Principal Data Scientist

Job Description

Job Description

7,000 Diseases - 500 Treatments - 1 Rare Pharmacy

PANTHERx is the nation’s largest rare disease pharmacy, and we put the patient experience at the top of everything that we do.

If you are looking for a career in the healthcare field that embraces authentic dedication to patient care, you don’t need to look beyond PANTHERx. In every line of service, in every position and area of expertise, PANTHERx associates are driven to provide the highest quality outcomes for our patients.

We are seeking team members who :

Are inspired and compassionate problem solvers;

Produce high quality work;

Thrive in the excitement of the ever-challenging environment of modern medicine; and

Are committed to achieving superior health outcomes for people living with rare and devastating diseases.

At PANTHERx, we know our employees are the driving force in what we do. We cultivate talent and encourage growth within PANTHERx so that our associates can continue to explore their interests and expand their careers. Guided by our mission to provide uncompromising quality every day, we continue our strategic growth to further reach those affected by rare diseases.

Join the PANTHERx team, and define your own RxARE future in healthcare!

Location : Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid or Remote)

Classification : Exempt

Status : Full-Time

Reports To : Vice President, Analytics and AI

Purpose

As a visionary AI transformation leader, the Principal Data Scientist is responsible for leading our data science team and setting the standard for excellence in data-driven decision making. This role will lead other Data Scientists, establish and uphold best practices in data modeling, model deployment, and training requirements. The Principal Data Scientist will collaborate closely with the heads of Analytics, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure the ethical and compliant use of data, and that all AI initiatives adhere to organizational and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Leads, mentors, and develops a team of data scientists, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Defines and enforces standards for data modeling, model deployment, and model training requirements to ensure robust, scalable, and maintainable AI solutions.
• Partners with the Vice President, Analytics and AI, to align AI initiatives with business strategy and drive measurable impact.
• Collaborates with Legal and Compliance to ensure all data usage and AI applications meet regulatory, privacy, and ethical standards.
• Oversees the end-to-end lifecycle of AI projects, from ideation to model deployment and monitoring.
• Works with Data Architect to evaluate and implement new tools, technologies, and methodologies to advance the organization’s AI capabilities.
• Communicates complex technical concepts and project outcomes to non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Champions data governance, quality, and security best practices across the organization.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Work Environment

This position operates in a home or professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Visual acuity is necessary for tasks such as reading or working with various forms of data for extended periods on a computer screen. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits :

Hybrid, remote and flexible on-site work schedules are available, based on the position. PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy also affords an excellent benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, 401K with employer matching, employer-paid life insurance and short / long term disability coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program! Generous paid time off is also available to all full-time employees, as well as limited paid time off for part-time employees. Of course we offer paid holidays too!

Equal Opportunity :

PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotions or any term or condition of employment based on race, age, religion, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.