Data Scientist (Ireland)Job Type:Permanent (preferred), contract, or contract-to-permSeniority:Mid-SeniorSalary:€70-110K (DOE)Working Pattern:HybridRole:One of our healthcare consultancy clients is looking for a data scientist to join a growing Data & Analytics function in southern Ireland. This role involves working closely with public and private healthcare stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions that drive system improvement and strategic insight.Responsibilities:Develop demand & capacity models to support operational planning and strategic developmentDesign and implement simulation models to test operational scenarios and recommend optimised workflows or resource allocationsProvide population health analytics, segmenting patient populations, analysing unmet need, and identifying risk/opportunityTranslate technical analysis into clear, non-technical recommendations for senior stakeholders (e.g. healthcare executives, operations leads)Lead workshops and engage with clients to understand requirements and create roadmapsSupport business development: contribute to proposals, strategy development, and client pitches with data-driven insightsRequired Skills/Experience:Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Systems Biology, Physics (or relevant background)Strong programming skills (Python)Understanding of Irish healthcare systems (public and private sector)Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills: ability to translate technical content into business insightConsulting mindset with experience working with non-technical stakeholdersAbility to work independently, manage multiple projects, and mentor junior team membersDesired Skills/Experience:Strategic thinker with a passion for healthcare transformationCurious, data-driven problem solver who is comfortable with ambiguityExcellent collaborator, comfortable working in cross-functional teams (operations, finance, clinical)Confident presenter, able to run workshops and explain data science/analytical to non-technical stakeholdersAbout The CompanyJoin a fast-growing analytics team within a leading healthcare & life-science consultancyOpportunity to shape analytics strategy for healthcare providers and life sciences companies in IrelandWork on high-impact projects: capacity modelling, population health, automation, and operational analyticsProfessional development: mentoring from senior data scientists and consultants, and experience managing senior stakeholdersCompetitive compensation, aligned with top consultancies