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Ochsner Health · 3 days ago

Principal Data Scientist- Benson- New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Ochsner Health is a committed healthcare provider that has been serving the community since 1942. They are seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead the AI Center of Excellence, focusing on the development and deployment of AI models to enhance clinical decision-making and operational intelligence.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

Applied data scienceMachine learningPythonSQLML frameworksCloud-native developmentMLOpsHealthcare experienceSystems-thinkingIntellectual humilityCommunicationCollaborative mindsetTechnical thought leadership

Required

Master's Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or related field

8 years Applied data science or machine learning, including healthcare experience or similar regulated domain

Deep fluency in Python, SQL, ML frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, etc.) and cloud-native development

Experience with MLOps and model lifecycle tools (e.g., MLflow, Databricks, SageMaker, etc.)

Demonstrated success developing and deploying production-grade models in complex environments

Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with clinicians, executives, and technical teams

Systems-thinking approach with passion for improving healthcare through AI innovation

Ability to operate as both a builder and strategist - deep in code but also shaping direction

Comfort with ambiguity, a collaborative mindset, and intellectual humility

Strong publication record and/or engagement in technical thought leadership

Preferred

Doctorate Degree Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or related field

Familiarity with Epic, healthcare data and models (e.g., OMOP, HL7 FHIR), and clinical workflows strongly preferred

Company

Ochsner Health

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Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Louisiana, Mississippi and across the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers.

Founded in 1942

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.ochsner.org/

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