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# Data Science Fellow

- **Company:** Vizient, Inc.
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Salary:** $51,900.0 - $87,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Health Informatics, Database Design, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, SAS (Software), SQL Databases, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Information Technology, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17740565?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17740565%2FData-Science-Fellow-Illinois-Chicago

## About the Role

* Relevant degree preferred: Master's degree in data science, statistics, medical/health informatics, or related field desired.
 * No previous work experience is required.
 * Demonstrated technical skills, including strong proficiency with programming languages such as Python, R, or SAS, and strong proficiency with database design involving SQL, are required.
 * Demonstrated good proficiency in quantitative skills necessary for data analysis and machine learning model development (e.g., statistical/Bayesian inference, mathematics, computer science, etc.) are required.
 * Strong familiarity and practical experience with Generative AI models (Large Language Models, Agentic Workflows, and other frameworks) is preferred.
 * Solid understanding of machine learning operations is preferred.
 * Experience working with health care data (EHR/EMR data, medical terminologies, etc.) is strongly preferred.
 * Strong communication and project management skills are preferred.

## Description

In this role, you will be paired with a Vizient executive as a mentor for the duration of this one-year program. You will be responsible for data science projects across the healthcare domains of clinical & operations, supply chain, pharmacy, and healthcare strategy.You will work with executive mentor(s) and data scientists to match projects to your interests and goals, with an aim to improve operations, enhance products, or generate new insights., * Work with internal data science teams on assigned projects.

 * Develop data science approaches, including machine learning models, improve understanding and predict health care outcomes, conduct data management and other assigned tasks.
 * Collaborate with internal Vizient staff and leaders, and external stakeholders including Vizient clients, vendors, and other third parties.
 * Conduct self-directed research into healthcare data topics.
 * Participate in client-facing meetings and 'voice-of-customer's work to gain understanding of Vizient business needs.
 * Participation in cross-functional project assignments and present a capstone project or summary of projects to peers and mentors at the end of the Fellowship.


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