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# Lead Data Scientist - Healthcare

- **Company:** Tiger Analytics
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Clinical Data Repository, Machine Learning, Explainable AI (XAI), Deep Learning, Generative AI, Build Management
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/lead-data-scientist-healthcare-avenel-nj--a4cc5dcc-0af3-4e06-9610-0c757954af84

## About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Scientist to drive advanced analytics initiatives focused on improving forecasting model accuracy and developing Generative AI solutions for explainability. This role requires a strong blend of machine learning expertise, forecasting experience, deep learning knowledge, and hands-on healthcare domain understanding.

## Description

* Lead the design, development, and enhancement of forecasting models to improve prediction accuracy and business outcomes.
 * Build and deploy advanced Deep Learning models for large-scale structured and unstructured datasets.
 * Develop Generative AI / Explainable AI solutions to provide transparent and interpretable insights from predictive models.
 * Analyze healthcare datasets including claims, patient, provider, operational, or clinical data.
 * Collaborate with business stakeholders, product teams, and engineering teams to translate business challenges into scalable AI solutions.
 * Monitor model performance, retrain models, and optimize algorithms for production environments.
 * Mentor junior data scientists and provide technical leadership across the project.
 * Ensure compliance with healthcare data privacy and governance standards.