Nathaniel D. Phillips, PhD

Data and Decision Scientist

I lead data and decision science teams that solve important problems from data (and have a blast doing it).

I've worked at (or for) these places

My colleagues say nice things about me

"Nathaniel brings technical expertise, reliability, and strategic communication that makes him an exceptional partner on complex real-world evidence projects."

Melyssa Minto

Melyssa Minto, PhD

Computational Biologist, Flatiron Health

Flatiron Health

"Nathaniel is thoughtful, rigorous, and receptive to different perspectives — I would absolutely recommend him as a strategic collaborator."

Dr. Jacob Kannarkat

Dr. Jacob Kannarkat

Physician, Yale University School of Medicine, Talkiatry

Talkiatry

"Nathaniel brings a rare combination of deep thinking, genuine work ethic, and a passion for helping teammates grow."

Veronica Pessino

Veronica Pessino, PhD

President, MBF Bioscience

Here are some numbers.

250M+

Patient records across EHR, claims, and survey data

500+

Students and professionals trained in data science and decision-making

10+

Organizations supported, from Big Pharma to early-stage startups

8+

Disease areas spanning oncology, neurology, and psychiatry

5+

Peer-reviewed publications in decision science, psychology, and health outcomes

5+

International conferences presented at, including INFORMS, Judgment and Decision Making, and rstudio::conf

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Fun fact: I wrote a free, open-source statistics textbook called YaRrr! The Pirate's Guide to R. It's been used by thousands of students worldwide. Yes, there are pirate jokes.

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