Medicare Sales Data Science Lead: Strategy & Growth

CVS Health; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 118,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to own the analytical strategy and data science roadmap for our Medicare sales organization. You will set technical direction, lead a team of data scientists and analysts, and partner with Sales leadership on data-driven growth across Medicare Advantage and Part D markets.

You will translate business questions into structured programs, oversee end-to-end modeling pipelines, govern the data ecosystem, and present findings to VP/C-suite.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data science or advanced analytics with 3+ years in a lead or principal capacity including Medicare sales or distribution.
• Proven track record leading and mentoring a team of data scientists or analysts.
• Expert-level SQL; Python or R for modeling, automation, and pipeline development.
• Deep experience with CMS data assets (enrollment files, landscape files, MCMG-regulated data).
• Experience integrating CRM (Salesforce or similar) and BI platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
• Strong communication skills—able to translate complex models into executive-level narratives.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the data science strategy supporting Medicare sales, distribution, and enrollment growth.
• Lead a team of data scientists and analysts—setting priorities, reviewing work, and developing talent.
• Architect and oversee end-to-end modeling pipelines: lead scoring, enrollment forecasting, agent performance, and retention risk.
• Own the sales data ecosystem—governance, quality standards, and integration across CRM, CMS, and internal platforms.
• Translate ambiguous business questions from Sales, Marketing, and Finance leadership into structured analytical programs.
• Present findings and recommendations directly to VP/C-suite stakeholders; influence strategic decisions with data.
• Partner with Engineering and IT to productionize models and embed insights into sales workflows and tools.
• Represent the data science function in cross-functional planning, budgeting, and roadmap discussions.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master's or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

SQL

Python / R

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

CRM tools (Salesforce, etc.)

Job description

CVS Health is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to own the analytical strategy and data science roadmap for our Medicare sales organization. You will set technical direction, lead a team of data scientists and analysts, and partner with Sales leadership on data-driven growth across Medicare Advantage and Part D markets.

You will translate business questions into structured programs, oversee end-to-end modeling pipelines, govern the data ecosystem, and present findings to VP/C-suite.