Director, Data Science & Analytics

Inspira Financial • Oak Brook, IL

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About The Position

The Inspira Data Science team is seeking an innovative and results-driven Director of Data Science to lead our data science function and drive a data forward culture across the organization. This role will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic roadmap for data science initiatives, managing a high-performing team, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver actionable insights and scalable solutions.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
• 10+ years of related experience, with 5+ years in leadership roles
• Proven track record of delivering impactful data science or analytic solutions
• Strong expertise in machine learning, and statistical modeling
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL and R
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, GCP) and cloud data warehouses (Snowflake)

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with MLOps and model lifecycle management
• Experience with Docker Containers

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the data science strategy aligned with business goals
• Identify opportunities for data driven innovation and competitive advantage
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of data scientists
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture focused on continuous learning
• Oversee the development, deployment, and monitoring of predictive models and analytical solutions
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable impact
• Champion the use of AI-assisted code generation tools to accelerate development and improve productivity
• Collaborate with Data Engineering and Reporting to implement and maintain semantic layers to enable self-service analytics and scalable reporting
• Partner with key stakeholders (business leaders, Product, Marketing, Finance, Operations) to integrate data science into decision-making process
• Translate complex data insights into clear, actionable recommendations
• Establish best practices for model development, validation and ethical use of AI
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations
• Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies in data science

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees