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Director of Research & Development
West Palm Beach, Florida | On-Site

ARC Group is seeking a Director of Research & Development (R&D) for our client in West Palm Beach, FL . This role will lead product development initiatives, driving innovation while overseeing scientific and technical strategies. Our client is committed to creating high-quality, science-based products that support healthcare professionals and their patients.

This is a full-time, on-site position (5 days per week) , central to advancing the product pipeline and ensuring regulatory and quality compliance within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Our client offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and strong work-life balance . Please note, candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship. ARC Group does not accept submissions from third-party recruiting firms (no C2C, bench, or 3rd party recruiters).
Job Summary Director of Research & Development
The Director of R&D will lead product development efforts and provide scientific leadership across Innovation, Marketing, and Regulatory functions, reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations. This role is responsible for guiding new product development from concept through commercialization, serving as a strategic liaison with external partners, and supporting clinical initiatives that demonstrate product efficacy.

The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. They will bring a strong background in dietary supplements, herbal formulations, and/or natural health R&D, along with deep expertise in cGMP standards, FDA/FTC dietary supplement regulations, and claims substantiation.

• Strategic Product Innovation: Identify, evaluate, and commercialize new products across multiple health categories by translating market, practitioner, and consumer insights into actionable opportunities that strengthen the brand portfolio.
• Project Oversight & Reporting: Lead projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring timelines, budgets, and milestones are met. Provide documentation, progress reports, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Scientific Communication & Education : Oversee the creation and review of scientific content, including product labels, white papers, and educational materials, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with brand strategy.
• Cross-Functional Leadership & External Partnerships: Collaborate with internal Innovation, Marketing, Regulatory, and Operations teams while serving as the primary technical liaison with formulation partners, raw material suppliers, and co-manufacturers. Support clinical initiatives by working with research partners to review protocols, monitor progress, and interpret findings. (Note: The company does not maintain on-site laboratories; all formulation and analytical work is conducted externally.)
• Market & Ingredient Scouting : Represent the company at trade shows and industry events to identify emerging technologies, novel ingredients, and market trends that fuel innovation.

Requirements Director of Research & Development

• Bachelors degree in a scientific or engineering discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Microbiology, Nutritional Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences); advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in R&D product development, technical transfer, or regulatory science, with leadership roles in the dietary supplement, herbal medicine, or natural products industry.
• In-depth knowledge of dietary supplement regulations (cGMP, DSHEA, FDA, FTC) and expertise in product claims evaluation and substantiation.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and serving as a bridge between technical experts, executives, and external partners.
• Experience supporting clinical trials or research studies, including protocol review, data analysis, and reporting.
• Proven track record of managing projects from concept through commercialization, with multiple successful product launches.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts into clear, compelling messages.
• Familiarity with quality systems and compliance requirements in a cGMP-regulated environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel up to 40% to visit suppliers, co-manufacturers, research partners, and attend industry trade shows.

Our client, a visionary leader in sustainable agriculture, is seeking a highly innovative and strategic Director of Research & Development to spearhead their advancements in agricultural technology. This position is fully remote, empowering you to lead groundbreaking R&D initiatives from anywhere in the US. You will be responsible for driving the development of next-generation farming solutions, including precision agriculture, crop optimization, and sustainable farming practices, leveraging cutting-edge technology.

As the Director of R&D, you will define the research agenda, oversee multiple research projects, and manage a team of scientists, engineers, and agronomists. Your role will involve identifying emerging technologies, fostering innovation, and ensuring the successful translation of research findings into commercially viable products. You will manage R&D budgets, secure funding, and collaborate with external research institutions, universities, and industry partners. A critical aspect of this role is to champion a culture of scientific inquiry and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of agricultural science, data analytics, biotechnology, and digital farming platforms. Exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills are essential for this fully remote role, as you will coordinate efforts across diverse teams and stakeholders. You will be at the forefront of shaping the future of food production, contributing to global food security and environmental sustainability. Our client is dedicated to innovation and offers a dynamic environment for passionate individuals.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Agronomy, Agricultural Science, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in agricultural research and development, with significant leadership experience.
• Proven track record in managing complex R&D projects and teams.
• Expertise in areas such as precision agriculture, crop science, data analytics, or sustainable farming practices.
• Strong understanding of biotechnology, genetics, and plant physiology.
• Experience with managing R&D budgets and securing research grants.
• Excellent strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote, collaborative environment.
• Experience with digital farming platforms and IoT in agriculture is a plus.

