Lead Data Scientist

Job Title: Lead Data Scientist

Location: Remote

Start Date: ASAP

The Lead Data Scientist will serve as a senior technical contributor within the healthcare analytics team. This role will design, develop, and implement advanced machine learning models while supporting Generative AI initiatives. The individual will mentor junior data scientists and partner closely with stakeholders to drive high-impact, data-driven decisions. This position is ideal for a seasoned Data Scientist with strong healthcare experience and exposure to LLM and Gen AI technologies.

• Develop and deploy advanced machine learning models
• Apply statistical modeling and hypothesis testing methodologies
• Support RAG systems and LLM-based initiatives
• Collaborate with clinical and analytics stakeholders
• Mentor junior data scientists
• Contribute to best practices in model governance and documentation
• Drive innovation in AI and advanced analytics within healthcare

• 8–10 years of Data Science experience
• 4+ years of Python experience
• 4+ years of SQL experience
• Strong background in machine learning and statistical modeling
• Generative AI exposure required (project-level experience acceptable)
• Healthcare background required
• EPIC experience preferred
• Cogito certification preferred
• Strong analytical and leadership skills

• Senior presence with mentorship mindset
• Comfortable operating independently
• Strong communicator across business and technical audiences
• Collaborative team player
• Growth-oriented and adaptable
• Able to navigate a team’s first contract-to-hire lead-level hire successfully

Medasource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Medasource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.