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Medical Data Scientist Lead (HPM_mj)

PublishedPublished: 11/5/2026

Medical Data Scientist Lead (HPM_mj)

GSPH-Health Policy & Management - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006898)


Housed within the School of Public Health, the mission of the Department of Health Policy and Managementis to improve public health through better planning, design, management, and evaluation of the myriad organizations that provide health services.


Job Summary

Creates and monitors complex participant and protocol scheduling schemes. Develops, implements, and maintains data management systems. Coordinates research activities across multiple groups. Oversees data entry, management, and dissemination procedures. Performs administrative management duties for research projects and oversees the research administration operations of study protocols and methods development.


Essential Functions

The position will work with a multi-disciplinary team of investigators, research assistants, and data analysts on research projects related to pregnancy health outcomes, with a particular focus on Medicaid populations. The Medical Data Scientist Lead will be responsible for leading and coordinating data acquisition and analyses in cooperation with data analysts and research assistants. Additionally, the Medical Data Scientist Lead will contribute to dissemination of research findings by independently leading or participating in drafting publications and presentation materials. The candidate must possess experience with SAS, STATA or R programming and have a working knowledge of advanced statistical procedures. The candidate must also possess excellent scientific writing skills.


Physical Effort

Position is mostly sedentary.


The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.



Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Medical Data Scientist Lead

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Data Science

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Master's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 6

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range: $80,000 to $112,000 annual.

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Cover Letter



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