CVS Health

Lead Director - Data Science - Pharmacy Growth

CVS Health$144K — $288K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New York, US
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of experience in healthcare or related fields, with a focus on safety and operations metrics in retail
  • At least 6 years in leadership roles managing Data Science teams in product-driven environments
  • Expertise in optimization, GenAI, ML modeling, and statistical analysis on large prescription datasets
  • Strong proficiency in Python, R, and SQL, adept with large datasets
  • Ability to juggle multiple complex projects in fast-paced settings
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Drive long-term data science strategy aligned with pharmacy growth
  • Oversee analytics solutions using advanced machine learning and AI methods
  • Identify new opportunities for GenAI and AgenticAI in collaboration with key enterprise leaders
  • Develop and present insights-driven recommendations to stakeholders and senior leadership
  • Mentor and develop data scientists, enhancing their training and knowledge sharing

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off and wellness programs
  • Retirement savings options
  • Support for physical, emotional, and financial well-being
  • Resources available based on eligibility
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:

As a Director of Data Science for Pharmacy Growth, you'll use your technical and product management expertise to drive strategic priorities from an analytics lens and advance AI innovation for pharmacy. The ideal candidate should have deep knowledge of AI/ML and effective leadership to inspire the team, align cross-functional stakeholders, engage senior leadership, and deliver business results.
• Drive and execute the short and long-term data science roadmap and vision in partnership with the pharmacy growth organization
• Oversee the development of analytics solutions that deploy advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence methods for a wide range of growth initiatives.
• Leverage technology depth to engage with key leaders across the enterprise to identify new applications of GenAI and AgenticAI
• Develop and present meaningful and insights-driven materials on analytical results with recommendations and go forward planning to guide a variety of audiences including internal stakeholders and senior leadership
• Develop and mentor data scientists, contribute to their learning and training agenda, knowledge sharing, and provide input on technology stack

We are looking for talented individuals who have a strong sense of ownership, accountability and a desire to deliver high quality analytic products using advanced data driven approaches.

Required Qualifications
  • 7-10 years of work experience in healthcare or a related field. In depth understanding of safety and/or operations concepts and metrics in retail
  • At least 6 years of experience in a leadership role, leading Data Science teams in a product-based organization
  • Demonstrated expertise in optimization techniques, GenAI, ML modeling, and statistical analysis applied to large scale prescription dispensing datasets
  • Strong Python, R, and SQL skills, proficiency in working with large datasets,
  • Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills


Preferred Qualifications
Excellent project management skills with ability to lead and engage in multiple projects and initiatives and appropriately, prioritize her/his own time as well as that of the direct reports, and adjust priorities as needed to meet deadlines.

Education
  • Master's degree in a quantitative field such as management science, operations research, economics, statistics, engineering, data science, or computer science


Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$144,200.00 - $288,400.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/30/2026

About CVS Health

Omnicare provides comprehensive pharmaceutical services to patients and providers across the United States. As the market-leader in professional pharmacy, related consulting and data management services for skilled nursing, assisted living and other chronic care settings, Omnicare leverages its unparalleled clinical insight into the geriatric market along with some of the industry's most innovative technological capabilities to the benefit of its long-term care customers. Omnicare also provides key commercialization services for the bio-pharmaceutical industry through its Specialty Care Group.

CVS Health Careers

Joining CVS Health presents a unique opportunity to advance your career in a company where innovation, leadership, and growth go hand in hand. As a leader in the healthcare industry, CVS Health is more than just a pharmacy. We are a team of professionals dedicated to improving lives and optimizing health outcomes.

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300,000 employees
Market Cap
$122 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1963
5 Year Trend
+10.5%
Revenue
$268.7 billion
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