Lead Data Scientist

Vizient; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 117,600 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits plan

Incentive eligibility

Job summary

A health services company is seeking a Data Science Lead to guide the development of advanced analytics products. This role involves designing machine learning solutions, conducting data analysis, and translating complex results into actionable insights. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience, strong programming skills in Python and R, and knowledge in Natural Language Processing. The position offers a salary range of $117,600 to $206,000, along with comprehensive benefits and is incentive eligible.

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience deploying machine learning models in production environments.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of advanced machine learning approaches.
• Analyze large data sets using programming languages.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate advanced analytics into workflows.

Skills

Advanced modeling

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Programming in Python

Statistical modeling

Machine learning techniques

Education

Advanced degree in applied mathematics or related field

Tools

SQL

R

SAS

Databricks

Job description

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary

In this role, you will develop automated analytics products and conduct sophisticated data analysis to address critical business and client questions. You will design, implement, and deploy advanced data science solutions across multiple domains, translating complex findings into actionable insights that improve clinical, operational, and economic outcomes. You will guide data scientists, lead the design of predictive, machine learning, and generative AI approaches, and ensure high-quality, scalable analytic solutions that support organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of advanced machine learning, generative AI, statistical modeling, and unsupervised learning approaches across structured and unstructured data.
• Build and deploy scalable, automated data science products and reusable analytic assets across multiple projects and domains.
• Analyze large‑scale, high‑dimensional datasets using Python, R, SQL, and distributed computing platforms to identify trends and actionable insights.
• Apply deep expertise across end‑to‑end data science workflows, including data discovery, feature engineering, validation, and insight publishing.
• Translate complex analytical outputs into clear dashboards, reports, and presentations for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Make key analytic and architectural design decisions, define project goals based on strategic business needs, and own final solution outcomes.
• Apply expert‑level proficiency in programming languages and advanced analytics platforms, including cloud‑based and distributed frameworks.
• Lead code development and reviews, establish best practices, and mentor data scientists in advanced modeling and responsible AI usage.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging tools, advanced frameworks, and generative AI technologies to continuously enhance analytical capabilities and workflows.
• Partner with engineering and platform teams to support production deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management of machine learning and generative AI models.
• Implement responsible AI and model governance practices, including documentation, explainability, bias assessment, and validation standards.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate advanced analytics and AI solutions into products, workflows, and business processes.
• Apply a solutions‑oriented mindset to complex, multi‑project initiatives and make autonomous decisions on data science deliverables aligned with enterprise objectives.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred. Advanced degree in applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, econometrics, or a related field is a plus.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Proven ability to apply advanced modeling, forecasting, anomaly detection, and natural language processing required.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of data science methodologies, statistical modeling, machine learning, and generative AI techniques required.
• Strong understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques, including text classification, sentiment analysis, information extraction, and Large Language Model (LLM)-based approaches required.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python, R, SAS, SQL, or similar tools required.
• Knowledge of responsible AI principles, including model explainability, bias detection, fairness assessment, and ethical use of data.
• Experience deploying, monitoring, and maintaining machine learning and generative AI models in production environments.
• Experience implementing model governance practices such as documentation standards, version control, validation protocols, and audit readiness.
• Experience working with cloud‑based and distributed data platforms and modern analytics frameworks such as Databricks.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Experience guiding or mentoring data scientists.

Estimated Hiring Range

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $117,600.00 to $206,000.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.