team to include perspectives from graduate studies in physics ...

Weeghman and Briggs

Data Scientist 3

San Antonio, TX

$138K - $153K/yr

Data Scientist 3 Location: San Antonio, Texas Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employment ... Since our founding, we have partnered with a range of federal entities and private corporations ...

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Founding Data Scientists are data professionals who join a company at its earliest stages, often as one of the first technical hires. They are responsible for setting up the company's data infrastructure, developing initial machine learning models, and establishing best practices for data analysis. Their role is highly strategic, often collaborating closely with founders to influence product direction and data-driven decision-making. In addition to technical expertise, Founding Data Scientists need to be adaptable, entrepreneurial, and comfortable working in fast-paced, uncertain environments.

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Data Scientist

Definitive Healthcare, US

Framingham, MA • On-site

$92K - $172K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

About Definitive Healthcare:
At Definitive Healthcare (NASDAQ: DH), we're 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 people-paving the way for smarter decisions and greater impact.
Headquartered just outside of Boston, Massachusetts, Definitive Healthcare operates across North America, Europe, and India, supporting a growing global client base of more than 2,400 customers since our founding in 2011.
We're also a great place to work. In 2024 and 2025, we earned multiple workplace honors, including Built In's 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 a Data Scientist to 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 Data Scientist, you will design, develop, and operationalize advanced analytics that enhance the value of Definitive Healthcare's proprietary datasets. You'll lead strategic product initiatives, build scalable models, and translate complex data into actionable insights that support our clients' commercial strategy goals.
You will guide analytic frameworks and collaborate closely with product, engineering, and subject matter experts to bring new capabilities to market.
What You'll Do
  • Transform complex data into clear insights by 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 ensuring high quality execution.
  • Build deep domain expertise in healthcare markets, therapeutic areas, and commercial strategy to inform product innovation.
  • Oversee quantitative analysis and guide methodological decisions to ensure rigor, accuracy, and scalability.
  • Collaborate cross functionally with product managers, engineers, and commercial strategy experts to align analytics with product and business goals.
  • Promote best practices in modeling, documentation, reproducibility, and knowledge sharing across the data science organization.
  • Contribute to thought leadership by supporting internal research, whitepapers, and analytic frameworks that elevate Definitive Healthcare's market presence.

What You Bring
  • BA/BS in Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field; MS preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience applying machine learning, NLP, or advanced analytics-ideally within life sciences, healthcare, or commercial strategy.
  • Expert proficiency in Python, SQL, and Jupyter Notebook environments.
  • Hands-on experience with PySpark for building scalable data pipelines, processing large datasets, and optimizing distributed analytics workflows in cloud environments.
  • Strong working knowledge of cloud based data environments (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP acceptable).
  • Demonstrated experience with quantitative modeling, forecasting, segmentation, and analytic frameworks.
  • Domain experience in Commercial Strategy, Market Access, or Pricing is 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 a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint and Excel.

Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $92,000 - $172,000 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 to participate in the company's 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 company's 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 don't fit all of these qualifications, but believe you're 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 you're interested in working in a fast growing, exciting working environment - we encourage you to apply!
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Please note: All communications regarding the hiring process at Definitive Healthcare will come directly from one of our corporate recruiters or coordinators using an @definitivehc.com email address. We do not advertise open roles on Facebook and will never request money transfers or ask candidates to purchase equipment with a promise of reimbursement. If you receive any suspicious communication, please contact careers@definitivehc.com to verify your status in the application process.

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