Director of Clinical Data Science

This is a fully remote role within the United States. We are seeking a Director of Clinical Data Science to bridge the gap between clinical expertise and data-driven product innovation. This physician-leader will bring deep clinical knowledge, fluency in data science, and a creative, self-starting mindset to shape how we model, interpret, and leverage healthcare pricing and utilization data. You will partner closely with engineering, product, and commercial teams to ensure our platform reflects the realities of clinical practice and delivers meaningful value to providers, payers, and patients. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Lead clinical data science strategy, applying medical expertise to healthcare pricing, reimbursement, and utilization datasets - Advance the clinical infrastructure for a more open, efficient healthcare marketplace (see open.turquoise.health http://open.turquoise.health for more information) - Design and develop data models, algorithms, and analytical frameworks that translate clinical complexity into actionable product insights - Serve as the authoritative clinical voice externally and internally in cross-functional discussions with product, engineering, and go-to-market teams - Identify novel data science approaches to solve hard problems at the intersection of clinical care and healthcare finance WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE: - MD with 3–5+ years of clinical practice experience - Experience designing, building, or scaling applications powered by AI or LLMs that can be articulated and demonstrated in a case study - Fluent in data science tools and methods (we use Python and SQL primarily, but are open to other tooling as well); comfortable building and evaluating solutions hands-on - Mission-driven and deeply motivated to fix what’s broken in healthcare finance - Excellent verbal and written communicator who commands the respect of clinical and technical peers - Creative problem-solver who sees opportunity where others see ambiguity - Phenomenal work ethic and self-starter mentality—thrives in a fast-paced, remote-first startup environment BENEFITS - Competitive pay with equity options - Stellar health care plan options (Medical, Dental & Vision), with FSA, DCFSA, & HSA options - Company-sponsored disability & life insurance - Flexible PTO - 401(k) + 4% Matching - Fully remote work + flexible working hours - $750 work-from-home setup budget - Paid bi-annual in-person co-working weeks - Quarterly $150 co-hanging stipend to meet up with coworkers - Monthly $100 health and wellness benefit - Generous paid family leave - Annual $1,200 learning & development stipend ABOUT TURQUOISE HEALTH Turquoise Health is a Series C price transparency platform for finance leaders across healthcare. Backed by a16z, Oak HC/FT, Adams Street, Yosemite, Bessemer Venture Partners, and others, we power price transparency for 300+ enterprise organizations and are building the infrastructure for a more open, efficient healthcare marketplace. We're a remote-first, US-based team that values transparency, empathy, inclusivity, creativity, and ownership. We operate on US business hours and work with clients entirely based in the US. For this role, we are seeking US-based candidates. We strongly encourage BIPOC, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ folks to apply for any open roles of interest. Healthcare affects all people differently, but it significantly affects those in underserved communities. With a robust, diverse team, we are stronger and better equipped to change the future of healthcare for all. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION EMAIL Turquoise is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact recruiting@turquoise.health