TL;DR

Scientific Lead (Health Data Research): Driving and publishing applied research studies using real-world health data with an accent on scientific quality, AI/ML, and data usability. Focus on informing product development, collaborating with scientific communities, and translating research findings into actionable insights.

Location: Regularly be present in our Berlin and sometimes in our Potsdam office. Option to work abroad remotely up to 2 months per year from various countries.

Company

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What you will do

Lead and mentor the Science Team, setting priorities and ensuring scientific quality across projects.
Design, supervise, and publish applied research studies using real-world data (EHR, PROs, COAs, wearable/sensor data, unstructured data like clinical notes or images).
Align research needs with product and engineering teams to inform feature development and data usability.
Contribute to grant proposals, ethics applications, and scientific evaluations.
Represent D4L in scientific collaborations, conferences, and OHDSI-related initiatives.
Translate analytical results and research findings into clear, actionable insights for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Hands-on expertise with RWD/RWE, plus solid skills in R and Python; desirable OMOP and OHDSI tool experience.
Proven experience conducting and publishing health data research with large-scale or real-world datasets.
Knowledge of ETL processes, SQL databases (PostgreSQL), and handling unstructured data.
Proven expertise in AI/ML and data visualization.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills in a multidisciplinary research environment.
Excellent scientific communication and the ability to translate complex results into strategic insights.
PhD (or MD/MS or equivalent) in Data Science, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or a related discipline.
Languages: English (C1+) required; desirable: German, French, Portuguese, Korean, Arabic.

Culture & Benefits

Nonprofit work with a clear purpose: Make the world a healthier place.
A diverse and international team of professionals working together at 3 locations (Potsdam, Berlin and Singapore).
Real work-life balance with flexible working hours, 30 days of paid vacation, and the possibility for mobile work.
An attractive budget for your further career development.
Employee driven initiatives like the climate initiative and the DEI (diversity, equity & inclusion) initiative.
Support in the areas of private healthcare and sustainable mobility.