Data Science Manager

Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote

Department/Specialty: Clinical and Population Health Analytic

Schedule: Full time | Day shift

Salary: $138,258.29 - $195,187.61

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Lead and mentor a specialized team of data scientists to build advanced AI solutions that directly improve patient safety and clinical quality.
• Oversee the technical development of predictive models and Generative AI products, ensuring every tool developed is fair, unbiased, and clinically useful.
• Bridge the gap between complex data science and bedside care by translating technical breakthroughs into clear, actionable insights for clinical leaders and stakeholders.
• Partner with MLOps to streamline the transition of AI models from development into production and real-world clinical use, ensuring they remain reliable and secure over time.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Advanced Domain Expertise: A Master's degree or PhD in a STEM field (such as Data Science or Health Informatics) and a deep understanding of how to navigate and interpret complex, real-world healthcare data.
• Proven Leadership: At least five years of industry experience, including direct experience managing or leading teams within a professional data science environment.
• Technical Literacy: Significant conceptual knowledge of modern AI frameworks and cloud platforms (specifically Google Cloud and Vertex AI) to effectively evaluate team code and strategy.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a specialized team of data scientists to build advanced AI solutions that directly improve patient safety and clinical quality.
• Oversee the technical development of predictive models and Generative AI products, ensuring every tool developed is fair, unbiased, and clinically useful.
• Bridge the gap between complex data science and bedside care by translating technical breakthroughs into clear, actionable insights for clinical leaders and stakeholders.
• Partner with MLOps to streamline the transition of AI models from development into production and real-world clinical use, ensuring they remain reliable and secure over time.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.