Lead Decision Scientist – Specialty Provider Analytics

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

• Lead development of advanced analytics to enhance CVS Specialty customer service to providers to drive customer loyalty and business growth
• Leverage technology depth to engage with key leaders across the enterprise to identify new applications of artificial intelligence in CVS Specialty pharmacy
• Collaborate with business partners to understand their problems and goals, develop predictive modeling, statistical analyses, data reports and performance metrics
• Use strong knowledge in algorithms and predictive models to investigate problems, detect patterns and recommend solutions
• Use strong programming skills to explore, examine and interpret large volumes of data in various forms

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of analytic experience independently driving analysis and initiatives with track record of business impact
• 5+ years of data science experience, preferred in consulting experience
• 5+ years of experience with advanced machine learning techniques, such as generalized linear models, tree-based models, clustering, natural language processing, and deep learning
• Familiarity with GenAI trends and technologies including major LLM provider APIs (OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic, etc.) as well as archetypal GenAI solutions (RAG, co-pilots, document summarization, etc.) 
• Prior experience using and managing projects leveraging Cloud technologies (Azure, GCP, AWS, Databricks)
• Expert level programming skills in Python, SQL
• Ability to engage with senior business stakeholders, execute level communication and influencing skills
• Highly motivated individual willing to upskill with an ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment both individually and with a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong ability to communicate technical concepts and implications to business partners
• Anticipates and prevents problems and roadblocks before they occur
• Strong knowledge of advanced analytics tools and languages to analyze large data sets from multiple data sources
• Demonstrates proficiency in most areas of mathematical analysis methods, machine learning, statistical analyses, and predictive modeling and in-depth specialization in some areas
• Robust data management and reporting skills, understanding of deploying machine learning models in real time production environments including cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP), Spark-based systems, etc.

• Highest level of attention to detail when working within legal and compliance regulations, primarily around HIPAA, patient safety work product, and attorney/client privilege while working with sensitive, confidential, and protected data.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Economics, Physics, Engineering, or related discipline.

Master’s degree or PhD preferred

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$130,295.00 - $260,590.00

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