Availity delivers revenue cycle and related business solutions for health care professionals who want to build healthy, thriving organizations. Availity has the powerful tools, actionable insights and expansive network reach that medical businesses need to get an edge in an industry constantly redefined by change.

At Availity, we're not just another Healthcare Technology company; we're pioneers reshaping the future of healthcare! With our headquarters in vibrant Jacksonville, FL, and an exciting office in Bangalore, India, along with an exceptional remote workforce across the United States, we're a global team united by a powerful mission.

We're on a mission to bring the focus back to what truly matters – patient care. As the leading healthcare engagement platform, we're the heartbeat of an industry that impacts millions. With over 2 million providers connected to health plans, and processing over 13 billion transactions annually, our influence is continually expanding.

Join our energetic, dynamic, and forward-thinking team where your ideas are celebrated, innovation is encouraged, and every contribution counts. We're transforming the healthcare landscape, solving communication challenges, and creating connections that empower the nation's premier healthcare ecosystem.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Data Science the Lead Data Scientist will be expected to provide leadership for Data Science application development including new product enablement and application enhancement. The Lead Data Scientist will be responsible for supporting one of Availity’s core products and leading all aspects of the Data Science development life cycle for that product. This includes design, prototyping, development, deployment, and continuous improvement of advanced statistical and machine learning solutions.

This individual will also be responsible for the development and translation of business requirements into functional specifications for internal and external clients. They anticipate and analyze new trends in technology, assess the impact of emerging technologies on the business, provide solutions to address technology and business issues, and manage financial and technology resources of the company while ensuring the development of high-quality technology solutions. The Lead Data Scientist will be the primary liaison between the data science development team and all other business groups including engineering, information management, product management, product services, and senior management and will be called upon to serve in multiple roles in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial corporate environment.

The role’s responsibilities to include hiring, goal setting, appraisal, development, and day-to-day coaching. The role will also be required to carry out other duties, projects, or activities as specified by their management.

Sponsorship, in any form, is not available for this position.

Location: Remote, US

Why You Want To Work On This Team

Because of Availity's unique position in the market you will have access to the data and workflow you need making innovation and integrations seamless

Role Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field of study
8 years of experience in analytic application development which includes people and financial management responsibilities
5 years of experience in managing analytics teams and building relationships with people at a variety of organizational levels
3 years of hands-on experience in developing analytics solutions, preferably in areas of healthcare Data Science
Excellent communication and presentation skills- ability to lead a team and present a compelling business case
Understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies
Understanding of Data Science and machine learning development methodologies, application design, and information architecture

You Will Set Yourself Apart

Master’s degree
Knowledge in healthcare business and data
Experience building out and managing a new Data Science and/or AI team

What You Will Be Doing

Helping build out the Data Science team at Availity
Directly impacting how Availity implements Data Science standards and practices
Pioneering Availity’s Data Science and AI focused teams with a focus on driving automation and helping users understand their next best action
Managing diverse requirements, negotiate, and effectively articulate rationale and vision behind technical decisions that support the business
Partnering closely with Product, Engineering and Design leadership to drive impact throughout the product development process with research and data
Advocating, evangelizing, and implementing modern Data Science and engineering practices
Traveling to meet with internal and external stakeholders on a monthly cadence

Availity Culture And Benefits

Availity is a certified “Great Place to Work”, a “Best Workplaces for Technology Companies”, a “Best Workplaces for Women” and a “Best Workplaces for Millennials”!
Culture is important to us and there are many ways for you to make your mark here!
We have several Diversity & Inclusion teams and various ways to engage with fellow Availity associates. “AvaiLadies”, “Beyond Black”, “HOLA”, “Availity Pride”, “VetAvaility” a Young Professionals Group and “She Can Code IT” a group for women in tech are some of the groups you can get involved in.
Availity is a culture of continuous learning. We have many resources and experts in our tech stack and in our industry that can help get you there too!
We offer a competitive salary, bonus structure, generous HSA company contribution, healthcare, vision, dental benefits and a 401k match program that you can take advantage of on day one!
We offer unlimited PTO for salaried associates + 9 paid holidays. Hourly associates start at 19 days of PTO and go up from there with all the same holiday benefits.
Interested in wellness? We allow our associates to reimburse up to $250/year for gym memberships, participation in racing events, weight management programs, etc.
Interested in furthering your education? We offer education reimbursement!
Availity offers Paid Parental Leave for both moms and dads, both birth parents and adoptive parents.
Want to work for an organization that gives back to the community? You’re at the right place! Availity partners with various organizations, both locally and nationally, to raise awareness, funds and morale as our staff members volunteer their time and funds to engage the organizations campaign.

Next Steps

After you apply, you will receive text/email messages thanking you for applying and then you will continue to receive more text/email messages alerting you as to where you are in the recruitment process.

Interview Process

Recruiter resume review
Manager resume review
Recruiter video interview
Manager video interview
Panel video interview
Senior leadership video interview

_Availity is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions in employment matters without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

__Availity is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. When required by state law or federal regulation, Availity uses I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification in conjunction with E-Verify to determine employment eligibility. Learn more about E-Verify at http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

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