Zocdoc
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Principal Data Scientist

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Employer Provided Salary: $177,000-$239,500 Annually
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Our Mission

Healthcare should work for patients, but it doesn’t. In their time of need, they call down outdated insurance directories. Then wait on hold. Then wait weeks for the privilege of a visit. Then wait in a room solely designed for waiting. Then wait for a surprise bill. In any other consumer industry, the companies delivering such a poor customer experience would not survive. But in healthcare, patients lack market power. Which means they are expected to accept the unacceptable.


Zocdoc’s mission is to give power to the patient. To do that, we’ve built the leading healthcare marketplace that makes it easy to find and book in-person or virtual care in all 50 states, across +200 specialties and +12k insurance plans. By giving patients the ability to see and choose, we give them power. In doing so, we can make healthcare work like every other consumer sector, where businesses compete for customers, not the other way around. In time, this will drive quality up and prices down. 


We’re 15 years old and the leader in our space, but we are still just getting started. If you like solving important, complex problems alongside deeply thoughtful, driven, and collaborative teammates, read on.


Your Impact on our Mission

We are looking for a Principal Data Scientist to work on our core Search and Sponsored Results offerings.  Using a variety of data mining and analysis methods, you will build and implement models to create algorithms, run simulations, and test your results. We are looking for a statistically-minded individual who has the coding skills to independently work with data and interpret research outcomes to determine company strategy. A close collaboration with business partners (including product, engineering, marketing, and sales) will enable you to implement data-driven initiatives. 

You’ll enjoy this role if you are…

  • Passionate about communicating important data insights to business stakeholders stories that tell cohesive, logical stories about the value and uses of Data Science
  • Personally motivated by leading impactful data science initiatives 
  • The kind of person who enjoys leading and mentoring data scientists 

Your day to day is…

  • Working closely with our product team to build and iterate on user-facing features using data analytics and machine learning to optimize the results.
  • Applying advanced statistical techniques to measure efficacy of various products, suggesting improvements to the products and our processes as you see them
  • Leading and mentoring a team of Data Scientists within the Search team, sharing your experience and expertise with others who are eager to learn
  • Identifying new opportunities within our company for future large impact data workstreams

You’ll be successful in this role if you have…

  • 10+ years of experience performing data analysis and a Master's degree/PhD in statistics, math, physical sciences, or another quantitative discipline, economics, quantitative social sciences, political science
  • Proven experience on leading and implementing data science initiatives on a product using strong domain knowledge combined with data intuition to understand the most impactful opportunities  
  • Ability to mentor other data scientists, increasing both technical data ability and business acumen
  • Expertise working with large, complex SQL and NoSQL database infrastructure
  • Solid understanding of statistics and common machine learning techniques
  • A strong perspective regarding data engineering and the most appropriate infrastructure to use (including trade-offs)
  • An understanding of the nuances and tradeoffs of different types of experiment design

Zocdoc is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Salary ranges are determined through alignment with market data. Base salary offered is determined by a number of factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and skills. Certain positions are also eligible for variable pay and/or equity; your recruiter will discuss the full compensation package details.

NYC Base Salary Range

$177,000$239,500 USD

About us
Zocdoc is the country’s leading digital health marketplace that helps patients easily find and book the care they need. Each month, millions of patients use our free service to find nearby, in-network providers, compare choices based on verified patient reviews, and instantly book in-person or video visits online. Providers participate in Zocdoc’s Marketplace to reach new patients to grow their practice, fill their last-minute openings, and deliver a better healthcare experience. Founded in 2007 with a mission to give power to the patient, our work each day in pursuit of that mission is guided by our six core values. Zocdoc is a private company backed by some of the world’s leading investors, and we believe we’re still only scratching the surface of what we plan to accomplish. 

Zocdoc is a mission-driven organization dedicated to building teams as diverse as the patients and providers we aim to serve. In the spirit of one of our core values - Together, Not Alone, we are a company that prides itself on being highly collaborative, and we believe that diverse perspectives, experiences and contributors make our community and our platform better.  We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Applicants are considered for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable laws.
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What are Zocdoc Perks + Benefits

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
In-person all-hands meetings
President's club
Employee awards
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Short Term Disability insurance covers 60% of weekly pay (capped at $1,500/week) for up to 12 weeks.
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Zocdoc offers weekly in-office yoga classes every Thursday.
Mental health benefits
Wellness days
Abortion travel benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Performance bonus
Pay transparency
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
We offer a generous 10-18 weeks of fully paid Parental Leave.
Family medical leave
Employees who meet the FMLA eligibility criteria qualify for 12 weeks of family medical leave.
Adoption Assistance
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Sabbatical
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Flexible time off
Floating holidays
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
Free snacks and drinks
Company-sponsored happy hours
Recreational clubs
Mother's room
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks

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