**Company :**
Highmark Health
**Job Description :**
**JOB SUMMARY**
Solve complex healthcare challenges at the forefront of innovation. Highmark Health is seeking a Director Data Science R&D to pioneer the introduction of new analytical approaches and transform complex data into actionable insights. You'll be a catalyst for change, collaborating with senior leaders to implement data-driven strategies aligned with the Quintuple Aim. Join our dynamic Advanced Analytics group and unlock your potential to revolutionize healthcare through innovative data science.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity.Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.
+ Develop and deliver the vision, strategy, development, and coordinate execution of Highmark Health's data science capability.Be our main subject matter expert for data science methodologies, and advise colleagues on their correct application, and drive innovation within our data science community.Keep up to date with developments in the field of data science, and lead the coordination of technology partners and advanced analytics colleagues to ensure our data science teams have access to and are using most appropriate tools and resources, in the present and longer-term. Represent Highmark as a healthcare industry leader in the field of advanced analytics internally and externally.
+ Represent the entire Advanced Analytics group as the number one stakeholder for Highmark's analytical data products, ensuring our data colleagues aresupplying us with the most relevant, highest quality features and that all feature engineering / data exploration done with our group is fed back to the data teams to be productionized and made available to everyone.
+ Oversee delivery of novel data science use cases, which do not meet any of our existing patterns.This includes working with reports to partner with the business to understand their need and requirements, design a solution, introduce any necessary adaptations in our processes to deliver that solution, and drive implementation and adoption by the business.It also includes generalizing the use case, and maturing it into a data science pipeline (where appropriate).
+ Other duties as assigned or requested.
**EDUCATION**
**Required**
+ Doctorate degree in STEM, Health Services Research or related field **OR** Master's Degree inSTEM, Health Services Research, Business or related field with 7 years of relevant work experience
**Preferred**
+ None
**EXPERIENCE**
**Required**
+ 10 years of Advanced Statistical Analysis
+ 5 years in Management and/or Leadership role
+ 3 years of Consulting and/or working with Senior Leaders
**Preferred**
+ 3 years of Product Ownership
+ 3 years in Healthcare Industry
+ 1 year of Research and Development / Innovation
**LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS**
**Required**
+ None
**Preferred**
+ None
**SKILLS**
+ Data science methods
+ Data Science Tools
+ Stakeholder Management
+ Presentation
+ Communication
+ People Management
+ Project Management
+ Python
+ Spark
+ Artificial Intelligence
+ Machine Learning
+ Cloud platforms
+ Software Engineering

**Language (Other than English)**
None
**Travel Requirement**
0% - 25%
**PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS**
Position Type
Office-Based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Frequently
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
No
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Frequently
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Rarely
**_Disclaimer:_** _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._
**_Compliance Requirement_** _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._
_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._
_Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._
**Pay Range Minimum:**
$126,400.00
**Pay Range Maximum:**
$236,000.00
_Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets._
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
Req ID: J

