Data Science Lead (Remote)

Availity delivers revenue cycle and related business solutions for health care professionals who want to build healthy, thriving organizations. Availity has the powerful tools, actionable insights and expansive network reach that medical businesses need to get an edge in an industry constantly redefined by change.

At Availity, we're not just another Healthcare Technology company; we're pioneers reshaping the future of healthcare! With our headquarters in vibrant Jacksonville, FL, and an exciting office in Bangalore, India, along with an exceptional remote workforce across the United States, we're a global team united by a powerful mission.

We're on a mission to bring the focus back to what truly matters – patient care. As the leading healthcare engagement platform, we're the heartbeat of an industry that impacts millions. With over 2 million providers connected to health plans, and processing over 13 billion transactions annually, our influence is continually expanding.

Join our energetic, dynamic, and forward-thinking team where your ideas are celebrated, innovation is encouraged, and every contribution counts. We're transforming the healthcare landscape, solving communication challenges, and creating connections that empower the nation's premier healthcare ecosystem.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Data Science the Lead Data Scientist will be expected to provide leadership for Data Science application development including new product enablement and application enhancement. The Lead Data Scientist will be responsible for supporting one of Availity’s core products and leading all aspects of the Data Science development life cycle for that product. This includes design, prototyping, development, deployment, and continuous improvement of advanced statistical and machine learning solutions.

This individual will also be responsible for the development and translation of business requirements into functional specifications for internal and external clients.  They anticipate and analyze new trends in technology, assess the impact of emerging technologies on the business, provide solutions to address technology and business issues, and manage financial and technology resources of the company while ensuring the development of high-quality technology solutions. The Lead Data Scientist will be the primary liaison between the data science development team and all other business groups including engineering, information management, product management, product services, and senior management and will be called upon to serve in multiple roles in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial corporate environment.

The role’s responsibilities to include hiring, goal setting, appraisal, development, and day-to-day coaching. The role will also be required to carry out other duties, projects, or activities as specified by their management.

Sponsorship, in any form, is not available for this position.

Location: Remote, US

Why you want to work on this team:

• Because of Availity's unique position in the market you will have access to the data and workflow you need making innovation and integrations seamless

Role qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field of study
• 8 years of experience in analytic application development which includes people and financial management responsibilities
• 5 years of experience in managing analytics teams and building relationships with people at a variety of organizational levels
• 3 years of hands-on experience in developing analytics solutions, preferably in areas of healthcare Data Science
• Excellent communication and presentation skills- ability to lead a team and present a compelling business case
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies
• Understanding of Data Science and machine learning development methodologies, application design, and information architecture

You will set yourself apart:

• Master’s degree
• Knowledge in healthcare business and data
• Experience building out and managing a new Data Science and/or AI team

What you will be doing:

• Helping build out the Data Science team at Availity
• Directly impacting how Availity implements Data Science standards and practices
• Pioneering Availity’s Data Science and AI focused teams with a focus on driving automation and helping users understand their next best action
• Managing diverse requirements, negotiate, and effectively articulate rationale and vision behind technical decisions that support the business
• Partnering closely with Product, Engineering and Design leadership to drive impact throughout the product development pr