Senior Data Scientist - Healthcare

**Overview:**We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist - Healthcare to join our Data Science & Analytics Team at Acxiom. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will work hands-on with innovative technologies to build scalable data products and solutions for our US and global businesses. You will leverage your expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence to develop state-of-the-art machine learning models and solutions in the healthcare vertical. **Responsibilities:**• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business requirements and develop high-performing and predictive models• Assist with the validation and delivery of healthcare data products or enhancements• Apply state-of-the-art algorithms relying on knowledge of statistical modeling, machine learning, and optimization to improve the performance/quality of existing health propensities and related data products• Collaborate with product team, other data scientists to define project requirements including data sources, algorithms, and specific model implementation• Offer ideas for product and/or process improvements such as automation related to focus area of work• Partner with agencies in developing closed-loop measurement solutions• Monitor model performance and adjust models as directed by team leads and senior data scientists• Perform analysis, maintenance, and upgradation of existing models & data products• Be familiar with HIPAA and data governance laws. Sustain and enhance appropriate QA processes & controls for data and process governance. **Qualifications:**• Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (Applied Mathematics, Applied Statistics, or Computer Science) or related degree programs and/or 8-10 years of relevant work experience• 6+ years of working in Healthcare domain and prior experience working with healthcare data assets• Strong analytical acumen, ability to work with large volumes and diverse datasets to develop modeled data products• Self-starter, strong communication skills and ability to communicate complex AI and Machine Learning concepts to non-technical audiences• Ability to leverage critical data-driven thinking and enthusiasm for translating data into actionable insights to generate consistently accurate and useful analyses and models• Working knowledge or experience with one or more of the following tools: R, Python, Scala, Spark/pyspark or similar programming language• 7+ years' experience in building models and applying ML Algorithms (GLM, Decision Tree, Boosting, Bagging Trees, SVM, regression, clustering etc.) * Expert at model training approaches, hyperparameter tuning, and model evaluation approaches• 7+ years of experience in deploying ML models into production applications• 5+ years of experience building ETL transformation, modeling & data pipelines• 5+ years experience in one or multiple Big Data or cloud environments (e.g. AWS, Google AI/ML Platform., Snowflake, Databricks)• Experience with Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint• Solid communication skills: ability to explain complex technical issues to technical and non-technical audiences• *Benefits:**As an Associate at Acxiom, you will have the opportunity to work with a leading provider of marketing technology solutions, with a focus on data-driven decision making and customer-centric solutions. You will be part of a dynamic and innovative team, with opportunities for professional growth and development