Principal Data Scientist - Generative AI, Machine Learning, Python, R - Remote

$141,277 - $275,491/Yr

Molina Healthcare

Full-time - Senior

Remote

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The position is responsible for overseeing data science projects, managing and mentoring a team, and aligning data initiatives with business goals. The role involves leading the development and implementation of data models, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring ethical data use while communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. The candidate will also lead initiatives on model governance and model ops, focusing on generative AI healthcare solutions to enhance healthcare operations and member experience.

Responsibilities

• Research and Development: Stay current with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning and apply these insights to improve existing models and develop new methodologies.
• AI Model Deployment, Monitoring & Model Governance: Deploy AI models into production environments, monitor their performance, and adjust as necessary to maintain accuracy and effectiveness and meet all governance and regulatory requirements.
• Innovation Projects: Lead pilot projects to test and implement new AI technologies within the organization.
• Data Analysis and Interpretation: Extract meaningful insights from complex datasets, identify patterns, and interpret data to inform strategic decision-making.
• Machine Learning Model Development: Design, develop, and train machine learning models using a variety of algorithms and techniques, including supervised and unsupervised learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning.
• Agentic Workflows Implementation: Develop and implement agentic workflows that utilize AI agents for autonomous task execution, enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities.
• RAG Pattern Utilization: Employ retrieval-augmented generation patterns to improve the performance of language models, ensuring they can access and utilize external knowledge effectively to enhance their outputs.
• Model Fine-Tuning: Fine-tune pre-trained models to adapt them to specific tasks or datasets, ensuring optimal performance and relevance in various applications.
• Data Cleaning and Preprocessing: Prepare data for analysis by performing data cleaning, handling missing values, and removing outliers to ensure high-quality inputs for modeling.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, product managers, and business analysts, to integrate AI solutions into existing systems and processes.
• Documentation and Reporting: Create comprehensive documentation of models, methodologies, and results; communicate findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentors, coaches, and provides guidance to newer data scientists.
• Partner closely with business and other technology teams to build ML models which helps in improving Star ratings, reduce care gap and other business objectives.
• Present complex analytical information to all level of audiences in a clear and concise manner.
• Collaborate with analytics team, assigning and managing delivery of analytical projects as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as business requirements change, looking out for data solutions and technology enabled solution opportunities and make referrals to the appropriate team members in building out payment integrity solutions.
• Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• 10+ years' work experience as a data scientist preferably in healthcare environment but candidates with suitable experience in other industries will be considered.
• Knowledge of big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Familiar with relational database concepts, and SDLC concepts.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python and R, and experience with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow, Keras, or PyTorch.
• Excellent understanding of statistical methods and machine learning algorithms, including k-NN, Naive Bayes, SVM, and neural networks.
• Familiarity with designing and implementing agentic workflows that leverage AI agents for autonomous operations.
• Knowledge of retrieval-augmented generation techniques and their application in enhancing AI model outputs.
• Proven experience in fine-tuning models for specific tasks, ensuring they meet the required performance metrics.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to present complex data insights effectively.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, data warehousing, and ETL processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on developing innovative solutions to complex challenges.

Nice-to-haves

• PHD or additional experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Azure AI Studio etc.) for working with AI workflows and deploying models.
• Familiarity with natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and compensation package.