Principal Data Science Analyst
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Rochester, Minnesota

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Remote

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Contract

|Job ID 72489|Posted Nov 12, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join our team as a Principal Data Science Analyst and leverage your expertise in healthcare analytics, AI, and machine learning to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and make a significant impact in the healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement AI and machine learning solutions tailored for healthcare applications.
  • Work closely with clinicians and technical teams to transform business needs into actionable data insights.
  • Create predictive models using advanced statistical and data mining techniques.
  • Design and execute experiments for model validation and optimization.
  • Lead large-scale analytics projects and provide expert guidance to teams.
  • Communicate analytical findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Oversee data management, extraction, and analysis processes.

Skills

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Health Science, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in data science, AI, or machine learning.
  • Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch.
  • Strong understanding of healthcare data and Epic EHR data structures.
  • Excellent communication and project management skills.
  • Proven track record of delivering insights from large datasets.

Preferred Skills

  • PhD in a relevant field with additional data science experience.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in AI or analytics projects.
  • Expertise in Epic data mapping and transformation.
  • Epic certification or experience with approved implementers.

At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our mission to innovate in healthcare.

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.