Senior Director, Data Science & Gen AI

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA)

Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$215,000–$295,000 / yr
Posted
58 days ago

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Above market

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About Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA)

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is a federation of 33 independent health insurance companies providing health coverage to millions of Americans through locally operated member plans. Industry: Health Insurance

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TL;DR · Senior Director, Data Science & Gen AI

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The Senior Director of Data Science and GenAI leads BCBSA’s strategic embedding of Generative AI and advanced machine learning across its data assets, setting technical direction and driving initiatives from concept to production. This role involves evaluating complex tradeoffs, establishing standards, and guiding critical decisions on model architecture and performance while ensuring responsible AI practices. The Senior Director collaborates with Product, Engineering, and other teams to innovate and implement emerging AI technologies, focusing on scalable solutions that enhance cost of care, quality improvement, and revenue growth. Key responsibilities include leading large-scale data science initiatives, mentoring a high-performing team, and advising leadership on the effective use of Generative AI. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with cloud platforms like AWS, MLOps tools such as MLFlow and Kubeflow, and proficiency in Python, SQL, R, and other relevant technologies.

Skills

Python R SQL AWS MLOps CI/CD Scrum Kubeflow MLFlow Snowflake Databricks Postgres NLP LLM Agile Bayesian inference Supervised learning Unsupervised learning Deep learning FHIR HL7

What you'll do

  • Set technical and analytic strategy for Generative AI across BCBSA data assets.
  • Lead end-to-end GenAI initiatives from concept through production deployment.
  • Establish enterprise standards for responsible AI practices and ethical use.
  • Mentor senior data science talent and advise leadership on AI applications.
  • Evaluate and implement new AI tools to enhance organizational capability.

What we're looking for

  • At least 15 years of experience in complex data science projects.
  • Expertise in machine learning tools like SQL, R, Python for professional analysis.
  • Experience with major cloud computing platforms, preferably AWS.
  • Knowledge and application of Generative AI, LLMs, NLP, and advanced analytics.
  • Strong ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-experts.
  • Leadership in establishing and governing MLOps programs and tools.
  • Proven track record in developing staff for world-class analytic solutions.

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