Director

Summary

Join Machinify, a leading provider of AI-powered healthcare software, as their Director of Data Science. This role involves leading and managing the data science team, requiring strong technical expertise and leadership skills. You will collaborate with leadership to define key metrics, translate objectives into team priorities, and drive sprints with cross-functional stakeholders. The position also includes hiring, mentoring, and developing team members, fostering a culture of innovation, and communicating technical concepts effectively. Success in this role demands continuous monitoring of KPIs and initiating projects to improve quality. Machinify offers a flexible and trusting work environment, remote work options, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of data science experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, including a leadership role at a start-up. Proven track record of managing data teams and delivering complex, high-impact products from concept to deployment
• Strong knowledge of data privacy regulations and best practices in data security
• Exceptional team management abilities, with experience in building and leading high-performing teams
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically
• Ability to drive change and inspire a distributed team
• Strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven mindset
• Ability to communicate effectively, collaborating with diverse groups to solve complex problems
• You embrace challenges with optimism and a balanced, and bring a business-oriented approach to product development
• You prioritize customer impact, ensuring your work significantly advances our product value

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and guidance to a team of Senior and Staff Data Scientists, enabling them to do their best work
• Collaborate with the leadership team to define key technical and business metrics and objectives
• Translate objectives into internal team priorities and assignments
• Drive sprints and work with cross-functional stakeholders to appropriately prioritize various initiatives to improve customer metrics
• Hire, mentor and develop team members
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Communicate technical concepts and strategies to technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively
• Own the success of various models on the field by continuously monitoring KPI’s and initiating projects to improve quality

Benefits

• A flexible and trusting environment where you'll feel empowered to do your best work
• Work from anywhere in the US! Our team is distributed and most of us work from home
• Hardworking and supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that understands the importance of recruiting and retaining top talent
• Incredible medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees & their families
• Competitive salary and equity, 401(k) sponsorship