Data Science Manager

We Are Hiring

Location: Remote

Department/Specialty: Clinical and Population Health Analytics

Schedule: Full time | Day shift

Salary: $138,258.29 - $195,187.61

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

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What You Will Do

• Lead and mentor a specialized team of data scientists to build advanced AI solutions that directly improve patient safety and clinical quality.
• Oversee the technical development of predictive models and Generative AI products, ensuring every tool developed is fair, unbiased, and clinically useful.
• Bridge the gap between complex data science and bedside care by translating technical breakthroughs into clear, actionable insights for clinical leaders and stakeholders.
• Partner with MLOps to streamline the transition of AI models from development into production and real-world clinical use, ensuring they remain reliable and secure over time.

What You Will Need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences

• Advanced Domain Expertise: A Master’s degree or PhD in a STEM field (such as Data Science or Health Informatics) and a deep understanding of how to navigate and interpret complex, real-world healthcare data.
• Proven Leadership: At least five years of industry experience, including direct experience managing or leading teams within a professional data science environment.
• Technical Literacy: Significant conceptual knowledge of modern AI frameworks and cloud platforms (specifically Google Cloud and Vertex AI) to effectively evaluate team code and strategy.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.