Lead Director, Data Science – Healthcare Analytics Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Lead Director, Data Science – Healthcare Analytics CVS Health – 3.2 Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Full-time $144,200 – $288,400 a year 2 days ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Health insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Family leave 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Qualifications Computer science Data mining Management 5 years Google Cloud Platform Master’s degree SQL Math Bachelor’s degree Machine learning Patient care Natural language processing Regression analysis Data science Senior level AI Leadership Communication skills Python Analytics Full Job Description At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Position Summary A Brief Overview CVS Health is looking for an experienced analytics leader to grow and direct a diverse and talented Data Science team. A&BC is an organization working to solve some of the most challenging problems at the intersection of technology and healthcare. A&BC leverages advanced analytics, machine learning, modeling, and a hypothesis-driven approach to quickly transform data into actionable, customer-centric insights to drive growth, improve health outcomes and access to health care across all of our businesses in CVS Health. What you will do Lead a team of analytic professionals in driving business value through data science solutions Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization, including executives, clinicians, technology professionals, and business analysts, to understand business strategy and provide data-driven solutions Provide thought leadership and guidance in the development of analytic solutions and business insights for stakeholders Define data science initiatives by utilizing data mining, data modeling, large language models, and machine learning techniques to extract data from multiple sources and deliver predictive models that inform solutions Design and develop data solutions that meet client requirements and organizational quality standards by leveraging industry-leading tools, technologies, and best practices to profile and translate data Apply data science expertise and machine learning knowledge to improve patient care capabilities, optimize healthcare operations, and drive evidence-based decision-making Develop and implement analytical frameworks, key metrics, and performance dashboards to monitor, measure, and evaluate healthcare quality, efficiency, and performance Deliver presentations and consultative services to existing and prospective constituents on data analytics results and solutions Communicate with leaders to introduce and operationalize incremental KPIs that contribute to the company’s overall revenue and profitability targets Help establish and implement programs that ensure departmental adherence to all applicable data governance policies and procedures by educating team members on data science best practices Continually evolve and ensure delivery against an analytics roadmap aligned with business partners Required Qualifications 10 + years total business experience 7+ years’ experience with statistical concepts and advanced analytic techniques, such machine learning models (e.g., linear regression, tree-based non-linear, time series, random forests, natural language processing (NLP)), generative AI (Gen AI), clustering and segmentation, customer lifetime value, A/B testing, etc. to extract insights from text data 5+ years of business experience leading Healthcare analytic projects and initiatives from concept to delivery, coordinating across diverse stakeholder groups with track record of business impact 5+ years’ experience handling multiple, complex projects in a deadline-driven environment, anticipating and preventing roadblocks throughout a project lifecycle and driving resolution/mitigation 5+ years of people management experience, leading highly effective and engaged teams 5+ years’ experience with analytic and modeling tools and software, such as Python and SQL Preferred Qualifications Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex ideas to various audiences Experience with Medical Economics and Trend Analytics Highly self-motivated and attentive to detail Proficiency with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) tools, including BigQuery, Vertex AI, DataProc, and Cloud Composer Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Economics, Physics, Engineering, or a related discipline. Master’s degree preferred. Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $144,200.00 – $288,400.00 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. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong. Great benefits for great people We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include: Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan . No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching. Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility. For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 05/31/2025 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.