Staff Data Scientist

Job overview

The Staff Data Scientist role is remote in the United States, with pay ranges based on location: $193,800–$228,000 annually in Zone A, $177,700–$209,000 in Zone B, and $161,500–$190,000 in Zone C. SmithRx works to make healthcare more affordable and accessible through technology and pharmacy benefit management. This senior individual contributor leads data science work that informs product and business decisions, strengthens data trust, and advances cross-functional priorities. The role combines rigorous analysis and experimentation with technical mentorship and clear communication of findings.

What you'll do

• Partner with technical and business leaders to define metrics, dashboards, and AI-enabled data products
• establish hypothesis-driven decisions through rigorous experimentation
• analyze open-ended problems and communicate findings
• collaborate with data engineers on dimensional models, data completeness, and governance
• align roadmaps with business priorities
• mentor technical partners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff data scientist

data science

remote us

smithrx

healthcare technology

pharmacy benefits

sql

dbt

python

statistical modeling

experimentation

zone-based pay

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, flexible spending benefits, 401(k), disability coverage, discretionary paid time off, company holidays, wellness and commuter benefits, paid parental leave, EAP, and professional development.

Why this role

Remote role with three location-based salary zones; the posting lists SQL, dbt, Python, and R among relevant technical tools.

About the employer

SmithRx is hiring for this role. Industry: Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers. Sector: 52.