**Company :**
Highmark Health
**Job Description :**
**JOB SUMMARY**
Solve complex healthcare challenges at the forefront of innovation. Highmark Health is seeking a Director Data Science R&D to pioneer the introduction of new analytical approaches and transform complex data into actionable insights. You'll be a catalyst for change, collaborating with senior leaders to implement data-driven strategies aligned with the Quintuple Aim. Join our dynamic Advanced Analytics group and unlock your potential to revolutionize healthcare through innovative data science.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity.Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.
+ Develop and deliver the vision, strategy, development, and coordinate execution of Highmark Health's data science capability.Be our main subject matter expert for data science methodologies, and advise colleagues on their correct application, and drive innovation within our data science community.Keep up to date with developments in the field of data science, and lead the coordination of technology partners and advanced analytics colleagues to ensure our data science teams have access to and are using most appropriate tools and resources, in the present and longer-term. Represent Highmark as a healthcare industry leader in the field of advanced analytics internally and externally.
+ Represent the entire Advanced Analytics group as the number one stakeholder for Highmark's analytical data products, ensuring our data colleagues aresupplying us with the most relevant, highest quality features and that all feature engineering / data exploration done with our group is fed back to the data teams to be productionized and made available to everyone.
+ Oversee delivery of novel data science use cases, which do not meet any of our existing patterns.This includes working with reports to partner with the business to understand their need and requirements, design a solution, introduce any necessary adaptations in our processes to deliver that solution, and drive implementation and adoption by the business.It also includes generalizing the use case, and maturing it into a data science pipeline (where appropriate).
+ Other duties as assigned or requested.
**EDUCATION**
**Required**
+ Doctorate degree in STEM, Health Services Research or related field **OR** Master's Degree inSTEM, Health Services Research, Business or related field with 7 years of relevant work experience
**Preferred**
+ None
**EXPERIENCE**
**Required**
+ 10 years of Advanced Statistical Analysis
+ 5 years in Management and/or Leadership role
+ 3 years of Consulting and/or working with Senior Leaders
**Preferred**
+ 3 years of Product Ownership
+ 3 years in Healthcare Industry
+ 1 year of Research and Development / Innovation
**LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS**
**Required**
+ None
**Preferred**
+ None
**SKILLS**
+ Data science methods
+ Data Science Tools
+ Stakeholder Management
+ Presentation
+ Communication
+ People Management
+ Project Management
+ Python
+ Spark
+ Artificial Intelligence
+ Machine Learning
+ Cloud platforms
+ Software Engineering

**Language (Other than English)**
None
**Travel Requirement**
0% - 25%
**PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS**
Position Type
Office-Based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Frequently
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
No
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Frequently
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Rarely
**_Disclaimer:_** _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._
**_Compliance Requirement_** _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._
_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._
_Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._
**Pay Range Minimum:**
$126,400.00
**Pay Range Maximum:**
$236,000.00
_Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets._
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
Req ID: J

**Company :**
Highmark Health
**Job Description :**
**JOB SUMMARY**
Solve complex healthcare challenges at the forefront of innovation. Highmark Health is seeking a Director Data Science R&D to pioneer the introduction of new analytical approaches and transform complex data into actionable insights. You'll be a catalyst for change, collaborating with senior leaders to implement data-driven strategies aligned with the Quintuple Aim. Join our dynamic Advanced Analytics group and unlock your potential to revolutionize healthcare through innovative data science.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity.Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.
+ Develop and deliver the vision, strategy, development, and coordinate execution of Highmark Health's data science capability.Be our main subject matter expert for data science methodologies, and advise colleagues on their correct application, and drive innovation within our data science community.Keep up to date with developments in the field of data science, and lead the coordination of technology partners and advanced analytics colleagues to ensure our data science teams have access to and are using most appropriate tools and resources, in the present and longer-term. Represent Highmark as a healthcare industry leader in the field of advanced analytics internally and externally.
+ Represent the entire Advanced Analytics group as the number one stakeholder for Highmark's analytical data products, ensuring our data colleagues aresupplying us with the most relevant, highest quality features and that all feature engineering / data exploration done with our group is fed back to the data teams to be productionized and made available to everyone.
+ Oversee delivery of novel data science use cases, which do not meet any of our existing patterns.This includes working with reports to partner with the business to understand their need and requirements, design a solution, introduce any necessary adaptations in our processes to deliver that solution, and drive implementation and adoption by the business.It also includes generalizing the use case, and maturing it into a data science pipeline (where appropriate).
+ Other duties as assigned or requested.
**EDUCATION**
**Required**
+ Doctorate degree in STEM, Health Services Research or related field **OR** Master's Degree inSTEM, Health Services Research, Business or related field with 7 years of relevant work experience
**Preferred**
+ None
**EXPERIENCE**
**Required**
+ 10 years of Advanced Statistical Analysis
+ 5 years in Management and/or Leadership role
+ 3 years of Consulting and/or working with Senior Leaders
**Preferred**
+ 3 years of Product Ownership
+ 3 years in Healthcare Industry
+ 1 year of Research and Development / Innovation
**LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS**
**Required**
+ None
**Preferred**
+ None
**SKILLS**
+ Data science methods
+ Data Science Tools
+ Stakeholder Management
+ Presentation
+ Communication
+ People Management
+ Project Management
+ Python
+ Spark
+ Artificial Intelligence
+ Machine Learning
+ Cloud platforms
+ Software Engineering

