Sr Data Scientist, Behavioral & Qualitative Insights at Dexcom

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

194400.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Behavioral Science, Qualitative Research, Mixed-Methods Research, Health Behavior Change Models, Data Analysis, Focus Groups, Interviews, Stakeholder Communication, Research Reporting, Digital Health, Patient Engagement, Statistical Software, Storytelling, Team Collaboration, Research Methodologies, Health Insights

Industry

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Description

The Company Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health. We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us. Meet the team: Welcome to Dexcom's Behavioral Science team — a multidisciplinary group applying behavioral science, qualitative research, and data-driven insights to shape product strategy, clinical evidence, and patient-centered innovation. Within Behavioral Science, the Qualitative Workstream focuses on understanding lived experience, decision-making, motivation, and behavior change across people with diabetes and metabolic conditions. As a Senior Data Scientist, Human Behavior & Qualitative Insights, you will play a leadership role in designing and executing high-impact qualitative and mixed-methods research and translating those insights into clear, actionable guidance for Product, R&D, Clinical Affairs, Medical Affairs, and Marketing. Where you come in: Lead the design, execution, and interpretation of qualitative and mixed-methods research to address complex behavioral, clinical, and product questions across Dexcom's portfolio You will be responsible for conducting qualitative research activities, such as moderating focus groups, conducting interviews, and observing participant behavior, ensuring the collection of rich and meaningful data. Apply models of health behavior change (e.g., COM-B, Self-Determination Theory, Social Cognitive Theory, Health Belief Model, habit formation frameworks) to guide study design, analysis, and interpretation. Analyze qualitative data using advanced approaches and integrate findings with quantitative and digital-health data where appropriate. Translate rich qualitative findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations that inform product development, digital experiences, clinical evidence strategy, and patient engagement initiatives. Serve as a strategic thought partner to cross-functional teams (Product, R&D, Clinical Affairs, Medical Affairs, Marketing), helping teams understand behavioral drivers, barriers, and opportunities. You will be responsible for preparing comprehensive research reports and presentations, effectively communicating findings, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organization. You will be expected to stay updated on industry trends, methodologies, and best practices in qualitative research, continuously refining skills, and approaches to deliver high-quality insights. What makes you successful: Advanced academic training in behavioral science, psychology, public health, sociology or a related field, with strong grounding in qualitative and mixed-methods research. Demonstrated experience applying health behavior change models to real-world health, clinical, or digital-health contexts. Significant hands-on experience leading qualitative research programs from study design through analysis and stakeholder readout. Ability to synthesize complex qualitative findings and translate them into strategic insights that influence product, clinical, and business decisions. Strong communication and storytelling skills, with experience presenting to senior and cross-functional audiences. Proficiency with relevant tools (e.g., NVivo, ATLAS.ti, Qualtrics, and statistical software to support mixed-methods integration). What you'll get: A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community. A full and comprehensive benefits program. Growth opportunities on a global scale. Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement. An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve. Travel Required: 5-15% Experience and Education Requirements: Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 5 - 8 years related experience or Master's degree and 2 -5 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and0 2 years experience. Remote Workplace: Your location will be a home office; you are not required to live within commuting distance of your assigned Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km). If you reside within commuting distance of a Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km) a hybrid working environment may be available. Ask about our Flex workplace option. Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dexcom's AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com. Meritain, an Aetna Company, creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Dexcom. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided: https://health1.meritain.com/app/public/#/one/insurerCode=MERITAIN_I&brandCode=MERITAINOVER/machine-readable-transparency-in-coverage?reportingEntityType=TPA_19874&lock=true To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Dexcom. Only authorized staffing and recruiting agencies may use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes on specific requisitions. Dexcom does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to the Talent Acquisition team, Dexcom employees or any other company location. Dexcom is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications. Salary: $116,600.00 - $194,400.00

Responsibilities

Lead the design and execution of qualitative and mixed-methods research to address complex behavioral and clinical questions. Translate qualitative findings into actionable insights for various teams within Dexcom.