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Definitive Healthcare, India

Posted 6 Aug 2026

Senior Data Scientist

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Team
Commercial
Posted
6 Aug 2026

About the role

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist with a strong foundation in SQL/Python programming, data handling, and data wrangling to work on high-impact projects in the healthcare domain. This is a hands-on role involving advanced analytics, developing metrics and reports from large, complex datasets, and building scalable data solutions like solution workbenches.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong aptitude for understanding business context, generating insights from data, and a proactive attitude toward learning and applying relevant data tools and techniques. A solid grasp of claims analytics, combined with the ability to work in the healthcare space and apply a wide range of quantitative and analytical methods to drive better business decisions, is essential. Experience or interest in Generative AI tools to enhance analytics workflows will be a key advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and contribute to custom projects focused on claims-based reporting, Patient Journeys, Market Assessment and predictive modeling using SQL/Python.
  • Perform advanced data wrangling, transformation, and analysis on complex healthcare datasets, primarily in the claims domain.
  • Create data-driven deliverables and visualizations to support customer engagements and business decision-making.
  • Partner with Product and Customer Success teams to deliver insightful, tailored analyses to clients.
  • Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams to design and implement optimized data solutions.
  • Develop scalable tools such as solution workbenches and automated reporting systems.
  • Scope, prioritize, and independently handle client requests with minimal supervision.
  • Leverage SQL, Python, and Generative AI tools to drive efficiency, innovation, and automation in analytics workflows.
  • Contribute to internal initiatives, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of team processes.
  • Mentor and guide junior analysts, promoting best practices in coding, modeling, and data handling.

Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science, Statistics, Data Science, or a related
quantitative field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in data science or analytics roles, with a strong focus on SQL
and Python.
• Proven expertise in healthcare data, particularly claims analytics; familiarity with pharma datasets
is mandatory.
• Strong programming skills in Python, including data manipulation, wrangling, and analysis using
libraries such as pandas, NumPy, and scikit-learn.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL for working with large, complex relational datasets.
• Comfortable working with large-scale data and able to assess existing processes to identify
opportunities for improvement.
• Sound knowledge of statistics, data modeling, and predictive analytics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience creating clear, impactful presentations of analytical
findings.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical
concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic
environment.

ISMS Responsibilities

  • Comply with information security policies and processes
  • Report security weaknesses, events or potential events, or other security risks, to the organization
  • Execute all tasks related to information security management system as appropriate

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  • Work hard, and have fun doing it
  • Incredibly fast growth means limitless opportunity
  • Flexible and dynamic culture
  • Work alongside some of the most talented and dedicated teammates
  • A collaborative and friendly culture with very high employee engagement

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