Sr. Data Scientist

Sr. Data Scientist

Department: Research & Development

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: US-California-San Jose

Compensation: $158,550 - $218,100 / year

The Sr. 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. He/she leverages Align’s digital clinical database to develop and deliver data‑driven insights and advanced ML/AI solutions, metrics, and recommendations to assist teams to drive the company’s product development roadmap and transform the orthodontic world with the Invisalign product.

• Act as a senior data science expert within R&D, partnering with cross‑functional teams across software, clinical, and research domains
• Drive product innovation by leveraging clinical and operational data through statistical analysis, data insights, and advanced ML/AI techniques
• Own the end‑to‑end analytics and ML lifecycle, from problem definition and hypothesis development to deployment and impact evaluation
• Apply full‑stack data science skills, including data extraction, exploratory and confirmatory analysis, modeling, and validation
• Design and develop advanced ML or Agentic AI solutions, including systems that integrate LLMs with domain data and existing software platforms, where appropriate
• Translate analytical and AI outputs into clear insights and recommendations to inform product, clinical, and business decisions
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, contributing to architectural decisions and responsible AI practices
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Invisalign products and operational procedures
• 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

• MS or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience
• MS with 6+ years of industry experience applying data science, analytics, or machine learning to real‑world product or business problems;
  PhD with 3+ years of industry experience
• Strong foundation in statistical analysis and experimental design, including hypothesis testing, model validation, and interpretation of results
• Proficiency in Python and/or R for data analysis, modeling, and analytics workflows
• Experience working with relational databases and large datasets (e.g., SQL‑based data extraction and analysis)
• Ability to translate complex analytical or modeling results into clear insights and recommendations for technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Experience owning work end‑to‑end, from problem formulation through execution and delivery in a cross‑functional environment

• Dental, medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred

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.

We are pleased to provide a general description of the benefits Align offers to full‑time employees in this position.

• Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera to employees and their eligible dependents after 90 days of employment
• Back‑up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
• Family Forming Benefits – Available to Employees, and their spouse or domestic partner, covered under one of Align’s health plans
• Breast Milk…