Behavioral & Translational Data Scientist
DexcomAbout the role
The Company
Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM; Market Cap $44.3B) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.
We are driven by nearly 10,000 ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.
Meet the team:
Welcome to our dynamic and innovative Behavioral Science team at Dexcom! We're on a mission to revolutionize patient care by applying cutting-edge insights from behavioral science to develop our strategy, product pipeline, and beyond. As a Behavioral Science Research Specialist, you'll join a passionate group of researchers and professionals who thrive on experimentation, collaboration, and curiosity. Our team's core focus is to enhance our stakeholders' outcomes and experiences, and your role will be instrumental in driving this mission forward. If you're excited about pushing the boundaries of medical technology, contributing to meaningful research, and working with a team that values your unique contributions, this is the place to be.
Where you come in:
- You will be responsible for conducting statistical analysis, data visualization and translation of results using best practices and statistical methods to provide meaningful insights to technical and business teams.
- You will manage large and diverse datasets, including data ingestion, documentation, cleaning, quality control checks, and storage in cloud environments.
- You will prepare summary statistics, tables & figures for reports, presentations & publications, write descriptions of analytical methods, and draw initial conclusions from analysis results.
- You will synthesize research findings into actionable insights and recommendations that address business challenges and opportunities.
- You will be responsible for preparing comprehensive research reports and presentations, effectively communicating findings, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, medical affairs, and clinical education, to translate quantitative insights for HCP- and patient- facing communications.
- You will be expected to stay updated on industry trends, methodologies, and best practices in quantitative research, continuously refining skills, and approaches to deliver high-quality insights.
- You will perform other responsibilities as assigned and requested
What makes you successful:
- Your academic background provides a strong foundation of knowledge in programming skills and application to diabetes management, psychology, and/or physiology.
- You have firsthand experience working with large datasets and in big data cloud environments for quantitative analysis, statistical analysis, and statistical modeling.
- You are proficient in Python and/ or R programming and have experience visualizing data in programming environments.
- Experience working in a research or insights role within a relevant industry (e.g., technology, healthcare).
- Your excellent written and verbal communication skills facilitate the sharing of insights with colleagues.
- You are a team player, excited to work in a collaborative data science setting, and you are well-organized, detail-oriented, and employ effective time management skills.
- You are proficient with software tools like Microsoft Office Suite and Qualtrics.
- You are exceptionally curious and possess critical thinking abilities to help navigate research challenges, encouraging you to ask tough questions and delve deeper.
What you’ll get: