| The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), a national not-for-profit association, established in 1863 & representing over 93,000 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services, is seeking an Assistant Director of Data Science to join our Veterinary Economics team located in our headquarters office in Schaumburg, IL. This newly created position reports to the Division Director of our Veterinary Economics Division. AVMA’s mission is to lead the profession by advocating for our members and advancing the science and practice of veterinary medicine to improve animal and human health. We are looking for a talented data scientist, skilled in analytics and visualization, to lead and deliver actionable insights for the veterinary profession. The right candidate will need to exhibit a strong combination of analytical prowess, technical aptitude, communication, and professional judgement. This role will require robust data wrangling skills, talent in advanced analytics, and excellent communication skills. Some background in machine learning, big data architecture, and experience building web applications is a plus. In this highly visible role, you will help shape the veterinary profession through data and analytics and lead the way for high quality and policy-shaping decisions for the industry. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in both building quantitative models and interpersonal relationships. The AVMA offers a flexible/supportive work environment & excellent benefits. Deadline for application is 5/31/19. Application must include cover letter, resume, & salary requirements. Submit to: apply@avma.org About the AVMA: Located in Schaumburg, Illinois, with an office in Washington, D.C., the AVMA is structured to work for its members, and acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the profession. The AVMA provides a number of benefits to its members, including information resources, state and federal advocacy, opportunities to address issues affecting policies that govern the profession and practice of veterinary medicine, continuing education opportunities, quality publications, and discounts on personal and professional products, programs and services. The work of the AVMA is carried out by a dedicated staff of over 160. The organization is governed by an 18-member Board of Directors and has a $40M+ annual operating budget. Visit https://www.avma.org/AVMAcareers eoe/m/f/d/v |
