Principal Data Scientist, CVS Health

CVS Health

Location:
United States, Work At Home, Connecticut

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

144200.00 - 288400.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

CVS Health is seeking a highly skilled Principal Data Scientist to lead advanced data science projects and build innovative solutions leveraging cutting-edge technologies while focusing on improving healthcare outcomes.

Job Responsibility:

Coordinate advanced data science projects and develops deliverables, taking ownership of assigned tasks and ensuring their successful completion
drive data science strategies and methodologies for specific projects, applying domain knowledge and expertise to drive impactful outcomes
develop methods for conducting risk assessments for data science initiatives, identifying potential vulnerabilities and proposing mitigation strategies
apply advanced knowledge of data governance policies and procedures to ensure compliance, privacy, and ethical use of healthcare data
conduct advanced analysis of the organization's data science needs, capabilities, and gaps to identify opportunities for improvement and provide recommendations for optimization
plan major risk assessments for data science initiatives, identifying potential vulnerabilities and proposing mitigation strategies
advise senior management of multiple departments to contribute data-driven insights, expertise, and solutions to address healthcare challenges
manage team performance through regular, timely feedback as well as the formal performance review process to ensure delivery of exceptional services and engagement, motivation, and team development
master industry trends and emerging technologies, continuously enhancing skills and knowledge to contribute effectively as an independent contributor in the field of data science

Requirements:

10+ years of expertise in machine learning, statistical analysis, security, and network data to model risk-driven models of workforce behavior and provide context to security analysts to drive business decisions
8+ years of programming experience in Python and experience with machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch
8+ years of customer interfacing experience (internal or external), demonstrating excellent ability to communicate technical ideas and results to non-technical audiences
5+ years' experience with Gen AI/LLM/NLP/MLOps or similar methodologies
5+ years of proven experience in providing strategic leadership by proactively recommending innovative research techniques and customer engagement opportunities
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or equivalent work experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)

Nice to have:

Extensive experience developing computational methods and algorithms
extensive experience in software development
experience developing and applying data science methods to anomaly detection and/or time series problems
experience in Cloud computing environment
Master’s degree in data science, Mathematics, Statistics
PhD

What we offer:

Affordable medical plan options
401(k) plan (including matching company contributions)
employee stock purchase plan
no-cost programs including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling, and financial coaching
paid time off
flexible work schedules
family leave
dependent care resources
colleague assistance programs
tuition assistance
retiree medical access

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 26, 2025

Expiration:
September 29, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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