**Language (Other than English)**
None
**Travel Requirement**
0% - 25%
**PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS**
Position Type
Office-Based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Frequently
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
No
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Frequently
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Rarely
**_Disclaimer:_** _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._
**_Compliance Requirement_** _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._
_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._
_Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._
**Pay Range Minimum:**
$126,400.00
**Pay Range Maximum:**
$236,000.00
_Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets._
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
Req ID: J

**Company :**
Highmark Health
**Job Description :**
**JOB SUMMARY**
Solve complex healthcare challenges at the forefront of innovation. Highmark Health is seeking a Director Data Science R&D to pioneer the introduction of new analytical approaches and transform complex data into actionable insights. You'll be a catalyst for change, collaborating with senior leaders to implement data-driven strategies aligned with the Quintuple Aim. Join our dynamic Advanced Analytics group and unlock your potential to revolutionize healthcare through innovative data science.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity.Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.
+ Develop and deliver the vision, strategy, development, and coordinate execution of Highmark Health's data science capability.Be our main subject matter expert for data science methodologies, and advise colleagues on their correct application, and drive innovation within our data science community.Keep up to date with developments in the field of data science, and lead the coordination of technology partners and advanced analytics colleagues to ensure our data science teams have access to and are using most appropriate tools and resources, in the present and longer-term. Represent Highmark as a healthcare industry leader in the field of advanced analytics internally and externally.
+ Represent the entire Advanced Analytics group as the number one stakeholder for Highmark's analytical data products, ensuring our data colleagues aresupplying us with the most relevant, highest quality features and that all feature engineering / data exploration done with our group is fed back to the data teams to be productionized and made available to everyone.
+ Oversee delivery of novel data science use cases, which do not meet any of our existing patterns.This includes working with reports to partner with the business to understand their need and requirements, design a solution, introduce any necessary adaptations in our processes to deliver that solution, and drive implementation and adoption by the business.It also includes generalizing the use case, and maturing it into a data science pipeline (where appropriate).
+ Other duties as assigned or requested.
**EDUCATION**
**Required**
+ Doctorate degree in STEM, Health Services Research or related field **OR** Master's Degree inSTEM, Health Services Research, Business or related field with 7 years of relevant work experience
**Preferred**
+ None
**EXPERIENCE**
**Required**
+ 10 years of Advanced Statistical Analysis
+ 5 years in Management and/or Leadership role
+ 3 years of Consulting and/or working with Senior Leaders
**Preferred**
+ 3 years of Product Ownership
+ 3 years in Healthcare Industry
+ 1 year of Research and Development / Innovation
**LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS**
**Required**
+ None
**Preferred**
+ None
**SKILLS**
+ Data science methods
+ Data Science Tools
+ Stakeholder Management
+ Presentation
+ Communication
+ People Management
+ Project Management
+ Python
+ Spark
+ Artificial Intelligence
+ Machine Learning
+ Cloud platforms
+ Software Engineering

**Language (Other than English)**
None
**Travel Requirement**
0% - 25%
**PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS**
Position Type
Office-Based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Frequently
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
No
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Frequently
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Rarely
**_Disclaimer:_** _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._
**_Compliance Requirement_** _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._
_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._
_Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._
**Pay Range Minimum:**
$126,400.00
**Pay Range Maximum:**
$236,000.00
_Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets._
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
Req ID: J

