Healthcare Data Scientist

Healthcare Data Scientist

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves : What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

As a Healthcare Data Scientist at HDR, you will join a team of Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Industrial Engineers, and Computational Designers on a combination of projects for HDR's healthcare clients. You will work in a fast-paced environment to develop novel solutions including developing market and location analysis, facility capacity and sizing models, layout efficiency / optimization analysis, process simulation assessments, financial analysis, and strategic planning for internal and external clients. You will have the opportunity to analyze a wide range of datasets across different subject areas and drive the analytical process from start to finish. You will use your excellent communication skills to present your work to executive level decision makers.

Additional duties include :

Independent worker able to manage multiple projects and priorities

Develop marketing materials and solution approaches for "requests for proposals"

Work collaboratively with designers, architects, planners, and engineers to solve built environments

Implement statistical methods to solve specific business problems utilizing code

Ability to deal with ambiguity, think critically, analyze, and interpret data

A high-level performer and self-starter with a strong customer service focus

Comfortable working with clients and groups

Must work responsibly with confidential and private information

Potential travel up to 40%. Passport required

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Management Information Systems, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Analytics, Data Science, Econometrics, or related field required

Master's degree in similar field preferred

Minimum five (5) years of healthcare experience, experience in a similar role preferred

Experience using the following technologies is strongly preferred :

Databases : Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL

Cloud Services : AWS, Azure, Google

Data analysis & Software Development : SQL, R, Python, Javascript

Data Visualization : Tableau, Shiny, PowerBI, D3.js

GIS : Open-source libraries, Mapbox, HERE

Keyword(s) : Data Scientist, Predictive Analytics, Statistics, Analytics

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field

A minimum of 5 years of related work experience

Efficient use of the internet and other electronic / print media for research

Strong analytical skills with ability to present summary level information

Ability to obtain, cleanse, merge and analyze data from multiple sources

Supports pursuits and targeted marketing opportunities

Prepare written reports summarizing complex analysis

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Excellent interpersonal skills and strong relationship, organizational and follow-up skills

Self-starter with proven track record of accomplishments

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic / Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location : United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

Other Locations : United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Industry : Architecture

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

Business Class : Data and Automation

Job Posting : Jul 25, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.