Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to transform healthcare by leveraging large and complex healthcare datasets to drive data-informed decision making across the organization, with a focus on pricing, product development, financial planning, and forecasting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Healthcare Analytics, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
- 5–7+ years of professional experience in data science, healthcare analytics, or a related field.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python and/or R for data extraction, manipulation, and modeling.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Familiarity with SAS is a plus but not required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills—able to distill complex analyses into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
Responsibilities
- Analyze large, complex datasets from a robust Enterprise Data Warehouse to identify drivers of healthcare cost trends, market pressures, and profitability.
- Design and execute advanced statistical models and predictive analytics to inform financial projections and evaluate cost/benefit of business initiatives.
- Create clear, compelling data visualizations and communicate actionable recommendations that reduce healthcare costs and improve member outcomes.
- Lead cross-functional analytic projects from design through implementation, ensuring consistent representation of financial performance across the organization.
- Partner closely with teams including Underwriting, Product Development, Provider Contracting, Sales, and Finance to ensure alignment between analytics and business strategy.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Healthcare Analytics, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
- 5–7+ years of professional experience in data science, healthcare analytics, or a related field.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative mindset and adaptability to shifting business priorities.
- High school degree or equivalent required unless otherwise noted above.
