Vizient, Inc · 12 hours ago
AVP, Machine Learning & Modeling
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$156K/yr - $290K/yrVizient, Inc is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for its employees while providing opportunities for growth and development. In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of advanced analytics and machine learning solutions to support data-informed decision-making across the enterprise, overseeing teams of data scientists and ML engineers.
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction for the organization’s machine learning and modeling initiatives
Develop and execute a roadmap for data-driven innovation aligned with corporate goals and emerging technologies in AI, predictive analytics, and optimization
Oversee the design, development, and validation of statistical, econometric, and machine learning models that support forecasting, risk assessment, operational efficiency, and client performance improvement
Ensure model accuracy, interpretability, and ethical use of data
Establish and maintain robust model governance frameworks, including documentation, version control, validation, and ongoing performance monitoring
Partner with risk management and compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory and ethical standards
Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, ML engineers, and quantitative analysts
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and collaboration while ensuring alignment with business priorities and project timelines
Collaborate with business leaders, IT, and analytics stakeholders to identify opportunities for data science applications that drive measurable business outcomes
Translate complex analytical results into actionable insights for executive decision-making
Stay at the forefront of emerging AI and machine learning technologies
Evaluate and integrate new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance model performance and scalability
Promote experimentation and best practices in applied data science
Qualification
Required
Bachelors or Masters or Doctorate degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or a related quantitative field preferred
Expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and statistical modeling techniques (e.g., regression, time series, NLP, ensemble methods, neural networks)
Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and with cloud-based AI/ML platforms (AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, Databricks, etc.)
Knowledge of ML Ops, model governance, and lifecycle management best practices
Demonstrated ability to translate business problems into analytical frameworks and deliver measurable outcomes
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex findings to non-technical audiences
Proven experience building and leading high-performing data science teams in a large, matrixed organization
Familiarity with healthcare, financial, or operational analytics
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.
Founded in 1977
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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