Principal Data Scientist at Medtronic

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or Advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a Data Scientist (preferred)
Analytical mindset and deep experience transforming data into business insights (preferred)
Proven experience developing and deploying data science solutions within enterprise-scale analytics platforms such as Palantir Foundry (strong plus), Databricks, Snowflake, Dataiku, Qlik, Alteryx, Tableau Prep, Azure Synapse, or similar (preferred)
Proficiency in Python or R for advanced data analysis and modeling tasks (preferred)
Hands-on experience building analytics workflows and models in low-code or no-code collaborative platforms (preferred)
Experience with data modeling concepts and data lineage in modern data ecosystems (preferred)
Proven experience developing machine learning models for predictive and prescriptive data analysis (preferred)
Experience in data visualization (Power BI/Tableau or similar) (preferred)
Strong math skills (e.g., statistics, algebra) (preferred)
Problem-solving skills (preferred)

Responsibilities

Analyze contract performance metrics (e.g., rebate utilization, contract compliance, pricing accuracy) to identify trends, anomalies, and improvement opportunities that drive decision-making based on strategic recommendations and operational efficiency
Translate business questions into structured data problems and deliver analytical models and solutions that inform pricing and contract strategies
Build and maintain analytic workflows, dashboards, and predictive models directly within Palantir Foundry (or similar platforms)
Ensure that analytical outputs are accessible, interpretable, and actionable by non-technical users
Develop repeatable and scalable data science components within enterprise platforms that integrate tightly with contract performance operations
Analyze large amounts of data to discover trends and patterns
Build predictive models and machine-learning algorithms
Present information using data visualization techniques
Collaborate with data architects/engineers and data analysts within the IT group to achieve common project goals
Extend the company’s data with third-party sources of information when needed
Process, cleanse, and verify the integrity of data used for analysis
Perform ad-hoc analysis and present results in a clear manner

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Data MiningStatistical AnalysisMachine LearningPredictive ModelingDashboard DevelopmentData Visualization

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement or location policy for this role?

The role requires working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite to foster a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration.

What are the minimum education and experience requirements?

A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience is required.

What key skills are needed for this Principal Data Scientist position?

The role requires data mining skills, statistical analysis, machine learning techniques, building predictive models, data visualization, and experience with platforms like Palantir Foundry.

What is the reporting structure for this role?

The role reports solid-line to business leadership as an embedded expert in the commercial domain, with a dotted-line reporting to the IT Data Analytics & AI team.

What does Medtronic's company culture emphasize?

Medtronic emphasizes bold ideas with speed and decisiveness, putting patients first, fostering professional growth, and cross-functional collaboration through in-person exchanges.

Medtronic

Develops and manufactures medical devices and therapies

About Medtronic

Medtronic provides medical technology, services, and solutions to improve patient care. The company develops a variety of medical devices, including pacemakers, insulin pumps, surgical tools, and neurostimulation devices, which help diagnose, prevent, and treat chronic diseases. These products are used by hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals around the world. Medtronic stands out from competitors by investing significantly in research and development to create new products and offering additional services like training and patient management programs. The goal of Medtronic is to enhance patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs through its comprehensive range of medical solutions.

Fridley, MinnesotaHeadquarters

1949Year Founded

$3.2MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees