Internal Title: Data Science Advisor  

External Title: Data Science Advisor

Role Summary

As a member of the Data Science Center of Expertise (DSCOE), the DS Advisor is responsible for leading and enabling Data Science within Cigna Group with demonstrable aptitude in Data Science (i) Technical Skills (ii) Leadership (iii) Scope & Impact (iv) Influence. Please see Qualifications section below for more details.

The role will support the development and maintenance of proprietary advanced neural network (“AI”) foundation models in support of Cigna’s business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write code using PyTorch and/or Tensorflow to implement, test, and operationalize deep learning models
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to improve deep learning models and implement business-facing solutions built on top of those models
• Take responsibility for improving code performance and quality
• Follow developments in deep learning technology to identify opportunities to improve models

Qualifications:

Data Science Technical Skills

• Bachelors or Masters (Preferred) in statistics, computer science or equivalent field with 11-13 years of relevant experience
• Strong proficiency in ML, statistics, python or R, SQL, version control (e.g., Git), health care data (e.g., claims, EHR), with emphasis on Tensorflow and Pytorch
• Ability to promote best coding practices, championing a culture of documentation/logging
• Thorough understanding of ML lifecycle, including necessary tradeoffs and associated risks

Leadership in Data Science

• Can own a project end-to-end e.g., scoping, business value estimation, ideation, dev, prod, timeline
• Collaborates and guides junior team members in completion of projects and career development
• Works cross functionally with technical (e.g., Data Science, Data Engineering) and business (e.g., clinical, marketing, pricing, business analysts) to implement solutions with measurable value

Scope and Impact

• Independently delivers clear and well-developed presentations for both technical and business audiences
• Creates data science specific project goals associated with project deliverables
• Articulates timeline changes, rationale, and goals to meet deadlines moving forward
• Values diversity, growth mindset, and improving health outcomes of our customers

Level of Influence

• Communicate with stakeholders to identify opportunities and possible solutions based on business need
• Draft project charter, timeline, and features/stories
• Influence matrix-partner leadership

About Evernorth Health Services

Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.