Data Analyst

Additional Location(s): US-MA-Marlborough

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.       

About the role:

The Data Analyst position will be part of the Health Economic and Market Access (HEMA) Data and Analytics team within Boston Scientific.  The selected candidate will assist on projects such as reimbursement analysis, payment policy analysis, valuation studies and development of related internal tools to support the Boston Scientific business units and their products through the HEMA teams.

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model with approximately three days in office and is based our of either Arden Hills, MN or Marlborough, MA .

Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assistance with a variety of projects including: government and private payer reimbursement policy research and rate analysis, querying claims data to analyze medical costs and outcomes and support economic modeling for existing and emerging technologies, and analytical support for value-based contracting opportunities.  Specific projects may include:
• Analyzing large claims data sets and identifying and interpreting patterns and trends in the data to support to BSC business needs
• Preparing financial models and projections including models that display the impact of interventions and technologies on providers and payers
• Maintenance of tools, data objects, and reports to support business unit objectives
• Modify existing programs to meet additional business requirements
• Conducting research on government and private payer policies
• Cultivating and managing relationships with business units and other internal customers, with direct ownership of at least one business unit relationship
• Project managing analytical projects, including scoping, timeline planning, execution, delivery, customer communications, and presentations
• Preparing summaries of analyses including project objectives, approach, and results
• Adhere to data privacy and regulatory guidelines, ensuring the ethical and secure handling of sensitive healthcare information
• Assist with data management procedures and documentation
• Maintain high standards for data quality, reporting, and timely project execution

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably with coursework in one of the following areas: health economics, public health, epidemiology, health care administration, statistics, data science, business analytics, computer science, data engineering
• 2+ years of work experience in the healthcare industry; experience with medical claims data and medical coding is beneficial
• Intermediate or advanced SQL programming and data analysis experience
• Strong analytical skills and detail-oriented
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Ability to work well in a team environment but can also work independently after initial guidance
• Time management skills with ability to manage multiple internal client-related priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Accustomed to writing SQL queries with common table expressions (CTEs)
• Snowflake experience
• Experience working in medical device market access
• Familiar with Medicare reimbursement and policies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Other programming (e.g., R, Python) experience a plus
• Master’s or other graduate degree in one of the following areas: health economics, public health, epidemiology, health care administration, statistics, data science, business analytics, computer science, data engineering

Requisition ID: 615495

Minimum Salary: $69500 

Maximum Salary: $132000 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.