The Public Interest Company · 2 weeks ago
Vice President, AI & Predictive Science
New York City
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe Public Interest Company is a comprehensive solution for identifying and recovering third party liability for health plans and self-funded employers. They are seeking a Vice President of AI & Predictive Science to lead AI/ML initiatives, transforming data into actionable products that enhance the company's ability to recover healthcare claims.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesHealth Care
Responsibilities
Productize AI/ML capabilities: Develop and deploy models that directly contribute to identifying and recovering healthcare claims, with measurable business impact
Model development and innovation: Build, improve, and oversee implementation of a diverse suite of models, including classification, pattern mining, and rules-based approaches, to optimize workflows
Lead data flywheel strategy: Architect and scale systems that leverage feedback loops from claims, recovery outcomes, and enrichment data to continuously improve accuracy and efficiency
Translate research into products: Bridge the gap between technical R&D and commercial application, ensuring all AI/ML outputs can be operationalized and monetized
Team leadership and growth: Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing AI/ML team focused on scalable development, rapid iteration, and measurable outcomes
Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with engineering, legal, and operations to integrate models into production environments and align with company goals
Stay ahead of the curve: Monitor AI, ML, and healthcare data trends to inform roadmap priorities and maintain competitive differentiation
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in AI/ML leadership roles, including 3+ years at a high-growth or data-driven company
Deep expertise in multiple AI/ML paradigms, including classification, rule-based systems, association/pattern mining, NLP, and predictive modeling
Proven record of developing and commercializing machine learning models into actionable, scalable, and commercializable products
Proficiency with large-scale data environments (1M+ rows) and modern ML/AI toolsets (e.g., Python, Databricks)
Experience leading high-performing technical teams and building from the ground up – including being a team player (no job is too small for you to do or oversee)
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical ideas into business terms across teams
Preferred
Previous startup experience strongly preferred
Healthcare claims, payment integrity, or legal tech experience strongly preferred but not required
Company
The Public Interest Company
The Public Interest Company is a healthcare firm specializing in AI-driven payment integrity and third-party liability recovery.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Craig Bolz
Co-Founder & COO
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