
About Oscar
Revolutionizing healthcare through technology and design
Key Highlights
- Public company (NYSE: OSCR) since March 2021
- Over 500,000 members across the United States
- $1.5B+ raised from top investors like Founders Fund and Alphabet
- Headquartered in New York City with a focus on telemedicine
Oscar Health, founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, is a health insurance company that leverages technology to improve the consumer experience in healthcare. With over 500,000 members and partnerships with leading healthcare providers, Oscar offers innovative plans that include telemed...
🎁 Benefits
Oscar provides competitive salaries, equity options, comprehensive health benefits, unlimited PTO, and a flexible remote work policy to support work-l...
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Oscar fosters a culture centered around transparency and collaboration, encouraging employees to challenge the status quo in healthcare. The company v...

Data Scientist • Lead
Oscar • Los Angeles - Hybrid
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Oscar is hiring a Lead Data Scientist to drive modeling and analytics for their claims payment system. You'll work with data mining techniques and collaborate with operations and technology leaders. This position requires experience in data science and analytics.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in data science with a focus on analytics and modeling — your experience includes driving insights through sophisticated measurement techniques and data mining. You are skilled in using data to improve system performance and efficiency, particularly in the insurance or healthcare sectors. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with operations and technology leaders to translate business goals into actionable strategies. Your expertise in SQL and Python allows you to manipulate and analyze large datasets effectively, and you are comfortable presenting your findings to stakeholders at various levels.
Desirable
Experience in the healthcare industry is a plus, as is familiarity with claims processing systems. You have a knack for problem-solving and can think critically about data-driven initiatives. You are also open to mentoring junior data scientists and sharing your knowledge with the team.
What you'll do
As the Lead Data Scientist at Oscar, you will be responsible for driving the analytics and modeling efforts for our claims payment system. You will partner with senior leaders to design and implement initiatives aimed at enhancing system performance and automation. Your role will involve using advanced data mining techniques to extract insights that inform strategic decisions. You will also participate in team-wide discussions to establish long-term strategies and roadmaps for data initiatives. Your contributions will directly impact our goal of becoming the most automated and efficient insurer in the industry.
What we offer
Oscar provides a competitive salary range of $174,400 - $228,900 per year, along with comprehensive employee benefits and equity grants. We foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, encouraging you to bring your ideas to the table. Our hybrid work model allows for flexibility, with required in-office days to facilitate team bonding and collaboration. Join us in our mission to transform the health insurance industry through technology and data-driven insights.
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