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Data Science Manager (Healthcare / ML) - Remote (US)
*Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder
We are seeking an experienced Data Science Manager to lead a high-impact team focused on developing and deploying machine learning solutions within a large-scale healthcare technology environment.
This role combines technical leadership, hands-on data science expertise, and strategic collaboration to drive innovation across analytics and AI initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a player-coach, capable of leading a team while remaining engaged in solution design and development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of data scientists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
- Oversee the full data science lifecycle, including problem definition, data exploration, model development, validation, and production deployment
- Design and guide the development of machine learning and statistical models that drive business value
- Translate complex business requirements into scalable, data-driven solutions
- Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and business stakeholders to align on priorities and deliver impactful outcomes
- Establish and promote best practices in data science, machine learning, and model lifecycle management
- Communicate technical concepts and insights effectively to non-technical audiences
- Contribute to strategic planning and roadmap development for data and AI initiatives
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8 years of experience in data science, analytics, or machine learning development
- 5 years of experience managing or leading data science or analytics teams
- Strong hands-on experience building and deploying production-grade machine learning models
- Experience working within Agile or modern software development environments
- Deep understanding of machine learning methodologies, statistical modeling, and data architecture
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders
- Experience working with healthcare data or healthcare technology platforms
- Experience building or scaling a data science or AI team
- Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a related field
- Experience driving AI/ML initiatives that support decision-making or recommendation systems
- This is a remote position (US-based candidates only)
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