Data Science Manager

• Lead and grow a team of data scientists supporting multiple product areas across the patient journey (e.g., acquisition, search, activation, retention).
• Deliver high-quality product analytics — diagnose funnel performance, identify leverage points, and surface actionable opportunities for growth.
• Partner with Growth and Product to optimize acquisition strategies (SEM/SEO/AEO), evaluate efficiency and quality of leads, and connect early-funnel actions to long-term care outcomes.
• Drive experimentation rigor — uplevel standards for test design, causal inference, and statistical reporting, while mentoring PMs and marketers in experimentation literacy.
• Develop BI and self-serve analytics capabilities that democratize data and empower teams to make informed decisions.
• Scope and guide applied data science initiatives such as conversion prediction and LTV forecasting to improve both patient outcomes and business impact.
• Translate complex insights into clear, data-driven recommendations that balance growth efficiency with Headway’s mission to expand access to care.
• Influence senior leadership strategy by representing the data perspective across the full patient and provider lifecycle.

• 6+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or growth analytics roles, with at least 2+ years in people management.
• Proven track record leading teams that span BI, product analytics, and applied data science.
• Strong background in experimentation; able to both set strategy and coach others.
• Hands-on technical fluency in SQL and Python/R, with experience working with modern data stacks (e.g., Snowflake, dbt, Looker).
• Experience partnering across marketing and product teams to optimize full-funnel performance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills — able to “translate” technical insights into business impact.
• Bonus: experience in predictive modeling for growth/retention, marketing attribution, or LTV modeling.

Pay range: $183K - $216K

• Equity compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• HSA / FSA
• 401K
• Work-from-Home Stipend
• Therapy Reimbursement
• 16-week parental leave for eligible employees
• Carrot Fertility annual reimbursement and membership
• 13 paid holidays each year as well as a Holiday Break during the week between December 25th and December 31st
• Flexible PTO
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and professional development