Lead - ML & Data Science

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, ILink Systems Inc., is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Technical Lead - Machine Learning and Data Science(Remote)Full-TimeJob Description:We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Technical Lead in Machine Learning and Data Science to join our team. As a Technical Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development and deployment of machine learning models based on electronic health records (EHR) information. Your responsibilities will include leading the data science team, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring successful production deployment of machine learning models in the Azure cloud environment.Key Responsibilities:• Leadership and Team Management:Lead and mentor a team of data scientists and machine learning engineers.Define project goals, timelines, and deliverables, and ensure they are met.Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the team.• Machine Learning Model Development:Utilize Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques, including tools such as SpaCy and NER (Named Entity Recognition), to extract insights from unstructured EHR data.Develop and implement classification algorithms for categorizing EHR information.Build topic modeling classifiers to identify key themes and trends in healthcare data.Utilize Deep Learning techniques for advanced data analysis and prediction.• Azure Cloud Deployment:Work closely with Azure ML Workbench to develop, test, and deploy machine learning models in the Azure cloud environment.Implement scalable and reliable production pipelines for model deployment and monitoring.Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure smooth integration of machine learning models into existing healthcare systems.• Performance Optimization and Model Evaluation:Optimize machine learning models for performance, scalability, and accuracy.Conduct rigorous testing and validation to ensure the quality of deployed models.Monitor model performance in production and implement improvements as needed.• Stakeholder Collaboration:Collaborate with healthcare professionals, data analysts, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and goals.Translate business needs into technical solutions and actionable insights.Qualifications:• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.• 10+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, and AI.• Strong expertise in NLP techniques, including text preprocessing, entity recognition, and sentiment analysis.• Proficiency in machine learning tools and libraries such as SpaCy, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, and Azure ML.• Experience building and deploying machine learning models in the Azure cloud environment.• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.• Strong communication and leadership skills, with a track record of successfully leading data science projects from conception to production.Lead - ML & Data Science