About The Company
Nicklaus Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional medical care, innovative research, and comprehensive health services to children and their families. Renowned for its commitment to excellence, the hospital combines a compassionate approach with cutting-edge medical technology to ensure the best outcomes for its young patients. With a focus on pediatric specialties, research initiatives, and community engagement, Nicklaus Children's Hospital strives to be a national leader in pediatric healthcare and a trusted partner in children's wellness.
About The Role
The Data Scientist – Healthcare Analytics at Nicklaus Children's Hospital is a vital role responsible for leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical methodologies to extract meaningful insights from complex healthcare and operational data. This position focuses on analyzing electronic health records (EHR), genomics, and precision medicine data, as well as financial and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. The role involves close collaboration with researchers, clinicians, and operational teams to develop predictive models, support clinical decision-making, and optimize healthcare delivery. Ensuring compliance with federal regulations, HIPAA, and institutional policies is a critical aspect of the role, emphasizing the importance of data privacy and security in all analytical activities.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, or a related quantitative field. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in data science within healthcare or life sciences environments, demonstrating proficiency in applying statistical analysis and machine learning techniques to real-world healthcare challenges. Experience working with healthcare data, including EHR, clinical databases, and ERP systems, is essential. A proven track record of developing predictive models and deriving actionable insights from complex datasets is required. Knowledge of healthcare regulations, medical coding systems (ICD-10, CPT, SNOMED), and familiarity with healthcare information systems will be advantageous.
Responsibilities
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Apply machine learning, natural language processing, and AI techniques to analyze structured and unstructured healthcare data, including clinical, genomics, and operational datasets.
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Develop predictive models integrating multi-omics data (genomics, proteomics), biomarkers, and clinical outcomes to support precision medicine and personalized care pathways.
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Build scalable data pipelines and connect complex healthcare data using graph database technologies (e.g., property graphs) to uncover hidden relationships across patients, treatments, and outcomes.
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Collaborate with data engineering and IT teams to operationalize models for real-time decision support, risk stratification, and resource optimization across clinical and business operations.
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Develop and validate predictive models to support clinical decision-making, risk stratification, and outcome prediction for pediatric populations.
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Ensure all analytical activities comply with healthcare regulations, institutional policies, and research ethics, including proper handling of protected health information.
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Partner with clinicians, researchers, and administrators to understand analytical needs, translate requirements into technical solutions, and communicate findings effectively.
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Maintain comprehensive documentation of analytical methods, validate approaches, and ensure reproducibility of research findings.
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Provide technical expertise and training to team members on data analysis techniques and healthcare analytics best practices.
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Stay updated with emerging trends and technologies in healthcare data science to continuously improve analytical capabilities.
Benefits
Nicklaus Children's Hospital offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of its employees. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings options, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. The hospital fosters a collaborative and innovative work environment, providing employees with access to cutting-edge tools and resources to excel in their roles. Additionally, employees benefit from a supportive organizational culture that values diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance, ensuring a fulfilling and rewarding career experience.
Equal Opportunity
Nicklaus Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe diversity enhances our ability to provide exceptional care and innovative solutions, and we are dedicated to maintaining a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.