SmarterDx - Director of Data Science
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Requirements
• 10+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or a related field, including significant people leadership responsibility. • Proven experience owning outcomes across multiple teams or product areas. • Track record of influencing executive stakeholders and shaping company strategy. • Deep expertise in machine learning fundamentals, with demonstrated ability to architect ML systems and set technical direction for senior teams. • Experience with NLP and healthcare data, including structured and unstructured clinical text. • Deep understanding of model evaluation, monitoring, experimentation, and real-world feedback loops. • Familiarity with modern ML platforms, cloud infrastructure, and MLOps best practices. • Demonstrated ability to connect technical work to revenue, margin, and customer outcomes. • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences. • Strong judgment in balancing speed, rigor, and long-term scalability. • Prior experience leading Data Science at a high-growth startup. • Experience with revenue cycle management or hospital operations. • Knowledge of explainable AI and regulatory considerations in healthcare. • Experience building or scaling ML platforms used by multiple teams. • Experience leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) in production systems.
Responsibilities
• Own and evolve the Data Science strategy across multiple product areas, translating company and product objectives into a clear, prioritized roadmap with measurable business impact. • Drive portfolio-level prioritization, balancing near-term delivery with longer-term platform and capability investments. • Set technical direction and standards for production ML systems, with end-to-end ownership from problem framing and data strategy through deployment, monitoring, and iteration. • Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Clinical, and Operations leaders to embed data science into product workflows and decision-making. • Represent Data Science in product planning and executive forums, communicating tradeoffs, risks, and impact to senior stakeholders. • Lead and scale the Data Science organization, including managers, senior ICs, and emerging leaders, with clear expectations and ownership. • Own hiring, onboarding, and talent development, building durable career paths and a high-performing organization. • Champion responsible, interpretable, and clinically sound AI, ensuring models are appropriate for healthcare use and real-world deployment.
Benefits
• $260k to 280k base + equity incentives • Medical, Dental & Vision – Comprehensive plans with leading insurance providers, covering 75% of your premiums, depending on the plan. • Medical, Dental & Vision • Paid Parental Leave – Generous paid leave to support families through birth or adoption: Up to 12 weeks for parents. • Paid Parental Leave • Remote-First Team – Work from anywhere in the U.S. • Remote-First Team • Unlimited PTO & 10 Holidays – So you can relax and recharge. • Unlimited PTO & 10 Holidays • 401(k) with Traditional & Roth Options – Tax-advantaged retirement savings through Fidelity with a 4% match. • 401(k) with Traditional & Roth Options • Minimal Bureaucracy – A fast-moving, high-impact environment where you can focus on what matters. • Minimal Bureaucracy • Incredible Teammates! – Work alongside smart, supportive, and mission-driven colleagues. • Incredible Teammates!
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