Vizient, Inc · 7 hours ago
Lead Data Scientist
Irving, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$118K/yr - $206K/yr
7+ years expVizient, Inc is committed to creating an inclusive environment for its employees. In this role, you will develop automated analytics products and conduct sophisticated data analysis to address critical business and client questions, guiding a team of data scientists in implementing advanced data science solutions.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of advanced machine learning, generative AI, statistical modeling, and unsupervised learning approaches across structured and unstructured data
Build and deploy scalable, automated data science products and reusable analytic assets across multiple projects and domains
Analyze large-scale, high-dimensional datasets using Python, R, SQL, and distributed computing platforms to identify trends and actionable insights
Apply deep expertise across end-to-end data science workflows, including data discovery, feature engineering, validation, and insight publishing
Translate complex analytical outputs into clear dashboards, reports, and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences
Make key analytic and architectural design decisions, define project goals based on strategic business needs, and own final solution outcomes
Apply expert-level proficiency in programming languages and advanced analytics platforms, including cloud-based and distributed frameworks
Lead code development and reviews, establish best practices, and mentor data scientists in advanced modeling and responsible AI usage
Evaluate and adopt emerging tools, advanced frameworks, and generative AI technologies to continuously enhance analytical capabilities and workflows
Partner with engineering and platform teams to support production deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management of machine learning and generative AI models
Implement responsible AI and model governance practices, including documentation, explainability, bias assessment, and validation standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate advanced analytics and AI solutions into products, workflows, and business processes
Apply a solutions-oriented mindset to complex, multi-project initiatives and make autonomous decisions on data science deliverables aligned with enterprise objectives
Qualification
Required
7 or more years of relevant experience required
Proven ability to apply advanced modeling, forecasting, anomaly detection, and natural language processing required
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of data science methodologies, statistical modeling, machine learning, and generative AI techniques required
Strong understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques, including text classification, sentiment analysis, information extraction, and Large Language Model (LLM)-based approaches required
Expertise in programming languages such as Python, R, SAS, SQL, or similar tools required
Knowledge of responsible AI principles, including model explainability, bias detection, fairness assessment, and ethical use of data
Experience deploying, monitoring, and maintaining machine learning and generative AI models in production environments
Experience implementing model governance practices such as documentation standards, version control, validation protocols, and audit readiness
Experience working with cloud-based and distributed data platforms and modern analytics frameworks such as Databricks
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex concepts to non-technical audiences
Experience guiding or mentoring data scientists
Preferred
Relevant degree preferred. Advanced degree in applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, econometrics, or a related field is a plus
Benefits
Incentive eligible
Comprehensive benefits plan
Company
Vizient, Inc
Vizient, Inc., the nation’s largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company, provides solutions and services to more than two-thirds of the nation’s acute care providers and more than one-third of ambulatory providers.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2007-12-13IPO
Leadership Team
John A. Bardis
Founder & CEO
Oscar Pacheco
Vice President, KP Non-Medical Service Line
Recent News
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