Senior Healthcare Data Scientist / Advanced Analytics Lead

• Independent Candidates only 1-year remote contract. need LinkedIn This role is for a senior-level data scientist with direct U.S. health plan experience who can lead advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives that deliver measurable business value ($1M+ impact) while improving health outcomes. Must-Haves • Direct experience working within a health plan / payer • Advanced analytics and machine learning leadership experience • Expert-level Python or R and advanced SQL • Strong background in predictive modeling, ML, and AI • Experience with healthcare data, including claims and longitudinal datasets • Ability to clearly communicate complex insights to business and executive audiences A Plus • Prior consulting experience • Cloud and big data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake, DataRobot) • Experience with EHR/EMR, SDOH, and consumer data This is a high-impact, fully remote contract focused on turning complex data into actionable insights that drive real results.