Lead Data Scientist, Data Science Lab (Large Language Models)

Guardian has established a Lead Data Scientist, Data Science Lab role to reinvent insurance considering emerging technologies, societal changes, and shifting consumer demands. The Lead Data Scientist will hasten Guardian's shift to data-driven decision-making and insight creation, promoting long-term innovation. The DSL will enable rapid testing of new technologies and the application of groundbreaking research into practical, company-wide solutions. As a Lead Data Scientist for the DSL, you'll be charged with the important task of helping establish and guide the DSL. Your duties will include developing advanced data science solutions, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, to drive innovation across various business sectors and Guardian products. You'll work closely with senior executives on high-impact, high-visibility projects to deliver AI/ML solutions that will be market-tested and implemented to significantly influence risk management and Guardian's overall financial performance. Successful applicants possess expertise in insurance and financial services, a passion for applying state-of-the-art ML and AI insights, and the ability to create and implement data science capabilities that stimulate growth, competitive advantage, and customer satisfaction. Guardian is on a transformation journey to become a contemporary, forward-thinking insurance company dedicated to improving the well-being of its clients and their families. We recently brought on board a Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO) to guide this transformation and oversee the Enterprise Data and Analytic Office (EDAO). This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside the CDAO and the Head of Data Science, actively contributing to Guardian’s ongoing evolution. Guardian’s EDAO promotes a culture of data insights across Guardian, enabling the successful execution of our strategic initiatives. Our main activities include generating business value from our data and analytic products. Key responsibilities encompass data lifecycle management, insight development, and data product delivery. We are a team of data analysts, data product owners, data engineers, data scientists and, most importantly, data business leaders. Our solutions and actions are crucial to Guardian’s revenue growth, risk management, and customer experience. In your role, you will lead the Data Science Lab, build and manage a high-performing team of data scientists, stay updated with ML and AI innovations, industry trends, challenges, and potential market opportunities. You will also collaborate with partner institutions to develop and test new AI/ML methods and techniques, apply ML and AI innovations to practical and influential opportunities at Guardian, and contribute to the overall Data Science organization. You are passionate about pioneering technology and interested in applying new AI/ML algorithms and approaches. You are analytically driven, intellectually curious, and experienced in leading the development and implementation of data and analytic solutions to solve challenging business problems. You enjoy leading and managing a team of data scientists to solve difficult problems with AI/ML and seeing it implemented in-market and generating value for Guardian. You enjoy working with a multi-disciplinary team, including data engineers, business analysts, software developers, and business experts and leaders. You have a proven record of managing data science teams and working with business leaders. This remote position with occasional travel offers an annual salary ranging from $143,150.00 - $235,175.00. The salary will ultimately be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation. At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. We provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career in a diverse. Guardian offers a range of benefits including comprehensive health care, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, unlimited paid time off for most roles, family, and medical leave policies, and multiple resources for emotional well-being and work-life balance. Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, kindly contact [email protected].