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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # data scientist - **Company:** CVS Health - **Location:** West Monroe, LA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $79,310.0 - $158,620.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Health Informatics, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Linear Programming, Machine Learning, Standard Sql, SQL Databases, Data Processing, Google Cloud, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/36b9b0bb-9674-4145-b1ac-7fc418fa03c5 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's Degree with a minimum of 1 year of experience in Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Math, Operations Research, Statistics or related field, and: + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down ambiguous business and technical problems into actionable parts + Strong coding fundamentals in Python and SQL, including debugging, data wrangling, code quality, and reproducible workflows + Comfort working in VS Code and collaborative development environments + Familiarity with optimization modeling, constraints, and algorithmic thinking; experience with Gurobi is a plus + Working knowledge of cloud-based data science workflows, especially Google Cloud Platform, is strongly preferred + Comfort using AI tools productively and responsibly as part of day-to-day technical work * 2 or more years of experience in Python or other modeling environments * 2 or more years of experience with SQL * Experience in deploying ML models to production and developing CI/CD pipelines * Experience using Google Cloud Platform, Vertex AI or similar is a MUST * Demonstrated proficiency in most areas of mathematical analysis methods, machine learning, statistical analyses, and predictive modeling and in-depth specialization in some areas, * Experience working on pricing, optimization, or healthcare analytics problems * Familiarity with PBM and drug pricing concepts, including the business nuances and operational realities of reseller health plan clients * Exposure to productionizing models or working in cross-functional products, engineering, or analytics squads * Familiarity with version control, testing practices, and collaborative coding workflows * Strong communication skills, especially the ability to explain technical concepts and tradeoffs in a clear, practical, non-academic way * Ownership mindset, willingness to do the work, and the judgment to balance innovation with execution * Demonstrated curiosity, learning agility, and potential to grow into broader coordination or squad leadership responsibilities * Ability to learn quickly and work independently or as part of a team * Ability to anticipate and prevent problems and roadblocks before they occur, Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Operations Research, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline. Master's degree preferred ## Description We're looking for a Data Scientist to join our drug pricing optimization team supporting a major reseller health plan client. This is a strong opportunity for a data scientist who brings technical depth, practical problem-solving, and curiosity, and who wants to grow in a squad-based environment with real business impact. In this role, you would help the team solve complex pricing and optimization problems, contribute to data science workflows used in production-oriented settings, and partner with technical and business stakeholders to turn analytical work into clear decisions. Over time, this role offers room to grow into broader squad leadership responsibilities through strong ownership, follow-through, and communication. What you'll do: * Contribute to the design, development, and improvement of data science and optimization solutions for drug pricing * Analyze complex datasets to identify patterns, issues, and opportunities that improve pricing performance and decision quality * Build, test, debug, and maintain code in Python and SQL to support analytics, modeling, and operational workflows * Breaking down messy business and technical problems into actionable analyses and practical next steps * Work within cloud-based and production-oriented environments, including Google Cloud Platform and team development tools such as VS Code * Support optimization workflows and collaborate on linear programming algorithms using Gurobi * Use AI tools thoughtfully to accelerate coding, analysis, and iteration while applying strong judgment to validate quality and accuracy * Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to explain technical tradeoffs clearly in business terms, including implications for speed, risk, scalability, and outcomes * Operate as a strong squad member with the potential to take on squad captain responsibilities over time through ownership, initiative, and collaboration ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Geometric deep learning for drug discovery](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/264-geometric-deep-learning-for-drug-discovery) - [Cloud Run- the rise of serverless and containerization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/106-cloud-run-the-rise-of-serverless-and-containerization) ## Related Articles - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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