Lead Data Scientist

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Job Description   Please note that our primary/preferred location for hiring is in Raleigh, NC, but we are open to hiring remotely across the United States for our Data Sciences roles   
** About our Team
** Lexis Nexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,300 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.
** About the Role
** The Senior Data Scientist III contributes to new product development by proposing data-driven solutions for complex customer challenges. They use advanced analytical techniques and become subject matter experts. Additionally, they collaborate with other data scientists and engineers to design cutting-edge AI solutions. The role also involves leading AI and machine learning model development, analyzing extensive datasets, and guiding junior team members.
** Responsibilities
* ** Working closely with other data scientists and engineers to design, develop, and deploy AI solutions.
* Leading the development of advanced AI and machine learning models to solve complex business problems
* Analyzing large datasets to identify patterns and trends that can inform AI development.
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure AI solutions are aligned with business goals and customer needs.
* Leading the automation and lifecycle management of sophisticated data systems.
* Mentoring junior data scientists and provide guidance on AI and machine learning best practices.
* Designing APIs for disseminating data science outputs to various business units.
* Overseeing the scaling of production systems to meet growing demands.
** Requirements
* ** Possess an advanced or Master's education in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
* Have experience working directly with large language models and transformer-based architectures including BERT, RoBERTa, T5 etc.
* Be proficient in working with big data technologies and tools like Hadoop, Spark, or AWS.
* Have experience and knowledge of applying LLMs including ChatGPT, GPT 3.5, Claude, Mistral, etc.
* Be a natural problem solver, able to lead and mentor junior data scientists, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
* Demonstrate proficient experience with machine learning algorithms, including deep learning, gradient boosting, and random forests
* Possess advanced programming skills in Python, R, or other relevant languages for data analysis.
** Work in a way that works for you
** We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous well-being initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
* Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.
** Working for you
** We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

* Health Benefits:

Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
* Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
* Wellbeing:
Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
* Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
* Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
* Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
* Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice
** About the Business
** Lexis Nexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business…