Manager, Data Science

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.

We are seeking an experienced Data Science Manager to lead our PDM Data Science team, reporting to the Senior Director of Data Science. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and strategic thinking to drive innovation in our healthcare technology solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of data scientists, building a high-performing collaborative team culture, and directly overseeing the development and deployment of the teams technical solutions.

The Data Science Manager will drive the end-to-end data science development lifecycle, overseeing design, prototyping, development, and end deployment of ML solutions. They will ensure implementation of best practices in statistical modeling and ML, guide architectural decisions, and evaluate emerging technologies. As the primary liaison between data science and other business units, they will translate business requirements into functional specifications, partner with product management to define product roadmap, collaborate with engineering teams, and effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

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

Location: Remote, US

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
• Direct experience in the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies, and with proven track record of being able to develop production software.
• 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 Data Science and machine learning development methodologies, application design, and information architecture

To differentiate yourself, you:

• 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:

• 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 process with research and data
• Advocating, evangelizing, and implementing modern Data Science and engineering practices

Availity culture and benefits:

• Availity is a certified “Great Place to Work”, a “Best Workplaces for Technology Companies”, a “Best Workplaces for Women” and a “Best Workplaces for Millennials”!
• Culture is important to us and there are many ways for you to make your mark here!
• We have several Diversity & Inclusion teams and various ways to engage with fellow Availity associates. “AvaiLadies”, “Beyond Black”, “HOLA”, “Availity Pride”, “VetAvaility” a Young Professionals Group and “She Can Code IT” a group for women in tech are some of the groups you can get involved in.
• Availity is a culture of continuous learning. We have many resources and experts in our tech stack and in our industry that can help get you there too!
• We offer a competitive salary, bonus structure, generous HSA company contribution, healthcare, vision, dental benefits and a 401k match program that you can take advantage of on day one!
• We offer unlimited PTO for salaried associates + 9 paid holidays. Hourly associates start at 19 days of PTO and go up from there with all the same holiday benefits.
• Interested in wellness? We allow our associates to reimburse up to $250/year for gym memberships, participation in racing events, weight management programs, etc.
• Interested in furthering your education? We offer education reimbursement!
• Availity offers Paid Parental Leave for both moms and dads, both birth parents and adoptive parents.
• Want to work for an organization that gives back to the community? You’re at the right place! Availity partners with various organizations, both locally and nationally, to raise awareness, funds and morale as our staff members volunteer their time and funds to engage the organizations campaign.

Next steps:

After you apply, you will receive text/email messages thanking you for applying and then you will continue to receive more text/email messages alerting you as to where you are in the recruitment process.

Interview process:

• Recruiter resume review
• Recruiter video interview
• Manager resume review
• Manager video interview
• Panel video interview
• Senior leadership video interview

Video Camera Usage:

Availity fosters a collaborative and open culture where communication and engagement are central to our success. As a remote first company, we are also camera-first and provide all associates with camera/video capability to simulate the office environment. If you are not able to use your camera for all virtual meetings, you should not apply for this role.

Having cameras on helps create a more connected, interactive, and productive environment, allowing teams to communicate more effectively and build stronger working relationships. The usage of cameras also enhances security and protects sensitive company information. Video participation is required to ensure that only authorized personnel are present in meetings and to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, preventing social engineering, or the sharing of confidential information with non-participants.

Disclaimers:

Availity is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions in employment matters without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Availity is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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