Data Scientist (forecasting & optimization) Consultant

TeamBuilder is a rapidly growing healthcare SaaS company on a mission to transform healthcare with our innovative technology. We believe in empowering our customers through inventive solutions and a commitment to excellence. Our young, rapidly growing team is looking for passionate professionals who thrive in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment. ***This role is FULLY REMOTE, though you MUST reside within the United States and be legally authorized to work in the United States. Key Values of all TeamBuilders Flexibility – Adapt how we work to meet team and customer needs. Accountability – We own commitments and results, and follow through as a team Clarity – Communicate expectations, priorities, and decisions clearly. Transparency – Share decisions, feedback, and context openly and honestly. The Role We’re looking for a math wizard — someone who lives and breathes statistical analysis, experimental design, and forecasting. You’ll help us uncover insights from complex healthcare data, build predictive models that scale, and design research-grade analyses that directly influence product strategy and clinical decision-making. If you get excited about extracting signal from noise, prototyping models that actually work in the wild , and contributing to cutting-edge R&D in healthcare, this is your role. What You’ll Do Advanced Analytics & Modeling Design and implement predictive and forecasting models for operational and strategic metrics. Conduct large-scale data analyses to identify trends, gaps, and optimization opportunities. Optimization Modeling Development Collaborate with lead data scientist to build and evolve core optimization models (MILP) to improve precision, efficiency, and scalability. Continuously iterate models based on new data and evolving business needs. Leadership & Autonomy Operate independently on complex analytical tasks and mentor junior analysts. Provide clear, actionable recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders. What We’re Looking For Qualifications Master’s or Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field. 5+ years of experience in data science or advanced analytics roles. Strong proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and big data tools. Experience with Gurobi. Expertise in forecasting methods, statistical modeling, and optimization techniques/ models. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong verbal and written communication skills for client-facing and internal interactions. Preferred Skills Experience with healthcare or operational analytics. Experience with Gurobi. Knowledge of survey data transformation and workflow analysis. Expertise in machine learning. Why You’ll Love Working With Us Mission-driven team tackling real healthcare challenges. Freedom to experiment and innovate without layers of bureaucracy. Opportunity to shape the company’s data science culture and R&D direction. Flexible work environment and supportive, intellectually curious teammates. Additional Information Job Type: Contracted/Full-time-Part-time, Potential permanent role, Remote Culture: We foster a collaborative, engaging, mission-driven culture that values innovation and prioritizes customer success.