Director, Data Science and AI
The Judge Group Inc.

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Salary: $180,000.00 USD Annually - $220,000.00 USD Annually
Description: Perm job located 10 miles SE of downtown LA

Must be eligible to work in the US

Salary 180-220k

Summary:
The Director, Data Science and AI is responsible for leading the cutting-edge development and implementation of data-driven solutions that enhance the quality, efficiency, and value of healthcare . The Director oversees a team of data scientists, engineers, and analysts who leverage advanced analytics, machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and other AI techniques to create innovative applications and tools for clinical, operational, and research purposes.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Master's Degree in related field highly preferred OR relevant bachelor's degree plus 5 additional years of related experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in leading and managing data and analytics teams with at least 3 years managing data science and AI projects or teams in a research or healthcare setting
• Experience in mentoring and supervising data scientists, machine learning engineers, and product/data analysts
• Experience managing successful collaborations with faculty, CROs, administrators, clinical leaders, and other external organizations
• Demonstrated expertise in applying advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to real-world problems, such as predictive modeling, natural language processing, computer vision, or recommender systems at scale.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing the entire AI/ML lifecycle, from ideation, data acquisition and model training, to production deployment and monitoring, including developing scalable AI/ML CI/CD solutions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, such as clinicians, researchers, administrators, or faculty.

Accountabilities:
• Define and own the standard of excellence for data science, machine learning, and AI.
• Lead the data science and AI team to design, develop, and implement innovative solutions that leverage data and advanced analytics to improve health outcomes, quality of care, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate and establish partnerships with clinical, research, and administrative stakeholders to represent team capabilities/aspirations and identify high-impact use cases.
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of data and AI projects, including data acquisition, preprocessing, modeling, validation, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to data scientists, engineers, and product/data analysts on the best practices and standards of data and AI development and delivery.
• Operate within the data and AI governance framework to ensure ethical, legal, and responsible use of data and AI across the organization.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and adapting by evaluating and adopting new emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies that enhance the data and AI capabilities and performance of the team and the organization.

Contact: teb@judge.com

This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com

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