Lead Data Scientist – Retail Strategic Health Analytics (Remote Part‑Time) – $25 /hr – Advanced Predictive Modeling & Business Insight Role

About arenaflex – Pioneering Health‑Centric Retail Innovation

arenaflex is a global leader in health‑focused retail solutions, dedicated to making quality care more personal, accessible, and affordable for millions of consumers. Our mission is built on a simple yet powerful promise: putting the heart of health into every interaction. From community pharmacies to digital health platforms, arenaflex blends cutting‑edge technology with compassionate service to transform how people manage their well‑being.

Our Heart at Work culture empowers every team member to drive meaningful change. Whether you’re in a bustling store, a research lab, or working remotely from a home office, you’ll be part of a collaborative ecosystem that values curiosity, integrity, and impact. As a remote, part‑time Lead Data Scientist, you’ll join a high‑performing analytics team that shapes strategic decisions for our retail health division, helping arenaflex stay ahead of market trends and deliver innovative solutions to our customers.

Position Overview

arenaflex is seeking a visionary Lead Data Scientist to own and steer a critical analytics workstream focused on retail strategic health analytics. This role blends deep technical expertise with business acumen, allowing you to translate complex data into actionable insights that drive growth, improve patient outcomes, and enhance operational efficiency. You will work closely with cross‑functional partners—including product managers, marketing strategists, and senior leadership—to develop predictive models, statistical analyses, and data‑driven recommendations that shape the future of health‑centric retail.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Analytics Leadership: Partner with business stakeholders to define analytics roadmaps that address high‑impact business problems, using predictive modeling, statistical testing, and metric analysis.
• Team Management & Mentorship: Lead a diverse team of analysts and data scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation.
• End‑to‑End Solution Development: Design, build, and deploy scalable analytical products—from data pipelines to machine‑learning models—that solve real‑world retail health challenges.
• Data Exploration & Modeling: Apply advanced statistical techniques and machine‑learning algorithms to structured and unstructured data sources, uncovering patterns, trends, and opportunities.
• Insight Communication: Translate technical findings into clear, compelling business narratives for non‑technical audiences, influencing strategic decisions across the organization.
• Problem Anticipation & Mitigation: Proactively identify potential data‑related risks and roadblocks, implementing safeguards to ensure robust, reliable analytics delivery.
• Collaboration & Presentation: Develop and deliver impactful presentations, dashboards, and visualizations that showcase analytical outcomes and recommended actions.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of emerging analytics tools, industry best practices, and regulatory changes to keep arenaflex’s analytical capabilities at the forefront of the market.

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in data analytics, statistical modeling, or a related field.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, with a strong track record of building production‑grade models.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL for data extraction, transformation, and loading across multiple relational databases.
• Demonstrated ability to work with large, complex datasets—both structured and unstructured—and to derive meaningful insights.
• Experience leading or mentoring a team of analysts or data scientists, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to business partners and senior leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications & Additional Skills

• Master’s or Ph.D. in a quantitative field, emphasizing advanced statistical methods, machine learning, or data science.
• Deep familiarity with modern analytics stacks (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, Snowflake, Tableau, Power BI) and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Proven expertise in predictive modeling, time‑series forecasting, clustering, natural language processing, or deep learning.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset—anticipating challenges before they arise and designing resilient analytical solutions.
• Experience in the health‑care or retail sector, particularly in areas like pharmacy operations, consumer health products, or digital health services.
• Ability to translate business objectives into analytical frameworks, ensuring alignment with arenaflex’s strategic goals.

Why Join arenaflex?

At arenaflex, we recognize that our people are our greatest asset. When you become part of our team, you gain access to a vibrant ecosystem of resources, mentorship, and growth opportunities designed to accelerate your career.

Career Growth & Learning

• Professional Development: Unlimited access to online learning platforms, industry conferences, and internal workshops covering data science, leadership, and health‑care innovation.
• Mentorship Programs: Pairing with senior data leaders and domain experts to refine technical skills and broaden strategic thinking.
• Clear Advancement Path: Defined career ladders from individual contributor to senior leadership roles, with regular performance reviews and goal‑setting sessions.
• Cross‑Functional Exposure: Opportunities to collaborate with product, marketing, finance, and operations teams, gaining a holistic view of the business.

Compensation, Perks & Benefits

arenaflex offers a competitive hourly rate of $25 /hr for this part‑time, remote position, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage with multiple plan options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, plus an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) for eligible employees.
• Fully paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and flexible vacation policies.
• Wellness programs, including virtual fitness classes, mental‑health resources, and health‑saving discounts.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) and free legal/financial counseling services.
• Discounted arenaflex products and partner offers, enabling you to experience our services firsthand.

Work Environment & Culture

Our remote‑first philosophy empowers you to work from anywhere in the United States while staying deeply connected to arenaflex’s mission. You’ll enjoy:

• Collaborative Technology Stack: State‑of‑the‑art collaboration tools (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom) and shared data environments that keep you in sync with the broader team.
• Inclusive Culture: A diverse, equity‑focused workplace where every voice is heard, and ideas are celebrated.
• Innovation‑Driven Mindset: A culture that encourages experimentation, rapid prototyping, and data‑driven decision making.
• Work‑Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, remote work support, and a results‑oriented approach that respects personal commitments.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about leveraging data to transform health‑centric retail experiences, thrive in a remote, part‑time setting, and are ready to lead a high‑impact analytics team, we want to hear from you. Join arenaflex and help shape the future of accessible health care.

Apply Now – Start Your Journey with arenaflex!