Sr Manager, Data Science

CVS Health; Woonsocket (RI); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Bonus/short-term incentive

Job summary

CVS Health in Woonsocket, RI seeks a Sr. Manager Data Science to lead a team delivering data-driven insights for healthcare challenges. You will guide modeling, analytics, and visualization efforts across multiple projects, collaborating with clinicians, researchers, and IT to shape decision-making.

The role combines leadership with hands-on analytics in a hybrid arrangement, with eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in CS/DS/Statistics/Math/Analytics and two years of experience required.
• Experience analyzing large data sets from multiple data sources.
• Analytics experience within retail or healthcare industries.
• Machine learning, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling.
• Programming in R, Hadoop, or Python; R, Python, or SQL; SAS or SQL.
• Visualization tools including PowerBI or Tableau.
• Coding in Python, R, SAS, Julia, Gurobi, or CPLEX.
• Designing data models and solutions for analytical and reporting use cases.
• Machine Learning or NLP (Scikit-Learn, SpaCy, Pytorch, or Spark NLP).

Responsibilities

• Leads data science team to develop insights and investigate business problems.
• Directs data science projects, budgeting and timelines.
• Advises senior leadership on data-driven strategies and solutions.
• Collaborates with clinicians, researchers, and IT professionals on objectives and deliverables.
• Defines data science strategies and best practices to solve healthcare challenges.

Skills

Data analysis

ML & AI

Python/R/SQL

Big data tooling

Visualization (PowerBI/Tableau)

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in CS/DS/Statistics/Math/Analytics

Tools

R

Python

SAS

SQL

Hadoop

PowerBI

Tableau

Gurobi

CPLEX

SpaCy

Scikit-Learn

Spark NLP

Julia

Pytorch

Job description

We're building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Caremark LLC, a CVS Health Company, is hiring for the following role in Woonsocket, RI: Sr. Manager Data Science to: Leads data science team to develop insights from data in order to investigate complex business problems through a range of data preparation, modeling, analysis and/or visualization techniques, including predictive analysis, business intelligence, pattern recognition, operational effectiveness and/or economic forecasting. Duties include: Leads team to develop insights from data in order to investigate complex business problems through a range of data preparation, modeling, analysis and/or visualization techniques, including predictive analysis, business intelligence, pattern recognition, operational effectiveness and/or economic forecasting. Directs activities of data scientists, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management to drive excellence in data science projects and deliverables. Defines data science strategies, methodologies, and best practices to solve complex healthcare challenges and drive innovation. Counsels the team in data exploration, analysis, and modeling techniques to derive actionable insights and inform healthcare decision‑making processes. Directs activities of data science projects, including resource allocation, budget management, and timeline adherence, ensuring successful project execution. Analyzes organization to strategize and identify opportunities to leverage advanced analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in healthcare applications. Advises senior leadership and stakeholders on data‑driven strategies
and solutions, providing insights and recommendations based on data analysis. Collaborates with multiple departments, including clinicians, researchers, and Information Technology (IT) professionals, to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables. Manages team performance through regular, timely feedback as well as the formal performance review process to ensure delivery of exceptional services and engagement, motivation, and team development. Delivers a culture of learning and growth within the data science team, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development opportunities. Hybrid position: remote work permitted but must live within commuting distance of designated office location and remain available to report to office as needed and required. Multiple positions.

Requirements: Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, or a related field and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. Position requires two (2) years of experience in each of the following:

• Analyzing large data sets from multiple data sources;
• Analytics experience within the retail and/or healthcare industries;
• Machine learning, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling;
• Programming in R, Hadoop, or Python;
• R, Python, or SQL;
• SAS or SQL programming languages;
• Visualization tools, including PowerBI or Tableau;
• Coding in Python, R, SAS, Julia, Gurobi, or CPLEX;
• Designing data models and solutions for analytical and reporting use cases; and Machine Learning or NLP (Scikit-Learn, SpaCity, Pytorch, or Spark NLP).

Position requires at least one (1) year in each of the following:

• Team supervision, including assessing employees performance, providing feedback and training to improve work quality;
• Development of quality assurance standard to ensure compliance meets industry standards; and
• Provide analysis and proposals for improvements to existing methods, systems and procedures such as operations, communications & report management.

Pay Range: $140650.00/year to $260590.00/year.

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program.

In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities. The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company's 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees. The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well‑being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off ("PTO") or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

This job does not have an application deadline, as CVS Health accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.