Director | Data Science

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Not specified

Machinify is a leader in AI-powered software for healthcare claims and payment operations, addressing over $200B in annual claims mispayments. Our AI platform enables rapid development and deployment of products that significantly improve claims processing speed and accuracy.

We are seeking a Director of Data Science to lead and manage our data science team. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to drive innovation in a fast-paced environment. You will report to the Chief Data Scientist and collaborate with other leaders to align engineering efforts with company strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and guidance to Senior and Staff Data Scientists.
• Collaborate with leadership to define key technical and business metrics and objectives.
• Translate objectives into internal team priorities and assignments.
• Drive sprints and prioritize initiatives with cross-functional stakeholders to improve customer metrics.
• Hire, mentor, and develop team members.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate technical concepts and strategies to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Own the success of models in production by monitoring KPIs and initiating improvement projects.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of data science experience.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role, including experience at a start-up.
• Proven track record of managing data teams and delivering complex products from concept to deployment.
• Strong knowledge of data privacy regulations and data security best practices.
• Exceptional team management abilities, with experience building and leading high-performing teams.
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
• Ability to drive change and inspire a distributed team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse groups.
• Optimistic approach to challenges, with a balanced and business-oriented perspective.
• Prioritize customer impact in all work.

What We Offer

• A flexible and trusting environment.
• Work from anywhere in the US.
• Supportive colleagues and leadership.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• 401(k) sponsorship.

Company Information

Machinify is committed to hiring talented and qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds. We believe that celebrating unique backgrounds, qualities, and cultures enriches the workplace.