Lead Data Scientist

Job overview

The Lead Data Scientist role is remote for candidates working from Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, or Texas; compensation is not specified. The role reports to the Manager of Data Science at a large healthcare organization. The position leads advanced analytics initiatives, combining hands-on data science with technical leadership to turn complex data and business challenges into actionable insights. It also mentors data scientists and presents findings to senior leadership to support data-driven decisions and operational performance.

What you'll do

• Lead high-priority data science and advanced analytics initiatives
• analyze large structured and unstructured datasets
• develop custom models, algorithms, and predictive approaches
• conduct statistical analysis, research, data mining, visualization, and pattern analysis
• evaluate and maintain models
• investigate data quality and availability issues
• improve data process efficiency and reliability
• partner with stakeholders
• mentor data scientists
• present findings and recommendations to senior leadership
• assist with evaluating tools, platforms, and vendors.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead data scientist

remote

georgia

louisiana

oklahoma

tennessee

texas

healthcare analytics

machine learning

predictive modeling

advanced sql

statistical analysis

mentoring

travel up to 20%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Remote work is limited to Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, or Texas. Some visa sponsorship arrangements may be supported; travel up to 20% may be required.

About the employer

MaxIT Consulting - Max Corporate Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.