Data Scientist

About the role

The Data Scientist will design, develop, and operationalize advanced analytics that enhance the value of Definitive Healthcare's proprietary datasets. They will lead strategic product initiatives, build scalable models, and translate complex data into actionable insights that support clients' commercial strategy goals. They 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

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.