**Company :**
Highmark Health
**Job Description :**
**JOB SUMMARY**
Solve complex healthcare challenges at the forefront of innovation. Highmark Health is seeking a Director Data Science R&D to pioneer the introduction of new analytical approaches and transform complex data into actionable insights. You'll be a catalyst for change, collaborating with senior leaders to implement data-driven strategies aligned with the Quintuple Aim. Join our dynamic Advanced Analytics group and unlock your potential to revolutionize healthcare through innovative data science.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity.Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.
+ Develop and deliver the vision, strategy, development, and coordinate execution of Highmark Health's data science capability.Be our main subject matter expert for data science methodologies, and advise colleagues on their correct application, and drive innovation within our data science community.Keep up to date with developments in the field of data science, and lead the coordination of technology partners and advanced analytics colleagues to ensure our data science teams have access to and are using most appropriate tools and resources, in the present and longer-term. Represent Highmark as a healthcare industry leader in the field of advanced analytics internally and externally.
+ Represent the entire Advanced Analytics group as the number one stakeholder for Highmark's analytical data products, ensuring our data colleagues aresupplying us with the most relevant, highest quality features and that all feature engineering / data exploration done with our group is fed back to the data teams to be productionized and made available to everyone.
+ Oversee delivery of novel data science use cases, which do not meet any of our existing patterns.This includes working with reports to partner with the business to understand their need and requirements, design a solution, introduce any necessary adaptations in our processes to deliver that solution, and drive implementation and adoption by the business.It also includes generalizing the use case, and maturing it into a data science pipeline (where appropriate).
+ Other duties as assigned or requested.
**EDUCATION**
**Required**
+ Doctorate degree in STEM, Health Services Research or related field **OR** Master's Degree inSTEM, Health Services Research, Business or related field with 7 years of relevant work experience
**Preferred**
+ None
**EXPERIENCE**
**Required**
+ 10 years of Advanced Statistical Analysis
+ 5 years in Management and/or Leadership role
+ 3 years of Consulting and/or working with Senior Leaders
**Preferred**
+ 3 years of Product Ownership
+ 3 years in Healthcare Industry
+ 1 year of Research and Development / Innovation
**LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS**
**Required**
+ None
**Preferred**
+ None
**SKILLS**
+ Data science methods
+ Data Science Tools
+ Stakeholder Management
+ Presentation
+ Communication
+ People Management
+ Project Management
+ Python
+ Spark
+ Artificial Intelligence
+ Machine Learning
+ Cloud platforms
+ Software Engineering

**Language (Other than English)**
None
**Travel Requirement**
0% - 25%
**PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS**
Position Type
Office-Based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Frequently
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
No
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Frequently
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Rarely
**_Disclaimer:_** _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._
**_Compliance Requirement_** _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._
_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._
_Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._
**Pay Range Minimum:**
$126,400.00
**Pay Range Maximum:**
$236,000.00
_Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets._
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
Req ID: J

**Company :**
Highmark Health
**Job Description :**
**JOB SUMMARY**
Solve complex healthcare challenges at the forefront of innovation. Highmark Health is seeking a Director Data Science R&D to pioneer the introduction of new analytical approaches and transform complex data into actionable insights. You'll be a catalyst for change, collaborating with senior leaders to implement data-driven strategies aligned with the Quintuple Aim. Join our dynamic Advanced Analytics group and unlock your potential to revolutionize healthcare through innovative data science.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity.Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.
+ Develop and deliver the vision, strategy, development, and coordinate execution of Highmark Health's data science capability.Be our main subject matter expert for data science methodologies, and advise colleagues on their correct application, and drive innovation within our data science community.Keep up to date with developments in the field of data science, and lead the coordination of technology partners and advanced analytics colleagues to ensure our data science teams have access to and are using most appropriate tools and resources, in the present and longer-term. Represent Highmark as a healthcare industry leader in the field of advanced analytics internally and externally.
+ Represent the entire Advanced Analytics group as the number one stakeholder for Highmark's analytical data products, ensuring our data colleagues aresupplying us with the most relevant, highest quality features and that all feature engineering / data exploration done with our group is fed back to the data teams to be productionized and made available to everyone.
+ Oversee delivery of novel data science use cases, which do not meet any of our existing patterns.This includes working with reports to partner with the business to understand their need and requirements, design a solution, introduce any necessary adaptations in our processes to deliver that solution, and drive implementation and adoption by the business.It also includes generalizing the use case, and maturing it into a data science pipeline (where appropriate).
+ Other duties as assigned or requested.
**EDUCATION**
**Required**
+ Doctorate degree in STEM, Health Services Research or related field **OR** Master's Degree inSTEM, Health Services Research, Business or related field with 7 years of relevant work experience
**Preferred**
+ None
**EXPERIENCE**
**Required**
+ 10 years of Advanced Statistical Analysis
+ 5 years in Management and/or Leadership role
+ 3 years of Consulting and/or working with Senior Leaders
**Preferred**
+ 3 years of Product Ownership
+ 3 years in Healthcare Industry
+ 1 year of Research and Development / Innovation
**LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS**
**Required**
+ None
**Preferred**
+ None
**SKILLS**
+ Data science methods
+ Data Science Tools
+ Stakeholder Management
+ Presentation
+ Communication
+ People Management
+ Project Management
+ Python
+ Spark
+ Artificial Intelligence
+ Machine Learning
+ Cloud platforms
+ Software Engineering

