PAY: $90-100/hour W2. Flex above possible for stellar candidates. Our company offers our consultants a suite of benefits after a qualification period including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. 12+ Month contract role. 100% remote role, no onsite work expected. W2 Candidates only. C2C not possible under any circumstances for this role. Manager Notes • Min of 8 years of related experience • Previous Pharma, Biotech, or Healthcare experience required; Application in healthcare is essential, EMR, claims data, genomic data exp required • ML experience required • Federated analytics and federatML - must have • Deep Learning transformer architecture, transformer-based architecture is required • Python, R • Experience in healthcare/ biostats/Case control studies etc. • C++ (highly desirable) Description • Seeking an experienced and visionary Principal Data Scientist to lead our efforts in developing advanced predictive models and AI solutions for healthcare. • The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of machine learning methodologies, a proven track record of delivering impactful data-driven solutions in a real-world setting, and the ability to drive innovation across diverse therapeutic areas. Responsibilities • Lead the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge predictive models using various machine learning and AI techniques, including tree-based models (e.g., XGBoost) and transformer-based architectures (e.g., BERT), for early disease detection and proactive interventions. • Drive the strategic direction of data science initiatives across multiple therapy areas, identifying opportunities to leverage real-world data (e.g., open claims data, EHR) for improved patient outcomes and drug development, including the use of federated analytics and federatML. • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of data scientists, fostering a culture of innovation, rigorous experimentation, and best practices in MLOps. • Evaluate and select appropriate modeling techniques and performance metrics (e.g., Precision, Recall, Bayes factor, NNT) based on specific problem statements and business objectives. • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including business owners, payers, clinicians, epidemiologists, statisticians, and IT to translate complex business problems into tractable data science solutions for deployment in real world. • Stay abreast of the latest advancements in machine learning, deep learning, and AI, and proactively integrate Client approaches into our predictive modeling capabilities. • Communicate complex analytical findings and their implications clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences. Skills/Education • PhD or Master's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Biomedical Informatics, Engineering, Physics). • 8+ years of progressive experience in data science, with a significant portion focused on predictive modeling and advanced analytics in healthcare or life sciences. • Demonstrated expertise in machine learning algorithms and deep learning architectures, including strong practical experience with transformer models (e.g., BERT). • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with relevant data science libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, XGBoost). • Experience working with large-scale, real-world healthcare datasets such as claims data, electronic health records (EHR), or clinical trial data. • Strong understanding of statistical concepts and experimental design. • Proven ability to lead complex data science projects from conception to deployment, with a focus on delivering measurable business impact. Who We Are: The Fountain Group is a nationwide staffing firm with over 80 Fortune 100-500 clients. Since 2001, TFG has maintained a consistent standard of excellence, and our work is broadly recognized every year through numerous industry performance awards. Our success is a team effort. Browse our website below for additional information on our company. The Fountain Group 3407 W Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Tampa, FL 33607 “We work in Life Sciences, Clinical, Engineering, IT, and more. Above all, we specialize in people.”