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The role leads statistical modeling, machine learning, and media measurement work, translating complex data into actionable insights while partnering with client and cross-functional teams.\n\nResponsibilities\nLead the design, development, validation, and deployment of statistical models, predictive analytics, and machine learning solutions for client and internal initiatives\nPartner with client teams and internal stakeholders to understand business objectives, audience strategies, and measurement needs, translating them into scalable analytical approaches\nAnalyze large, complex datasets, including HCP/NPI-level, claims, prescription, and other healthcare data, to develop actionable insights for audience segmentation, targeting, measurement, optimization, and commercial strategy while ensuring HIPAA and applicable privacy compliance\nApply advanced media measurement methodologies, including marketing mix modeling (MMM), multi-touch attribution, incrementality testing, lift studies, and experimental design, to evaluate campaign effectiveness and optimize marketing investments\nApply advanced statistical methods and supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques to solve marketing and business challenges, including developing practical AI applications that improve insights, workflow efficiency, and decision-making\nLeverage cloud-based data platforms and modern analytics environments to extract, transform, and analyze data from diverse sources\nDevelop clear presentations, dashboards, and visualizations that communicate analytical findings and strategic recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences\nDrive automation of recurring analyses, reporting, and model monitoring to improve operational efficiency and scalability\nPromote best practices in statistical analysis, model validation, documentation, data quality, and reproducible analytics\nCollaborate across Strategy, Media, Technology, Analytics, and Client teams to deliver integrated, data-driven solutions, while mentoring Data Scientists and Analysts through technical guidance and coaching\nStay current on emerging analytics, AI, and healthcare marketing trends and contribute ideas that strengthen the agency's analytics capabilities and offerings\n\nSkills\nBachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative field required\n6+ years of experience in data science, statistical modeling, machine learning, predictive analytics, or marketing analytics, including leading complex analytics projects and providing technical leadership to cross-functional teams\nAdvanced proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and modern data visualization tools\nExperience working with cloud-based analytics platforms such as Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, AWS, or similar technologies\nExperience applying AI and advanced analytics to solve complex business problems and improve marketing effectiveness\nStrong knowledge of statistical modeling, machine learning, predictive analytics, experimental design, media measurement methodologies, including marketing mix modeling, attribution, incrementality, and lift testing, and data visualization\nExcellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex analytical concepts into clear, actionable recommendations\nMaster's degree\nExperience managing multiple client engagements and priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment\nExperience mentoring junior team members and promoting technical best practices\nExperience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or marketing analytics, with familiarity with healthcare and pharmaceutical data sources such as HCP/NPI-level data, medical and pharmacy claims, prescription data, and commercial healthcare datasets\nFamiliarity with healthcare data vendors and platforms, including HealthVerity, Symphony Health, MMIT, Komodo Health, IQVIA, PurpleLab, or similar providers\nExperience working in privacy-safe data environments, including clean rooms and HIPAA-compliant environments, with knowledge of PHI, de-identified, and limited datasets\n\nBenefits\nMedical coverage\nDental coverage\nVision coverage\nDisability coverage\n401K\nParental and family care leave\nFamily forming assistance\nTuition reimbursement\nFlexible time off\nFor regular roles: medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off\nHybrid work arrangement\n\nCompany Overview\nEpsilon is an all-encompassing global marketing company, a leader in creating connections between people and brands. 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