Data Science Lead (Remote)

AVAILITY; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering healthcare technology company transforming the industry! As a Lead Data Scientist, you will lead innovative projects that empower healthcare providers. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of data science in healthcare, driving automation and enhancing patient care. Collaborate with a dynamic team and leverage cutting-edge tools to create impactful solutions. Enjoy a culture that values diversity, continuous learning, and work-life balance, with competitive benefits and unlimited PTO. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Healthcare benefits

401k match program

Education reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness reimbursement

Qualifications

• 8+ years in analytic application development with management responsibilities.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in healthcare Data Science solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Science application development and enhance core products.
• Manage hiring, goal setting, and coaching of the Data Science team.

Skills

Analytic application development

Data Science

Machine learning

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree

Tools

Data Science tools

Statistical software

Job description

Availity delivers revenue cycle and related business solutions for health care professionals who want to build healthy, thriving organizations. Availity has the powerful tools, actionable insights and expansive network reach that medical businesses need to get an edge in an industry constantly redefined by change.

At Availity, we're not just another Healthcare Technology company; we're pioneers reshaping the future of healthcare! With our headquarters in vibrant Jacksonville, FL, and an exciting office in Bangalore, India, along with an exceptional remote workforce across the United States, we're a global team united by a powerful mission.

We're on a mission to bring the focus back to what truly matters – patient care. As the leading healthcare engagement platform, we're the heartbeat of an industry that impacts millions. With over 2 million providers connected to health plans, and processing over 13 billion transactions annually, our influence is continually expanding.

Join our energetic, dynamic, and forward-thinking team where your ideas are celebrated, innovation is encouraged, and every contribution counts. We're transforming the healthcare landscape, solving communication challenges, and creating connections that empower the nation's premier healthcare ecosystem.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Data Science, the Lead Data Scientist will be expected to provide leadership for Data Science application development including new product enablement and application enhancement. The Lead Data Scientist will be responsible for supporting one of Availity’s core products and leading all aspects of the Data Science development life cycle for that product. This includes design, prototyping, development, deployment, and continuous improvement of advanced statistical and machine learning solutions.

This individual will also be responsible for the development and translation of business requirements into functional specifications for internal and external clients. They anticipate and analyze new trends in technology, assess the impact of emerging technologies on the business, provide solutions to address technology and business issues, and manage financial and technology resources of the company while ensuring the development of high-quality technology solutions. The Lead Data Scientist will be the primary liaison between the data science development team and all other business groups including engineering, information management, product management, product services, and senior management and will be called upon to serve in multiple roles in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial corporate environment.

The role’s responsibilities include hiring, goal setting, appraisal, development, and day-to-day coaching. The role will also be required to carry out other duties, projects, or activities as specified by their management.

Sponsorship, in any form, is not available for this position.

Location: Remote, US

Why you want to work on this team:

• Because of Availity's unique position in the market you will have access to the data and workflow you need making innovation and integrations seamless.

Role qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field of study.
• 8 years of experience in analytic application development which includes people and financial management responsibilities.
• 5 years of experience in managing analytics teams and building relationships with people at a variety of organizational levels.
• 3 years of hands-on experience in developing analytics solutions, preferably in areas of healthcare Data Science.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills- ability to lead a team and present a compelling business case.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
• Understanding of Data Science and machine learning development methodologies, application design, and information architecture.

You will set yourself apart:

• Master’s degree.
• Knowledge in healthcare business and data.
• Experience building out and managing a new Data Science and/or AI team.

What you will be doing:

• Helping build out the Data Science team at Availity.
• Directly impacting how Availity implements Data Science standards and practices.
• Pioneering Availity’s Data Science and AI focused teams with a focus on driving automation and helping users understand their next best action.
• Managing diverse requirements, negotiate, and effectively articulate rationale and vision behind technical decisions that support the business.
• Partnering closely with Product, Engineering and Design leadership to drive impact throughout the product development process with research and data.
• Advocating, evangelizing, and implementing modern Data Science and engineering practices.
• Traveling to meet with internal and external stakeholders on a monthly cadence.

Availity culture and benefits:

• Availity is a certified “Great Place to Work”, a “Best Workplaces for Technology Companies”, a “Best Workplaces for Women” and a “Best Workplaces for Millennials”!
• Culture is important to us and there are many ways for you to make your mark here!
• We have several Diversity & Inclusion teams and various ways to engage with fellow Availity associates.
• Availity is a culture of continuous learning. We have many resources and experts in our tech stack and in our industry that can help get you there too!
• We offer a competitive salary, bonus structure, generous HSA company contribution, healthcare, vision, dental benefits and a 401k match program that you can take advantage of on day one!
• We offer unlimited PTO for salaried associates + 9 paid holidays. Hourly associates start at 19 days of PTO and go up from there with all the same holiday benefits.
• Interested in wellness? We allow our associates to reimburse up to $250/year for gym memberships, participation in racing events, weight management programs, etc.
• Interested in furthering your education? We offer education reimbursement!
• Availity offers Paid Parental Leave for both moms and dads, both birth parents and adoptive parents.
• Want to work for an organization that gives back to the community? You’re at the right place!

Next steps:

After you apply, you will receive text/email messages thanking you for applying and then you will continue to receive more text/email messages alerting you as to where you are in the recruitment process.

Interview process:

• Recruiter resume review.
• Manager resume review.
• Recruiter video interview.
• Manager video interview.
• Panel video interview.
• Senior leadership video interview.

Availity is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions in employment matters without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Availity is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.