Data Scientist

Red Oak is a joint venture between two Fortune 20 leading healthcare companies, CVS Health and Cardinal Health, responsible for securing generic pharmaceuticals for both organizations. Pharmaceutical Sourcing team is comprised of industry experts, strategists, and entrepreneurial thinkers who apply innovative strategies to bring generic pharmaceuticals to market more efficiently.Enjoy the best of both worlds with our hybrid schedule! Work from the comfort of home on Mondays and Fridays and join the team in our welcoming office space on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for collaboration and connection.Position Summary:The Strategy and Analytics team at Red Oak is seeking a skilled Data Scientist to lead a wide variety of analytical projects that promote long-term innovation and help evangelize solutions and new technology to the broader organization. The position will work cross functionally with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate business needs into problems to be solved using statistical modelling, machine learning, data visualization and process automation. The role will also serve as Red Oak's data science subject matter expert, guiding and training other analytics professionals to adopt Python based analytical solutions for data collection, web-scraping, data transformation, visualization and modelling.Responsibilities:AnalyticsAnalyze and interpret large volumes of structured and unstructured data to address complex business challengesDevelop and maintain datasets and pipelines to organize, collect, and standardize data, facilitating insight generation and reporting needsDesign statistical models and supply-chain KPIs to aid rapid and effective decision makingDefine and monitor model performance metrics, ensuring alignment with business impact over timeResearch and integrate new technologies to enhance existing solutions and address emerging challengesCommunication and CollaborationSupport change-management efforts to help the company adopt new data science approaches to decision makingCommunicate complex concepts to all levels of the organization (who have a wide range of backgrounds) clearly and effectivelyDesign dashboards and visualizations that clearly convey necessary information to the audienceAct as a data science thought leader in the organization, by staying current on technologies, methods, and toolsInternal Consulting & Executive PresentationsConduct research across the business functions to understand the Red Oak business and the generic pharmaceutical industryCreate presentations related to your work with graphical representation of data, and messaging tailored to executive level audienceUnderstand product and market changes and implications for Red Oak's strategyRequired Qualifications:1+ years of demonstrated experience in operations research, statistics or other data science related rolesA graduate degree in a quantitative field like data science, applied analytics, operation research, mathematics, engineering, etc. strongly preferredAdvanced proficiency in Python and common data science analytics packages (NumPy, SciPy, pandas, sklearn, pytorch etc.)Experience working with large datasets, analyzing data, and extracting meaningful insightsExperience using applied statistics and machine learning techniques, including supervised, unsupervised, and deep learningKnowledge of or experience in causal inference, and machine learning algorithmsExperience querying databases with SQL and a strong understanding of relational databasesSkilled in at least one visualization tool (like Tableau) with and an ability to design impactful visualsAbility to work and communicate with variety of stakeholders, particularly senior executivesExperience with web scrapingExcellent communication and presentation skills and attention to detailAn obsession with learning, problem solving and teachingThe Typical Pay Range For This Role Is $67,000.00 - $108,000.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a Red Oak bonus in addition to the base pay range listed above.Employment Eligibility:Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Why You'll Love Working at Red Oak:At Red Oak, we take care of our team with a comprehensive benefits package that goes far beyond the basics. Here's what you can expect:*Fully Funded Health, Dental & Vision CoverageTop-tier plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield, Delta Dental, and EyeMed — with all premiums 100% paid by Red Oak starting the first of the month after hire.*Robust Life & Disability InsuranceEmployer-paid life insurance (1.5x salary), plus short- and long-term disability coverage — all included.*Retirement Savings with Immediate 100% MatchRed Oak matches 100% of your contributions up to 5%, with immediate vesting.*Generous PTO & Paid Parental LeaveStart with up to 16 days of PTO (scaling with tenure). Start with up to 16 days of PTO (scaling with tenure), plus 4 weeks paid parental leave after 90 days.*Pre-Tax Savings & HSA ContributionsAccess to Medical & Dependent Care FSAs, and HSA funding up to $458.33/month from Red Oak.*Education Reimbursement*Legal Support & Charitable GivingOptional LegalShield coverage, plus up to $1,000/year in matching donations to causes you care about.*Wellness SupportSubsidized gym memberships and a culture that promotes healthy living.*Summer Fridays and Additional PerksEnjoy casual dress, summer Fridays (2 PM close), snacks, and team meals.*Great LocationOur office is easily accessible and close to shops, restaurants, and public transit.