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SmithRx is a rapidly growing, venture-backed Health-Tech company. Our mission is to disrupt the expensive and inefficient Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) sector by building a next-generation drug acquisition platform driven by cutting edge technology, innovative cost saving tools, and best-in-class customer service. With hundreds of thousands of members since 2016, SmithRx has a solution that is resonating with clients all across the country.
We pride ourselves for our mission-driven and collaborative culture that inspires our employees to do their best work. We believe that the U.S healthcare system is in need of transformation, and we come to work each day dedicated to making that change a reality. At our core, we are guided by our company values:
Together: The success of SmithRx reflects the strength of our partnerships and the commitment of our team. Our shared values bind us together and make us. When falls, we all fall; when rises, we all rise.
Job Summary:
As a
at SmithRx, you’ll play a pivotal role on a high-impact Data team, leading through technical excellence, mentoring emerging talent, and delivering insights that accelerate our mission to make healthcare more affordable & accessible. You’ll have a genuine opportunity to shape our product, business, and people, and reinforce our position as the market leader in the https://smithrx.com/what-is-a-pbm
revolution. If you’re a hands-on problem-solver eager to make a tangible difference in a high-growth health tech environment, come join us at SmithRx!
As a Staff Data Scientist, you will:
Partner with technical and business leaders to design key metrics, dashboards, and AI-enabled data products that are widely-adopted and influence cross-functional strategic direction and multi-year roadmaps
Establish hypothesis-driven decision-making as the default operating mode across partner teams through statistically rigorous experimentation
Tackle undefined, open-ended problems by defining both the "what" and "how" and conducting rigorous analyses that drive meaningful product and business impact
Transform complex findings into compelling narratives that provide strategic clarity and influence broader organizational direction
Collaborate closely with Data Engineers to influence the design, development, and maintenance of dimensional data models, ensuring data is complete, accurate, and reliably delivered
Champion world-class data governance practices, continuously raising the bar for data & code quality across technical teams
Partner with stakeholders to align roadmaps with business priorities, anticipating emerging needs before they are formally requested and driving positive outcomes in high-stakes contexts
Operate as a force multiplier whose influence fosters growth across partner teams, providing incisive technical mentorship, inspiring intellectual curiosity, and driving clarity amidst ambiguity
(e.g. mathematics, statistics)
Master’s or Ph.D. degree is preferred
8+ years of
through experimentation and advanced analytics
Healthcare and/or pharmacy experience is preferred
, including deep experience:
Leveraging SQL & dbt to query, transform, and validate complex data sets
Leveraging scripting languages (e.g. Python) and statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R) for advanced statistical modeling
Collaborating with Data & Analytics Engineers to architect robust data models and institute world-class data quality guardrails
proactively identifying novel ways to drive impact, devising creative solutions to complex challenges, and independently delivering on commitments
, seamlessly adapting between business and technical audiences
, including the ability to drive clarity by articulating a compelling vision and bring people along with you
Highly competitive wellness benefits including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Benefits
401(k) Retirement Savings Program
Short-term and long-term disability
Discretionary Paid Time Off
Paid Company Holidays
Wellness Benefits
Commuter Benefits
Paid Parental Leave benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Well-stocked kitchen in office locations
Professional development and training opportunities
Location: US - Remote
Zone A includes the following locations:
San Francisco Bay Area - California
Metro New York City - Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania
Zone A Pay Range$193,800—$228,000 USDZone B includes the following locations:
California - outside of San Francisco Bay Area
Metro Denver / Boulder - Colorado
Metro District of Columbia - District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia
Metro Boston / Cambridge - Massachusetts and New Hampshire
Metro Austin - Texas
Metro Seattle - Washington
Zone B Pay Range$177,700—$209,000 USDZone C includes all other locations not listed above, including:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Non metro Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia
Zone C Pay Range$161,500—$190,000 USD
Individual offers are tailored to your geography, experience, skills, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details during the hiring process. In the meantime, feel free to explore our comprehensive benefits https://benefitsguides.thinkccig.com/smithrx/2026candidates/ here.
(e.g. mathematics, statistics)
through experimentation and advanced analytics
, including deep experience:
, including the ability to drive clarity by articulating a compelling vision and bring people along with you
Benefits
How to apply for Staff Data Scientist at Smithrx?
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What is the salary for this role?
The salary for this role is $193,800 per annum.
What experience is required?
8+ years of experience is required.
Is this position still open?
Yes, currently active and accepting applications.
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