Lead Data Scientist (Medicare Sales Strategy)

What you'll do

• Set the Medicare sales data science and AI roadmap; identify and guide adoption of high-value AI use cases.
• Lead data scientists and analysts and oversee modeling pipelines, sales data governance, and model development and monitoring practices.
• Partner with sales leadership, Engineering, and IT to turn business needs into analytical programs, productionize models, and present recommendations to executives.

What they ask for

• At least 5 years in data science or advanced analytics, including at least 3 years in a lead, staff, or principal capacity and at least 1 year supporting Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or Part D sales or distribution.
• Track record leading and mentoring data scientists or analysts and driving AI or advanced analytics adoption.
• Expert-level SQL and advanced Python or R proficiency; deep experience with CMS data assets.
• Experience integrating CRM, broker/FMO data, and BI platforms; strong executive communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with MLOps; hands-on generative AI, LLM integration, or enterprise AI product development.
• Territory optimization, GIS analysis, or Medicare market sizing experience; Master's or PhD (or equivalent experience).

Pay

$130,295.00 - $260,590.00 USD base annual full-time salary or base hourly rate

Tools

SQL, Python, R, CMS, Salesforce, Power BI, Tableau, Looker

AI focus

Leads AI strategy and adoption for Medicare sales, including identifying use cases and guiding teams in AI-powered tools and workflows; establishes practices for generative AI and LLM applications.