Amazon · 2 days ago
Senior Data Scientist, Special Projects
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$143K/yr - $248K/yr
5+ years expAmazon is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for their Special Projects team, focused on innovating healthcare solutions through data-driven insights. The role involves analyzing complex healthcare data, developing statistical methodologies, and collaborating with Applied Scientists to enhance healthcare outcomes.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceRetail
Responsibilities
Analyze complex healthcare data to identify patterns, trends, and insights
Develop and validate statistical methodologies
Create and maintain analytical frameworks
Provide recommendations on data collection strategies
Collaborate with Applied Scientists to support model development efforts
Design and implement statistical analyses to validate analytical approaches
Present findings to stakeholders and contribute to scientific publications
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions are built on sound statistical foundations
Design and implement causal inference analyses to understand underlying mechanisms
Develop frameworks for identifying and validating causal relationships in complex systems
Work with stakeholders to translate causal insights into actionable recommendations
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of statistical software such as R, Python
Experience with handling of large datasets
MS or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, or related quantitative field
5+ years of experience applying statistical methods to healthcare data
Experience with statistical modeling and analysis of longitudinal data
Advance in experimental design and hypothesis testing
Preferred
Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
Experience with distributed systems at scale
Experience communicating complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences
PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, or related quantitative field
Experience analyzing healthcare data
Knowledge of healthcare industry regulations and processes
Familiarity with healthcare data standards
Experience applying causal inference frameworks to real-world problems
Familiarity with modern causal discovery and inference techniques
Knowledge of counterfactual analysis methods
Benefits
Equity
Sign-on payments
A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Amazon
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10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
Kleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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