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The Sr. Data Scientist should have a passion for data science and healthcare to contribute to the National Cardiovascular Data Registry's (NCDR) data science strategy. The role will be add to the advancement of NCDR data analytics through the application of novel approaches using data science tools and techniques. The role will collaborate across groups to achieve NCDR goals.
This position is based in Washington, DC where we have a hybrid work environment (roughly 40% of the time in the office).
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Build data science products and share analytic insights using machine learning, statistical modelling, and NLP techniques for NCDR internal and external stakeholders.
- Leverage Exploratory Data Analysis to analyze and gain insights from clinical registry data to provide critical results, enable data-driven decisions, enhance product offerings, and reduce cost and complexity.
- Work collaboratively across groups (NCDR business lines, IT, ACC members and other stakeholders) to facilitate data science initiatives.
- Develop data visualization and dashboard solutions using standard tools such as Power BI.
- Utilize external data sources to discover relevant and informative trends. External data sources are including but not limited to clinical, claims, registry, and Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO) data.
- Adhere to the data science team documentation and coding best practices to facilitate collaboration and effective communication.
- Understand data science and analytic methodologies applicable to the real-world evidence (RWE) team.
- Complete all mandatory privacy and security training requirements and comply with ACC privacy and security policies.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably a related field
- Masters with 3+ years relevant experience or Bachelors with 4+ years relevant experience
- Experience in R or Python and SQL
- Knowledge of statistical modeling, machine learning, building and deploying models and/or leveraging unstructured data.
- Experience with PowerBI or other data visualization tools (Tableau, ggplot, plotly)
- Ability to communicate technical concepts and implications with non-technical stakeholders.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Microsoft Access, Visio, SharePoint software.
Desired Qualifications:
- Proactively identify and mitigate roadblocks and troubleshoot solutions
- Experience with health-related data and a strong drive to apply data science to business problems
- Experience using GitHub
About Us:
At the American College of Cardiology, we bring our hearts to work.
We are a 500-person organization dedicated and committed to our mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health for the past 70 years. When you join our team, you become part of a passionate culture that envisions a world where innovation and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes.
Every day, we are committed to supporting our more than 56,000 members and their patients around the globe and in doing so, ensure our staff have a positive environment of teamwork, collaboration, professionalism and excellence. To learn more about why ACC has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare please visit our site at:.
What We Offer:
ACC values all members of our College family, including ACC staff. As the foundation of the organization, ACC staff enjoy world-class benefits and a culture of work-life balance. Our benefit offerings include insurance (medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability, and supplemental options), generous paid time off (pre-loaded vacation and sick, 12 holidays and an organizational shut-down during the last week of the year, parental leave, 2 community service days, and half-day summer Fridays), tuition assistance and a very competitive 10% retirement contribution after a year of service, and much more! You can visit our careers site for an overview of our full offerings: . Please note that these offerings may change at any time.
COVID Considerations:
As an employer in the public health space, and an organization that serves members who are essential medical personnel, ACC requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon hire. Proof of vaccination will be required. Individuals can request an exemption from this requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, and those requests for reasonable accommodations will be evaluated individually.
ACC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
ACC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact Crystal Nott, Sr. Director, People Resources & Engagement atcnott@acc.orgor (202)375-6423.
ACC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. EOE/AA including Vets and Disabled.
ACC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact Crystal Nott, Director, Talent Management at cnott@acc.org or (202)375-6423.