Director, Data Science

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
 The Enterprise AI organization at Humana is a pioneering force, driving AI innovation across our Insurance and CenterWell business segments. By collaborating with world-leading experts, we are at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge AI technologies for improving care quality and experience of millions of consumers. We are actively seeking top talent to develop robust and reusable AI modules and pipelines, ensuring adherence to best practices in accountable AI for effective risk management and measurement. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare through AI excellence.
The Director of Data Science is responsible for spearheading the development and implementation of AI and machine learning solutions to drive business strategy, foster business growth, and enhance operational efficiency. This role involves managing a team of data scientists and collaborating with various departments, including data engineering, product, and business leaders. The Director will help identify opportunities for AI applications, oversee the design, development, and deployment of AI models and algorithms, and ensure the successful integration of AI technologies into existing workflows.
This position is crucial in shaping the direction of Humana’s AI capabilities, providing thought leadership, and ensuring the responsible development and application of AI.

Use your skills to make an impact
 

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science or a closely related field

• Over 10 years of professional experience in AI and machine learning. 

• 5 or more years of leadership experience.

• Demonstrated experience in leading AI and machine learning projects. 

• Demonstrated operational experience (e.g. experience building, deploying, managing, and operating AI models in production)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

• Excellent communication skills and executive presence. 

• Ability to lead in matrixed structure and work collaboratively with various departments and stakeholders. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science

• Deep expertise of advanced AI and machine learning techniques and methodologies. 

• Experience in a leadership role within an AI or data science team. 

• Proven track record in operationalizing AI at scale for a big enterprise 

Additional Information

Location/Work Style: Remote US

Why Humana?

At Humana, we know your well-being is important to you, and it’s important to us too.  That’s why we’re committed to making resources available to you that will enable you to become happier, healthier, and more productive in all areas of your life. Just to name a few:

• Work-Life Balance

• Generous PTO package

• Health benefits effective day 1

• Annual Incentive Plan

• 401K - Excellent company match

• Well-being program 

• Paid Volunteer Time Off

If you share our passion for helping people, we likely have the right place for you at Humana.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$172,200 - $236,900 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.Application Deadline: 04-03-2025
About us
 Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.