Thursday, November 27, 2014
Senior Director - Informatics - Aetna - Hartford
Job description
Aetna's Data Science organization is growing! Aetna is building leading data science capabilities to drive our business transformation in this exciting period in the health care industry. We are seeking passionate, data-hungry consultants and analysts at all levels to harness cutting-edge tools and technology to transform health care. Come join us in this journey!
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides strategic leadership for research design and statistical methodology used in modeling and outcomes studies. Makes evidence based recommendations and presentations to domain experts and other senior management. Primary responsibility for maintaining a productive and motivating work environment to achieve business goals.
Fundamental Components:
- Applied research, statistical analysis, data modeling and integration:
- Directs development of health data strategic plans, policies and procedures for analysis of cost containment, quality and pricing information.
- Directs development of statistical/analytical procedures, processes, policies, data reports and/or products and quality matrices that support internal and external constituents.
- Directs the application of appropriate research design and statistical procedures utilized in internal and external studies.
- Presents analysis based recommendations to domain experts and other Aetna senior management or to external business clients
Required Skills:
BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE desired:
-Management & leadership role for staff of 8 or more
-Healthcare, insurance, financial services or analytical consultant firm background is preferred.
-Strong analytical background in Markov models, Bayesian statistics and survival analysis, multivariate analysis, including segmentation, cluster and principal component analysis, time series analysis, predictive modeling, including linear and generalized linear models, decision trees, neural networks and non-linear models.
EDUCATION
The highest level of education desired for candidates in this position is a Bachelor's degree. Master's Degree is preferred.
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
Aetna is about more than just doing a job. This is our opportunity to re-shape healthcare for America and across the globe. We are developing solutions to improve the quality and affordability of healthcare. What we do will benefit generations to come.
We care about each other, our customers and our communities. We are inspired to make a difference, and we are committed to integrity and excellence.
Together we will empower people to live healthier lives.
Aetna is an equal opportunity & affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of personal characteristics or status. We take affirmative action to recruit, select and develop women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
We are a company built on excellence. We have a culture that values growth, achievement and diversity and a workplace where your voice can be heard.
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