Optum - Associate Manager - Data Science

4 days ago


bangalore, India Hirist.tech Full time

Job Title : Associate Manager - Data Science


Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.


Job Summary :


We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate Manager in Data Science to lead our team based in Bangalore. As an Associate Manager, you will play a critical role in driving the success of our Data Science projects, leading a team of data scientists, and delivering business needs.


The ideal candidate will have 4 to 8 years of experience in Data Science, AI/ML, and a strong background in leading teams, interacting with business stakeholders, and delivering production-grade AI/ML projects. Candidate should have solid understanding of mathematical and statistical concepts and well-versed with bias/fairness testing and responsible use of AI/ML. Experience in the US Healthcare domain, knowledge of Big Data and data streaming technologies are is :


- Lead a team of data scientists, providing mentorship, guidance, and technical expertise.


- Interact with business stakeholders to understand their AI/ML requirements and translate them into actionable projects.


- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project goals, scope, and deliverables.


- Utilize your expertise in Python, pandas, numpy, and SQL to develop AI/ML solutions.


- In-depth understanding & extensive experiencing with Transformers, RAG, Vector DB and Large Language Models


- Apply frameworks such as Scikit Learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch to build and deploy models.


- Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA), statistical analysis, and feature engineering to derive insights.


- Build, tune, and evaluate machine learning models for predictive and prescriptive analytics.


- Perform drift analysis and ensure the responsible use of AI/ML by considering bias and fairness testing.


- Oversee the full life cycle of AI/ML projects, including data preparation, model development, tuning, and deployment.


- Ensure the scalability, reliability, and efficiency of AI/ML solutions in production environments.


- Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI/ML techniques and tools, and identify opportunities to apply them to enhance existing solutions.


- Document and communicate findings, methodologies, and insights to technical and non-technical :


- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.


- 7+years of experience in Data Science, AI/ML, or a similar role.


- Experience in leading a team of data scientists.


- Strong programming skills in Python, with experience in pandas, numpy, and SQL.


- Proficiency in frameworks such as Scikit Learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.


- Solid understanding of mathematical and statistical concepts.


- Hands-on experience in delivering production-grade AI/ML projects.


- Knowledge of the full life cycle of AI/ML projects, including EDA, model development, tuning, and drift analysis.


- Understanding of bias/fairness testing and responsible use of AI/ML.


- Experience with Big Data technologies (PySpark, Hadoop) and data streaming tools (Kafka, etc.) is a plus.


- Familiarity with the US Healthcare domain is a plus.


- Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills.


- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams.


- Document and communicate findings, methodologies, and insights to technical and non-technical UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work

better for everyone. We believe everyone of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income

deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers

to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized

groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment

and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health

outcomes an enterprise priority reflected in our mission


"If shortlisted, you will be invited for initial rounds on 29th June in Bengaluru."

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