SmithRx

Senior Data Engineer

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Health-Tech, Pharmacy Benefit ManagementIndustries

Job Description

Position Overview

SmithRx is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering team. This role involves transforming data streams into actionable insights to address challenges in Pharmacy Benefits Management. You will leverage cutting-edge technology, including LLMs, to empower Data Analytics and Machine Learning teams, aiming to make drug pricing transparent and understandable. The position focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining distributed systems for collecting, aggregating, and governing pharmaceutical data, utilizing open-source tools like Airflow and DBT on top of industry-leading data warehouses, with a primary use of Python.

Company Information

Who We Are: SmithRx is a rapidly growing, venture-backed Health-Tech company. Our mission is to disrupt the expensive and inefficient Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) sector by building a next-generation drug acquisition platform driven by cutting-edge technology, innovative cost-saving tools, and best-in-class customer service. With hundreds of thousands of members onboarded since 2016, SmithRx has a solution that is resonating with clients all across the country.

We pride ourselves on our mission-driven and collaborative culture that inspires our employees to do their best work. We believe that the U.S healthcare system is in need of transformation, and we come to work each day dedicated to making that change a reality. At our core, we are guided by our company values:

  • Integrity: Our purpose guides our actions and gives us confidence in the path ahead. With unwavering honesty and dependability, we embrace the pressure of challenging the old and exemplify ethical leadership to create the new.
  • Courage: We face continuous challenges with grit and resilience. We embrace the discomfort of the unknown by balancing autonomy with empathy, and ownership with vulnerability. We boldly challenge the status quo to keep moving forward—always.
  • Together: The success of SmithRx reflects the strength of our partnerships and the commitment of our team. Our shared values bind us together and make us one. When one falls, we all fall; when one rises, we all rise.

Responsibilities

What you will do:

  • Design and implement scalable, performant data models to deliver rapid insights into drivers of drug prices and cost-savings opportunities.
  • Develop and optimize processes to improve the correctness and usability of 3rd party data.
  • Implement data quality principles to raise the bar for reliability of data shared internally and externally.
  • Implement and enforce data governance policies to ensure PII/PHI protection, security, and compliance.
  • Apply AI best practices to document data engineering processes and data models.
  • Be a role model and mentor to junior team members by providing technical guidance and support.

Requirements

What you will bring to SmithRx:

  • 8+ years of industrial experience in data engineering, including demonstrated expertise in data warehouse technologies (e.g., Snowflake).
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Strong programming skills, in languages including C#/C++, Go, Java, Python/PySpark, Scala, and SQL.
  • Mastery of data modeling concepts and database design principles as evidenced by production-grade implementations.
  • Hands-on experience with leading ETL tools and frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, DBT, Looker, Superset).
  • In-depth experience with the entire data lifecycle, from ingestion to processing to usability by various business functions.
  • Direct ownership and responsibility for development implementation, and production release of multiple data processing solutions, utilizing distributed systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to cons...

Location Requirements

Applicants must be based in one of the following states: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.

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Skills

Data Engineering
Distributed Systems
LLMs
Data Transformation
Data Aggregation
Data Governance
Pharmacy Benefits Management
Data Analytics
Machine Learning

SmithRx

Pharmacy benefit management with transparent pricing

About SmithRx

SmithRx operates as a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) that focuses on managing prescription drug plans for self-insured employers and plan sponsors. The company uses a transparent pricing model called "Pass Through Pricing," where it charges only an administrative fee and passes all rebates from prescriptions directly to clients and their members. This model contrasts with traditional PBMs that often inflate drug prices and retain rebates for profit. SmithRx's clients benefit from a technology platform that utilizes real-time data to improve service delivery, ensuring efficient and high-quality pharmacy benefit management. The company also provides a concierge service to enhance support for both members and clients. SmithRx aims to simplify pharmacy benefits while maximizing value for its clients through transparency, advanced technology, and exceptional customer service.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$94.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Wellness Program
Commuter Benefits
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Increased competition from technology-driven PBMs like Capital Rx could erode market share.
Rapid technological advancements may require costly updates to SmithRx's platform.
Potential regulatory scrutiny on PBM pricing models could impact SmithRx's business model.

Differentiation

SmithRx uses a transparent 'Pass Through Pricing' model, unlike traditional PBMs.
The company leverages real-time data for efficient pharmacy benefit management services.
SmithRx offers concierge-level service, enhancing customer satisfaction and support.

Upsides

SmithRx secured $60M in Series C funding, indicating strong investor confidence.
Partnership with Banjo Health enhances prior authorization processes using AI technology.
Collaboration with TheracosBio offers cost-effective drug options for Type 2 Diabetes.

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