Transforming smiles,
changing lives.
Data Scientist
The Data Scientist in the Research and Development (R&D) group at Align works closely with our cross-functional teams in IT, software, marketing, clinical, and operation teams. This individual will work on Aligns digital clinical database to develop and deliver data-driven insights, metrics, and recommendations to assist teams to drive the company’s product development roadmap and transform the orthodontic world with the Invisalign product.
Role expectations
- Apply advanced data analytics to derive insights from production data and clinical studies and contribute to product development projects
- Work on full-stack data analysis: Defining problems, data collection through SQL queries, data cleaning & wrangling, exploratory & confirmatory analyses, data visualization and storytelling
- Responsible for constructing technical hypotheses, performing statistical analyses, and interpreting analysis results to support data-driven decision making for product development
- Identify key insights from analytical results, prepare well-documented reports/presentations and share with internal/external stakeholders
- Work collaboratively and independently in the design, analysis, and interpretation of prospective and retrospective clinical studies
- Participate in the review and update of bench-top testing best practice methodologies, including design of experiment, and statistical significance of results in support of product research team
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Invisalign products and operational procedures
- Provide product/clinical analytics expertise within the R&D group, including product engineering, materials, software, and clinical research teams
- Build effective working relationships with management and connect with diverse cross-functional teams both locally and globally
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment to meet critical deadlines and priority changes
What we're looking for
- MS or PhD in data analytics, statistics, biostatistics, computer science, mathematics, or related technical field
- 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in data analytics and modeling. An appropriate combination of education, skills, and experience can be substituted for total years
- Experience with querying relational databases (e.g. SQL)
- Experience with scripting languages such as R or Python
- Experience with machine learning techniques and algorithms
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complicated quantitative concepts to non-technical audiences and interact cross-functionally with both technical and non-technical people
Desired:
- Dental, medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred
Pay Transparency
If provided, base salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Align reasonably expects to set a candidate’s pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically.
For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable incentive compensation plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S.
Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.
About Align Technology
Your growth and well-being:
At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
- Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
- Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
- Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
- Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.
Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.
Discover Align:
We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.
Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.
We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.
At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.
As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.
Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being?
Explore Align's culture here!
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Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.
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