Are you a visionary Data Scientist ready to harness the power of AI/ML to make a meaningful impact? At VCU Health, we’re on a mission to transform healthcare through cutting-edge data science. Join us and use your expertise to solve complex challenges, improve patient care, and drive clinical and financial breakthroughs—all while working remotely from one of the listed states!
About the Role
As an Enterprise Data Scientist at VCU Health, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, combining advanced analytics with healthcare insights to tackle real-world problems. From designing predictive models to developing transformative AI/ML solutions, this role offers the opportunity to:
- Shape the organization’s AI/ML strategy and roadmap, elevating AI maturity to a transformational level.
- Develop and implement Responsible and Ethical AI guidelines to ensure transparency and integrity.
- Lead initiatives to create state-of-the-art predictive, prescriptive, and NLP/GenAI/LLM-based tools, enhancing patient care and operational workflows.
- Build AI-driven automation solutions that optimize processes and unlock breakthrough opportunities.
- Collaborate with clinicians, researchers, and stakeholders to translate domain-specific needs into actionable computational solutions.
What You’ll Do
- Model Development: Design, deploy, and maintain predictive and prescriptive models using AI/ML techniques and advanced analytics.
- Data Innovation: Work with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured clinical data, leveraging NLP, Foundation Models, and other advanced methodologies.
- MLOps Leadership: Establish and maintain a robust model lifecycle management practice.
- Performance Insights: Develop tools to audit, analyze, and ensure model accuracy and reliability.
- Training & Mentorship: Coach end users and mentor team members to elevate the organization’s data science capabilities.
- Stay Ahead: Continuously explore advancements in AI, deep learning, and neural network technologies to deliver state-of-the-art solutions.
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for a passionate, highly skilled individual with the following qualifications:
Education
- Required: Master’s degree in applied mathematics, computer science, engineering, statistics, or a related field.
- Preferred: PhD in a quantitative field.
Experience
- Required:
- 7+ years in Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence, including Python or R and SQL.
- 5+ years in a healthcare environment solving clinical or operational problems.
- Experience working with unstructured data, big data, and tools like PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, or Numpy.
- Familiarity with Foundation Models, fine-tuning, or Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
- Knowledge of Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Preferred:
- Understanding of Data Management, BI, ETL, and Data Governance.
- Displays intellectual curiosity, integrity, and a commitment to continuous learning.
Skills & Attributes
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and ability to translate complex findings into actionable insights.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with a proactive approach to managing bias.
Why Join VCU Health?
- Impactful Work: Help revolutionize healthcare by creating innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes and operational efficiencies.
- Flexibility: Fully remote opportunities across multiple states.
- Cutting-Edge Projects: Work with the latest AI/ML technologies in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment.
- Collaborative Culture: Partner with top-tier clinicians, researchers, and data experts to make a difference.
Ready to Make an Impact?
???? Apply Now: Join a team committed to innovation, inclusivity, and excellence in healthcare.
At VCU Health, we celebrate diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the contributions of all individuals, including veterans and those with disabilities.
