Data Scientist -Azure and EPIC experience preferred at Virta Health

Marlton, New Jersey, United States

Virta Health Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • 2+ years’ experience applying modern machine learning algorithms (clustering, classification, and regression), statistical methods, and optimization
  • Strong skills in SQL, fluency in coding in R and/or Python
  • Experience using major cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure
  • Strong data visualization abilities in Tableau/Qlikview, ggplot etc
  • Familiarity with EPIC is preferred
  • Master’s Degree in data science, industrial and systems engineering, analytics, mathematics, business, or related field
  • Advanced level experience with SQL, NOSQL, Tableau, Azure, R and/or Python and other database tools for research and analysis

Responsibilities

  • Use mathematics, statistics, predictive models, business analysis, and cloud technology to transform high volumes of complex data into advanced analytic solutions
  • Understand and document business/clinical needs as well as recommend appropriate IS solutions to deliver the needed data
  • Serve as primary data liaison to the business/clinical areas to ensure overall expectations are met or exceeded for all data/reporting needs
  • Facilitate effective customer engagement through regular applicable governance meetings, rounding, and communications regarding requirements, enhancements and priorities
  • Keep abreast of current healthcare trends by attending appropriate meetings and reviewing current literature
  • Provide market intelligence on a regular basis to operations/product line managers and executives
  • Research on how to collect or find raw data that can be transformed into meaningful information
  • Perform research and development of advanced analytics solutions in healthcare
  • Interact with subject matter experts to uncover important insights and build on concepts in statistics, optimization, and machine learning to improve patient and provider experiences
  • Identify strategic issues, form hypothesis, design and conduct analyses, synthesize conclusions into recommendations and presentation materials and conducts follow-up studies

Skills

Azure
EPIC
Statistics
Optimization
Machine Learning
Advanced Analytics
Healthcare Analytics

Virta Health

Reverses type 2 diabetes through personalized care

About Virta Health

Virta Health focuses on reversing type 2 diabetes through a combination of personalized nutrition, continuous remote care, and behavioral science. Their treatment is designed for individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, healthcare providers, and enterprise partners like employers and health plans. Unlike many competitors, Virta Health operates on a performance-based model, meaning they only receive payment if they achieve successful outcomes for their patients. This aligns their financial incentives with patient health improvements. The company's goal is to reverse type 2 diabetes in 100 million people, making their approach not just about managing diabetes but actively working towards its reversal.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$362.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote-first work environment
Flexible work hours & time off policy
Health insurance
Paid parental leave
Free Virta treatment & family discount
Internet, home office, learning & development stipends
Employee resource groups
401K & ROTH contribution

Risks

Increased competition in diabetes reversal could threaten Virta's market share.
Rising popularity of GLP-1 medications may divert clients from Virta's approach.
Regulatory changes in GLP-1 prescriptions could impact Virta's business model.

Differentiation

Virta Health offers a medication-free approach to reversing type 2 diabetes.
Their performance-based model aligns financial incentives with patient outcomes.
Virta's continuous remote care platform provides personalized nutrition and behavioral support.

Upsides

Virta Health has achieved over $100M in annualized revenue with sustainable weight loss solutions.
Partnerships with major payers like U-Haul enhance Virta's market reach and credibility.
Growing skepticism about GLP-1 medications boosts demand for Virta's alternative treatments.

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