# Lead Data Scientist

**Company**: CVS Health
**Location**: Hartford, CT
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $118,450.00 - $284,280.00
**Category**: Data Science
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We’re building a world of health around every individual , shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience.

We are seeking a Lead Data Scientist to own the analytical strategy and data science roadmap for our Medicare sales organization.

You will set technical direction, lead a team of data scientists and analysts, and serve as the primary thought partner to sales leadership on data-driven growth initiatives across Medicare Advantage and Part D markets.

**Responsibilities**

- Define and drive the data science strategy supporting Medicare sales, distribution, and enrollment growth

- Lead a team of data scientists and analysts , setting priorities, reviewing work, and developing talent

- Architect and oversee end-to-end modeling pipelines: lead scoring, enrollment forecasting, agent performance, and retention risk

- Own the sales data ecosystem , governance, quality standards, and integration across CRM, CMS, and internal platforms

- Translate ambiguous business questions from Sales, Marketing, and Finance leadership into structured analytical programs

- Establish best practices for model development, validation, deployment, and monitoring across the team

- Present findings and recommendations directly to VP/C-suite stakeholders; influence strategic decisions with data

- Partner with Engineering and IT to productionize models and embed insights into sales workflows and tools

- Represent the data science function in cross-functional planning, budgeting, and roadmap discussions

**Required Qualifications**

- 5+ years in data science or advanced analytics, with 3+ years in a lead, staff, or principal capacity including:

- 3+ years supporting Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or Part D sales or distribution organizations

- Proven track record leading and mentoring a team of data scientists or analysts

- Expert-level SQL; advanced proficiency in Python or R for modeling, automation, and pipeline development

- Deep experience with CMS data assets (enrollment files, landscape files, MCMG-regulated data)

- Experience integrating CRM (Salesforce or similar), broker/FMO data, and BI platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Looker)

- Strong communication skills , able to translate complex models into executive-level narratives

**Preferred Qualifications**

- 8+ years of experience in Data Science or advanced Analytics

- Experience with MLOps practices: model versioning, monitoring, drift detection, and retraining workflows

- Background in territory optimization, GIS analysis, or market sizing for Medicare-eligible populations

- Master's or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

**Education**

- Bachelors or equivalent experience

**Pay Range**

- $118,450.00 - $284,280.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. 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 a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.

**Benefits**

- Medical, dental, and vision coverage

- Paid time off

- Retirement savings options

- Wellness programs

- Other resources, based on eligibility

## Skills

### Required
- SQL
- Python
- R
- CMS data assets
- CRM
- BI platforms

### Nice to have
- MLOps
- territory optimization
- GIS analysis
- market sizing
- Master's or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science

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