Director, Data Science & Optimization
Core
Lead data science and optimization teams to deliver scalable AI, machine learning, and analytics solutions driving business performance in supply chain and enterprise contexts.
Role type
Director, Data Science & Optimization (Strategy & Leadership)
Builds
Enterprise AI, machine learning, optimization, and advanced analytics solutions
Domain
Healthcare/Medical Devices, Supply Chain, Enterprise AI
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Data science strategy, team leadership, AI/ML roadmap execution, model governance, stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, KPI definition, experimentation frameworks
Preferred skills
LLMs, RAG, agentic AI, MLOps, DevOps, enterprise AI governance, Python, SQL, cloud analytics platforms, modern ML frameworks
Responsibilities
Define and execute the data science roadmap; Build and mentor a high-performing data science organization; Establish best practices for AI and ML development; Partner with senior business leaders to identify high-value opportunities; Lead design, development, and monitoring of advanced analytics solutions; Drive adoption of generative AI and optimization capabilities; Oversee model governance and explainability; Champion AI solutions to augment decision making; Serve as a trusted advisor to executive audiences; Collaborate with Data Engineering teams for scalable data foundations; Communicate insights to executive audiences; Establish KPIs to measure impact and value realization.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on oversight
