Manager, Data Science

Inland Empire Health Plan

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Audiovisual, Big Data, Business Skills, Business Strategy, Claims Management, Claims Processing, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS), Data Entry, Data Modeling, Data Science, Data Sets, Detail Oriented, Distributed Computing, Distributed Databases, Fitness, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Healthcare, Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS), Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Java, JavaScript, Leadership, Life Insurance, Machine Learning, Managed Care, Mathematics, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multitasking, National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), Problem Solving Skills, Programming Languages, Python Programming/Scripting Language, R Programming Language, Risk, SQL (Structured Query Language), Statistics, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management
LOCATION
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

What you can expect! Find joy in serving others with IEHP! We welcome you to join us in "healing and inspiring the human spirit" and to pivot from a "job" opportunity to an authentic experience! The Manager, Data Science leads a team of data scientists, ML engineers, and AI specialists. This role requires a strong balance of technical expertise in advanced machine learning (including Generative AI), leadership experience, health care domain knowledge preferably in the managed care space, and the ability to align AI-driven solutions with business strategy. The Manager, Data Science enables the development of production-grade ML models, building GenAI applications (LLMs, RAG pipelines, prompt engineering, finetuning, multimodal models), and drives measurable business outcomes.

Commitment to Quality: The IEHP Team is committed to incorporate IEHP's Quality Program goals including, but not limited to, HEDIS, CAHPS, and NCQA Accreditation.

Perks: IEHP is not only committed to healing and inspiring the human spirit of our Members, but we also aim to match our team members with the same energy by providing prime benefits and more. Competitive salaryState of the art fitness center on-siteMedical Insurance with Dental and VisionLife, short-term, and long-term disability optionsCareer advancement opportunities and professional developmentWellness programs that promote a healthy work-life balanceFlexible Spending Account - Health Care/ChildcareCalPERS retirement457(b) option with a contribution matchPaid life insurance for employeesPet care insurance

Education & Requirement: Required: At least ten (10) years of experience, which should include a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in data science & ML and at least five (5) years in a leadership/managerial role Proven track record in leading AI/ML projects from conception to production Experience with cloud AI platforms (Azure ML, GCP Vertex AI) and/or on-prem MLOps setups Direct experience in Managed Care and Healthcare analytics, including claims data, care management, utilization, risk adjustment, member engagement, or related areas Exposure to multimodal AI (text, image, audio, video) applications Experience with Kubernetes, KServe, Ray, or MLflow for scaling AI workloads Bachelors Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field from an accredited institution Masters Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field from an accredited institution preferred

Key Qualifications: Familiarity with basic principles of distributed computing and/or distributed databases Knowledge of one or more business/functional areas Working knowledge of diagnosis and procedure coding, medical terminology, knowledge of managed care, claims payment processes, and insurance terminology required Familiarity with data governance, model interpretability, bias mitigation, and AI ethics Strong analysis and critical thinking skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong programming skills in Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, LangChain, Hugging Face, or equivalent framework Ability to manipulate large datasets and using database and general-purpose programming language (R, Python, JavaScript, or other big data frameworks, Java, SQL) Demonstrable ability to quickly understand new concepts all the way down to the theorems, and to come out with original solutions to mathematical issues Ability to multi-task while maintaining careful attention to detail Ability to handle multiple projects, data input, and strong problem-solving capability Independent self-starter who is driven to success, takes great pride in accomplishments and works with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines and address competing priorities Expertise in Generative AI (LLMs, transformers, embeddings, vector databases, RAG, fine-tuning, and prompt engineering) Strong business acumen and ability to translate technical solutions into executive-level impact stories

Start your journey towards a thriving future with IEHP and apply TODAY!

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Inland Empire Health Plan