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SmarterDx, founded in 2020 in New York, New York, is a health technology company focused on clinical AI solutions that enhance hospital revenue integrity and ca
Director of Data Science
Location
United States
Posted
135 days ago
Salary
$260K - $280K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director of Data Science
SmarterDx
• Own and evolve the Data Science strategy across multiple product areas, translating company and product objectives into a clear, prioritized roadmap with measurable business impact. • Drive portfolio-level prioritization, balancing near-term delivery with longer-term platform and capability investments. • Set technical direction and standards for production ML systems, with end-to-end ownership from problem framing and data strategy through deployment, monitoring, and iteration. • Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Clinical, and Operations leaders to embed data science into product workflows and decision-making. • Represent Data Science in product planning and executive forums, communicating tradeoffs, risks, and impact to senior stakeholders. • Lead and scale the Data Science organization, including managers, senior ICs, and emerging leaders, with clear expectations and ownership. • Own hiring, onboarding, and talent development, building durable career paths and a high-performing organization. • Champion responsible, interpretable, and clinically sound AI, ensuring models are appropriate for healthcare use and real-world deployment.
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or a related field, including significant people leadership responsibility.
- Proven experience owning outcomes across multiple teams or product areas.
- Track record of influencing executive stakeholders and shaping company strategy.
- Deep expertise in machine learning fundamentals, with demonstrated ability to architect ML systems and set technical direction for senior teams.
- Experience with NLP and healthcare data, including structured and unstructured clinical text.
- Deep understanding of model evaluation, monitoring, experimentation, and real-world feedback loops.
- Familiarity with modern ML platforms, cloud infrastructure, and MLOps best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to connect technical work to revenue, margin, and customer outcomes.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Strong judgment in balancing speed, rigor, and long-term scalability.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision – Comprehensive plans with leading insurance providers, covering 75% of your premiums, depending on the plan.
- Paid Parental Leave – Generous paid leave to support families through birth or adoption: Up to 12 weeks for parents.
- Remote-First Team – Work from anywhere in the U.S.
- Unlimited PTO & 10 Holidays – So you can relax and recharge.
- 401(k) with Traditional & Roth Options – Tax-advantaged retirement savings through Fidelity with a 4% match.
- Minimal Bureaucracy – A fast-moving, high-impact environment where you can focus on what matters.
- Incredible Teammates! – Work alongside smart, supportive, and mission-driven colleagues.
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