Principal Data Scientist (Medicare Sales Strategy)
CVS Health•Hartford, CT
•$144,200 - $288,400
About The Position
CVS Health is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to serve as the highest-level individual contributor driving data science vision and enterprise-wide analytical strategy for its Medicare sales organization. The role operates across data science, business strategy, and organizational leadership, setting multi-year technical direction, shaping how the enterprise uses data to compete in Medicare markets, and influencing executive-level decisions.
Requirements
- At least 7 years in data science or advanced analytics, including at least 5 years at a lead, staff, or principal level.
- At least 3 years of deep domain expertise in Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or Part D across sales, distribution, or market strategy.
- Demonstrated ability to define and deliver enterprise-scale analytical programs with measurable business impact.
- Recognized internal and/or external thought leader in health insurance analytics or Medicare data science.
- Expert-level proficiency across the data science stack, including SQL, Python/R, ML frameworks, MLOps, and cloud platforms.
- Exceptional executive communication skills, including the ability to shape strategy conversations and drive alignment at the SVP/C-suite level.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- At least 12 years of experience in advanced analytics or applied data science.
- At least 5 years of deep domain expertise in Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or Part D across sales, distribution, or market strategy.
- Master's or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
- Experience architecting enterprise data platforms or analytical ecosystems at a Medicare health plan, FMO, or large distributor.
- Deep familiarity with the CMS regulatory landscape, including MCMG, risk adjustment, Star Ratings, and audit frameworks.
- Background in causal inference, experimental design (A/B testing at scale), or econometric modeling applied to sales.
- Track record of building and scaling data science practices, including hiring, tooling, governance, and culture.
- Experience with federated data models, data mesh architectures, or enterprise data strategy.
Responsibilities
- Define the multi-year data science vision and roadmap for Medicare sales analytics across the enterprise.
- Serve as the internal authority and subject matter expert on Medicare sales data science, advising on the most complex and high-impact problems.
- Drive organization-wide adoption of propensity modeling, causal inference, market simulation, and ML-driven sales optimization.
- Identify opportunities for data science to create competitive advantage in Medicare distribution, enrollment, and retention.
- Establish enterprise standards for model governance, data quality, ethical AI use, and regulatory compliance across sales analytics teams.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives spanning Sales, Marketing, Actuarial, Finance, and Technology.
- Evaluate and introduce emerging tools, methodologies, and external data sources to advance organizational capability.
- Mentor and elevate Lead and Senior Data Scientists and serve as a technical career sponsor across the broader data community.
- Represent the organization externally through industry conferences, CMS working groups, vendor partnerships, and thought leadership.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement savings options.
- Wellness programs and other resources, based on eligibility.
- CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program eligibility.
- An award target in the company’s equity award program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