**Language (Other than English)**
None
**Travel Requirement**
0% - 25%
**PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS**
Position Type
Office-Based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Frequently
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
No
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Frequently
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Rarely
**_Disclaimer:_** _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._
**_Compliance Requirement_** _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._
_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._
_Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._
**Pay Range Minimum:**
$126,400.00
**Pay Range Maximum:**
$236,000.00
_Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets._
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
Req ID: J

**Company :**
Highmark Health
**Job Description :**
**JOB SUMMARY**
Solve complex healthcare challenges at the forefront of innovation. Highmark Health is seeking a Director Data Science R&D to pioneer the introduction of new analytical approaches and transform complex data into actionable insights. You'll be a catalyst for change, collaborating with senior leaders to implement data-driven strategies aligned with the Quintuple Aim. Join our dynamic Advanced Analytics group and unlock your potential to revolutionize healthcare through innovative data science.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity.Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.
+ Develop and deliver the vision, strategy, development, and coordinate execution of Highmark Health's data science capability.Be our main subject matter expert for data science methodologies, and advise colleagues on their correct application, and drive innovation within our data science community.Keep up to date with developments in the field of data science, and lead the coordination of technology partners and advanced analytics colleagues to ensure our data science teams have access to and are using most appropriate tools and resources, in the present and longer-term. Represent Highmark as a healthcare industry leader in the field of advanced analytics internally and externally.
+ Represent the entire Advanced Analytics group as the number one stakeholder for Highmark's analytical data products, ensuring our data colleagues aresupplying us with the most relevant, highest quality features and that all feature engineering / data exploration done with our group is fed back to the data teams to be productionized and made available to everyone.
+ Oversee delivery of novel data science use cases, which do not meet any of our existing patterns.This includes working with reports to partner with the business to understand their need and requirements, design a solution, introduce any necessary adaptations in our processes to deliver that solution, and drive implementation and adoption by the business.It also includes generalizing the use case, and maturing it into a data science pipeline (where appropriate).
+ Other duties as assigned or requested.
**EDUCATION**
**Required**
+ Doctorate degree in STEM, Health Services Research or related field **OR** Master's Degree inSTEM, Health Services Research, Business or related field with 7 years of relevant work experience
**Preferred**
+ None
**EXPERIENCE**
**Required**
+ 10 years of Advanced Statistical Analysis
+ 5 years in Management and/or Leadership role
+ 3 years of Consulting and/or working with Senior Leaders
**Preferred**
+ 3 years of Product Ownership
+ 3 years in Healthcare Industry
+ 1 year of Research and Development / Innovation
**LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS**
**Required**
+ None
**Preferred**
+ None
**SKILLS**
+ Data science methods
+ Data Science Tools
+ Stakeholder Management
+ Presentation
+ Communication
+ People Management
+ Project Management
+ Python
+ Spark
+ Artificial Intelligence
+ Machine Learning
+ Cloud platforms
+ Software Engineering

**Language (Other than English)**
None
**Travel Requirement**
0% - 25%
**PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS**
Position Type
Office-Based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Frequently
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
No
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Frequently
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Rarely
**_Disclaimer:_** _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._
**_Compliance Requirement_** _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._
_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._
_Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._
**Pay Range Minimum:**
$126,400.00
**Pay Range Maximum:**
$236,000.00
_Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets._
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
Req ID: J