HEAD OF DATA SCIENCE & MACHINE LEARNING

$22,880 - $52,000/Yr

Confidential - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

11-50 employees

About the position

The Head of Data Science and Machine Learning will lead the integration of advanced AI, machine learning, and epidemiological methods into the company's healthcare products. This role is crucial for developing the company's strategy in these areas, delivering innovative solutions, and ensuring scientific integrity and ethical AI use in healthcare. The successful candidate will also be responsible for recruiting and leading a team of experts, engaging with external partners, and driving the mission to improve patient outcomes through data-driven care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of AI and machine learning into healthcare products.
• Develop the company's strategy for data science and machine learning.
• Deliver innovative solutions that close evidence gaps and improve patient outcomes.
• Ensure the highest standards of scientific integrity and ethical use of AI.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a team of data science experts.
• Engage with external partners and customers as a spokesperson for technical innovations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in machine learning, data science, AI, or related fields.
• At least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Graduate degree in a relevant field.
• Strong coding skills and ability to coach a team in production-level code.
• Experience in a startup environment with a track record of impactful innovation.
• Commitment to intellectual honesty and curiosity.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a clinical workflow.
• Relationships with life sciences or academic collaborators.
• Contributions to open-source software.