Principal Health Data Scientist

Who We Are

Inovalon was founded in 1998 on the belief that technology, and data specifically, would empower the transformation of the entire healthcare ecosystem for the better, improving both outcomes and economics. At Inovalon, we believe that when our customers are successful in their missions, healthcare improves. Therefore, we focus on empowering them with data-driven solutions. And the momentum is building.

Together, as ONE Inovalon, we are a united force delivering solutions that address healthcare’s greatest needs. Through our mission-based culture of inclusion and innovation, our organization brings value not just to our customers, but to the millions of patients and members they serve.

Who You Are

As a Principal Health Data Scientist, you serve as an advanced individual contributor leading complex programming, analytics, and statistical modeling work that supports internal and external clients. You partner with research scientists, health services researchers, health economists, clinicians, project managers, business analysts, and data teams to turn large, complex healthcare datasets into actionable insights and scalable solutions. Your work helps solve strategic business problems, strengthen product and research outcomes, and elevate team capability through cross-functional guidance and mentorship.

What You'll Do

• Lead advanced programming, analytics, and statistical modeling using administrative claims, electronic medical records, and healthcare registry data to generate actionable insights.
• Develop and apply complex statistical analyses, hypothesis testing, and modeling approaches to address strategic business problems and support research and product offerings.
• Perform advanced SQL-based data extraction, transformation, management, and ad hoc querying across large-scale healthcare datasets.
• Create and maintain well-documented source code, algorithms, and analytical methods to support reuse, quality, scalability, and knowledge sharing.
• Communicate analytical methods, findings, and recommendations clearly to internal stakeholders and external clients, translating complex results into practical business insights.
• Lead and respond to highly complex operational data requests in support of research initiatives, client deliverables, and cross-functional business needs.
• Provide quality control, quality assurance, and project review support, offering solution-oriented guidance across project teams.
• Partner with Enterprise Data Management, Data Integration, MORE2 Registry®, and iPORT+™ teams to identify, investigate, and resolve data issues while improving efficiency, productivity, and scalability.
• Troubleshoot complex production-related data and analytics issues and coordinate effective resolution across teams.
• Assist in evaluating data analytics vendors and tools to support team and business needs, while upholding separation of duties and applicable processes and procedures.

What You'll Need

• 8+ years of professional experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industries working with administrative claims data and big data.
• Master’s degree in computer science, machine learning, applied mathematics, econometrics, statistics, engineering, physics, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Advanced expertise in programming, analytics, statistics, and analytical modeling for complex healthcare data use cases.
• Strong experience working with administrative claims data, electronic medical records, healthcare registry data, and large-scale data environments.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation, data management, and ad hoc querying.
• Demonstrated ability to document source code, algorithms, and methods for reuse, quality, and scalability.
• Experience evaluating data analytics vendors and tools.
• Demonstrate growth potential and learning agility by quickly learning new datasets, tools, and business domains and applying that knowledge to improve outcomes.
• Demonstrate leadership by influencing cross-functional partners, mentoring less experienced team members, and building strong working relationships across disciplines.
• Demonstrate adaptability by adjusting to changing priorities, ambiguity, and evolving business needs while maintaining focus on results and delivery.
• Demonstrate creative thinking by developing practical, innovative solutions to strategic business problems and identifying opportunities to improve data processes.
• Demonstrate analytical skills by evaluating complex variables, selecting appropriate methods, identifying meaningful patterns, and drawing evidence-based conclusions.
• Nice to have: [CONFIRM: preferred qualifications]

Our Shared Commitments

• Maintain compliance with Inovalon’s policies, procedures and mission statement;
• Adhere to all confidentiality and HIPAA requirements as outlined within Inovalon’s Operating Policies and Procedures in all ways and at all times with respect to any aspect of the data handled or services rendered in the undertaking of the position; and
• Fulfill those responsibilities and/or duties that may be reasonably provided by Inovalon for the purpose of achieving operational and financial success of Employer.

Work Environment

• This is primarily a computer-based role performed in a remote, hybrid, or office environment. The role requires prolonged periods of computer use and frequent communication and interaction with others, either virtually and/or in person. The role may occasionally require transporting or moving work-related equipment weighing up to 10 pounds, such as a laptop and related materials. Some travel may be required, depending on the needs of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship (e.g. H-1B, TN, or E-3). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States as a condition of employment. (This is only applicable for US-based positions)

If you don’t meet every qualification listed but are excited about our mission and the work described, we encourage you to apply. Inovalon is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and you may be just the right person for this or other roles.

By embracing inclusion, we enhance our work environment and drive business success. Inovalon strives to provide equal opportunities to the communities where we operate and to our clients and everyone whom we serve. We endeavor to create a culture of inclusion in which our associates feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and pursue their professional goals in an equitable setting. We understand that by fostering this type of culture, and welcoming different perspectives, we generate innovation and growth.

Inovalon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirement.

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Work Location: If the US position is listed as remote, employees who reside within a 40-mile radius of one of our office locations in Tampa, FL; Canonsburg, PA; or Bowie, MD will follow a hybrid work schedule and are expected to work in the office two days per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays).