Garner Health

Senior Applied Scientist

New York City, New York · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$236k-$260kDetected 14 days ago

PythonAlgorithmsSQLSnowflakeAWSMachine LearningPyTorchPandasLLMsResearchCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Applied Scientist to join our Applied Science team.
Our members rely on us to answer hard questions - Which doctor should I see?
When should we reach out, and how? - and the quality of those answers is determined by the algorithms behind them.

Own the most ambiguous, high-stakes problems on the team end-to-end, and serve as a technical resource others rely on
Define the set of metrics needed to judge whether a solution is working, and validate solutions before they ship
Find novel ways to frame and solve the team's hardest problems, proving out approaches that others build on
Set the bar for quality by reviewing others' work with rigor, and build the standards and evaluation tooling the team relies on
Provider tiering optimization. Build a tiering algorithm that jointly optimizes geographic access and total-cost-of-care savings across our doctor network. The objective function, constraints, and tradeoff surface are all open design questions.
Member engagement model. Build an ML system that ingests claims data and in-app behavior to choose the right channel and moment for each touchpoint - SMS, push, phone, or email - to influence member behavior toward better-quality, lower-cost care.

or 2+ years of industry experience with a relevant advanced degree, PhDs preferred
A bias toward action, quickly translating ideas into working prototypes to test approaches
Deep technical range, with fluency across Garner's data and a habit of staying current with advances in the field
Strong judgment in choosing between statistical models, heuristics, optimization approaches, and simpler algorithmic methods depending on the problem
Strong communication skills and the ability to synthesize complex algorithmic ideas for senior and external stakeholders, and to secure buy-in for cross-team work

The target base comp range for this position is $236,000 - $260,000.
Individual compensation for this role will depend on various factors, including qualifications, skills, and applicable laws.
In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to participate in our equity incentive and competitive benefits plans, including but not limited to: flexible PTO, Medical/Dental/Vision plan options, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, Teladoc Health and more.

Garner's mission is to transform the healthcare economy, delivering high-quality and affordable care for all.
We are fundamentally reimagining how healthcare works in the U.S. by partnering with employers to redesign healthcare benefits using clear incentives and powerful, data-driven insights.
Patients achieve better health outcomes, employers spend healthcare dollars more effectively, and physicians are rewarded for delivering exceptional care rather than performing more procedures.
Garner is one of the fastest-growing healthcare technology companies in the country.
Garner Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.
Garner Health is committed to providing accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our recruiting process.
Frame messy, real-world healthcare and business constraints into clear objectives, tradeoffs, and decision frameworks
Choose the right approach for each problem, from machine learning to optimization to heuristics to simple rules, based on what the problem actually calls for
Build a deep understanding of the healthcare economy and Garner's place in it
Fine-tune and productionize an LLM-based primary care experience on our website, including the evaluation harness, guardrails, and ongoing quality monitoring needed to ship a medical-adjacent product safely.
4+ years of industry experience as an Applied Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Research Scientist, or equivalent

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@garnerhealth.com.

Please note: we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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