Senior Data Scientist - Specialty Pharmacy Process Analytics

Join CVS Health as a Senior Data Scientist in Specialty Pharmacy Process Analytics

At CVS Health, we bring our heart to every moment of your health. Our unifying purpose is to deliver enhanced, human-centric health care. We are anchored in our brand, with heart at its center, guiding our delivery of services. Our Heart At Work Behaviors™ support and drive this commitment, ensuring our culture fosters innovation and the transformation of the health care landscape to be more personal, convenient, and affordable.

Position Summary

As a Senior Data Scientist in Specialty Pharmacy Process Analytics, you will:

  • Lead the development of complex machine learning (ML) pipelines and natural language processing (NLP) models to create business value and simplify internal processes.
  • Independently solve problems and provide fresh perspectives on existing solutions.
  • Structure analyses and models to address multiple and complex business problems using advanced mathematical analyses and industry techniques.
  • Collaborate with business partners to understand their challenges and goals; develop predictive models, statistical analyses, data reports, and performance metrics; and present recommendations to senior staff and clients.
  • Act as an analytics product owner, translating business needs into actionable analytics projects. Lead and manage the development of solutions with moderate complexity and risk.
  • Develop and participate in presentations and consultations to existing and prospective stakeholders on analytics results and solutions.
  • Utilize strong algorithmic and predictive modeling knowledge to investigate issues, identify patterns, and recommend solutions.
  • Employ robust programming skills to explore, examine, and interpret large data volumes in various forms.

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of analytic experience, demonstrating a track record of business impact.
  • 3+ years of data science experience, including measurement and experimentation.
  • Experience with modern NLP techniques, specifically for data extraction and document summarization.
  • Proficiency in SQL and Tableau.
  • Programming experience with Python or R.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of advanced analytics tools and languages for analyzing large datasets from multiple sources.
  • Domain expertise in NLP: data extraction, document summarization, generative AI, etc.
  • Experience deploying machine learning models in real-time production environments, including cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP) and Spark-based systems.
  • Experience handling complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
  • Effective communication skills for conveying technical concepts to business partners.
  • Proven ability to anticipate and prevent problems and roadblocks.
  • Proficiency in mathematical analysis methods, machine learning, statistical analyses, and predictive modeling, with deep specialization in certain areas.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Economics, Physics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Master’s degree or PhD is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

The typical pay range for this role is:

$97,335.00 - $206,000.00

The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for CVS Health’s bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program, in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Enjoy the rewards of working with an organization that puts its heart into caring for colleagues and communities. CVS Health offers a comprehensive range of benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Fully-paid term life insurance plan.
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
  • Well-being programs.
  • Education assistance and free development courses.
  • CVS store discount.
  • Discount programs with participating partners.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) or vacation pay.
  • Paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

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