Data Scientist

Department: Research & Development

Location: US-California-San Jose

Compensation: $128,800 - $177,100 / year

Description

The Data Scientistin the Research and Development (R&D) group at Align works closely with our cross-functional teams in IT, software, marketing, clinical, and operation teams. This individual will work on Aligns digital clinical database to develop and deliver data-driven insights, metrics, and recommendations to assist teams to drive the company's product development roadmap and transform the orthodontic world with the Invisalign product.

Role expectations

• Apply advanced data analytics to derive insights from production data and clinical studies and contribute to product development projects
• Work on full-stack data analysis: Defining problems, data collection through SQL queries, data cleaning & wrangling, exploratory & confirmatory analyses, data visualization and storytelling
• Responsible for constructing technical hypotheses, performing statistical analyses, and interpreting analysis results to support data-driven decision making for product development
• Identify key insights from analytical results, prepare well-documented reports/presentations and share with internal/external stakeholders
• Work collaboratively and independently in the design, analysis, and interpretation of prospective and retrospective clinical studies
• Participate in the review and update of bench-top testing best practice methodologies, including design of experiment, and statistical significance of results in support of product research team
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Invisalign products and operational procedures
• Provide product/clinical analytics expertise within the R&D group, including product engineering, materials, software, and clinical research teams
• Build effective working relationships with management and connect with diverse cross-functional teams both locally and globally
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment to meet critical deadlines and priority changes
  
  

What We're Looking For

• MS or PhD in data analytics, statistics, biostatistics, computer science, mathematics, or related technical field
• 3 years of relevant industrial experience in data analytics and modeling. An appropriate combination of education, skills, and experience can be substituted for total years
• Experience with querying relational databases (e.g. SQL)
• Experience with scripting languages such as R or Python
• Experience with machine learning techniques and algorithms
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complicated quantitative concepts to non-technical audiences and interact cross-functionally with both technical and non-technical people
  
  

Desired

• Dental, medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred
  
  

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Global Diversity Statement

At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.