VP & Chief Data Scientist — Scale a Centralized DS Team

Wyatt Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare firm in Chicago is seeking a Chief Data Scientist to spearhead a Centralised Data Science team. The successful candidate will be pivotal in shaping the team’s strategy, driving growth, and leveraging analytical insights across various business contexts. Ideal candidates should possess a Master’s or PhD, extensive experience, and proficiency in Python and machine learning techniques.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience driving data science solutions.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience managing a team.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and execution of the Centralised Data Science team.
• Deliver significant headcount growth in the first 12 months.
• Communicate analytical insights to senior business stakeholders.

Skills

Team Management

Analytical Insights

Leadership

Python

Machine Learning

Education

Master’s or PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

SVN

Team Foundation

Job description

A leading healthcare firm in Chicago is seeking a Chief Data Scientist to spearhead a Centralised Data Science team. The successful candidate will be pivotal in shaping the team’s strategy, driving growth, and leveraging analytical insights across various business contexts. Ideal candidates should possess a Master’s or PhD, extensive experience, and proficiency in Python and machine learning techniques.