Associate Manager Data Scientist – AI/ML, Scikit Learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch.

Description – External
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate Manager in Data Science to lead our team based in Bangalore. As an Associate Manager, you will play a critical role in driving the success of our Data Science projects, leading a team of data scientists, and delivering business needs. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 8 years of experience in Data Science, AI/ML, and a solid background in leading teams, interacting with business stakeholders, and delivering production-grade AI/ML projects. Candidate should have solid understanding of mathematical and statistical concepts and well-versed with bias/fairness testing and responsible use of AI/ML. Experience in the US Healthcare domain, knowledge of Big Data and data streaming technologies are is desirable.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead a team of data scientists, providing mentorship, guidance, and technical expertise
Interact with business stakeholders to understand their AI/ML requirements and translate them into actionable projects
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project goals, scope, and deliverables
Utilize your expertise in Python, pandas, numpy, and SQL to develop AI/ML solutions
Apply frameworks such as Scikit Learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch to build and deploy models
Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA), statistical analysis, and feature engineering to derive insights
Build, tune, and evaluate machine learning models for predictive and prescriptive analytics
Perform drift analysis and ensure the responsible use of AI/ML by considering bias and fairness testing
Oversee the full life cycle of AI/ML projects, including data preparation, model development, tuning, and deployment
Ensure the scalability, reliability, and efficiency of AI/ML solutions in production environments
Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI/ML techniques and tools, and identify opportunities to apply them to enhance existing solutions
Document and communicate findings, methodologies, and insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
– Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
Qualifications – External
Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field
4+ years of experience in Data Science, AI/ML, or a similar role
Experience in leading a team of data scientists
Hands-on experience in delivering production-grade AI/ML projects
Knowledge of the full life cycle of AI/ML projects, including EDA, model development, tuning, and drift analysis
In-depth understanding & extensive experiencing with Transformers, RAG, Vector DB and Large Language Models
Understanding of bias/fairness testing and responsible use of AI/ML
Proficiency in frameworks such as Scikit Learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch
Solid programming skills in Python, with experience in pandas, numpy, and SQL
Solid understanding of mathematical and statistical concepts
Proven excellent leadership, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills
Proven solid communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Big Data technologies (PySpark, Hadoop) and data streaming tools (Kafka, etc.)
Familiarity with the US Healthcare domain

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Careers with Optum. Here’s the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world’s large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life’s best work.^SM

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.