Job description

Position Overview

The Data Scientist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital plays a key role in assessing the effectiveness of deployed interventions within the healthcare system. This includes designing evaluation strategies for decision support systems, covering both process-oriented interventions and AI-driven solutions. The position requires close collaboration with stakeholders to ensure models meet safety, interpretability, and organizational alignment criteria.

Key Responsibilities

Develop robust metrics related to process, performance, and outcomes to validate and evaluate impact.
Create innovative evaluation designs including retrospective, prospective, quasi-experimental, and experimental approaches.
Perform comprehensive error analysis and conduct fairness and bias assessments.
Monitor performance of models and interventions in production, addressing any performance drifts.
Translate the requirements of stakeholders into quantifiable evaluation criteria.
Document all evaluation choices and maintain reproducible workflows.
Work collaboratively across teams to ensure evaluation results inform decision-making effectively.
Participate in additional special projects and assigned duties as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline or equivalent experience.
Proficient in Python or R programming languages and skilled with SQL.
At least three years’ experience in designing evaluation processes and validating machine learning models.
Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and handling of Protected Health Information (PHI).
Strong commitment to thorough documentation and reproducibility.

Preferred Skills

Experience designing prospective experimental studies.
Background in developing new metrics from complex Electronic Health Records (EHR) data and clinical workflows.
Advanced expertise in analyzing healthcare data, including EHR and insurance claims data.

Additional Information

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital values a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging with high employee engagement. Comprehensive and competitive benefits support employees and their families. The role requires on-site presence with candidates living within commuting distance of New York, NY. NYP does not provide travel reimbursements.

Accolades

2026 Best Companies in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma – Glassdoor
2026 Best Place to Work – Glassdoor
2026 America’s Best Large Employers – Forbes
2026 America’s Best-In-State Employers – Forbes
2026 America’s Dream Employers – Forbes
2026 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community – Newsweek
2026 Best Places to Work in IT – Computerworld
2025 Great Place to Work Certified
2025 Best Employers for Women – Forbes
2025 Companies that Care – People
2025 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being - Newsweek

Salary

The position offers an annual salary range from $74,000 to $111,000 commensurate with experience, education, and licensure. Benefits and opportunities for professional growth are included.

Data Scientist

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