Inovalon was founded in 1998 on the belief that technology, and data specifically, would empower the transformation of the entire healthcare ecosystem for the better, improving both outcomes and economics. At Inovalon, we believe that when our customers are successful in their missions, healthcare improves. Therefore, we focus on empowering them with data-driven solutions. And the momentum is building.
Together, as ONE Inovalon, we are a united force delivering solutions that address healthcare’s greatest needs. Through our mission-based culture of inclusion and innovation, our organization brings value not just to our customers, but to the millions of patients and members they serve.
Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Senior AI Leader to build, scale, and lead our AI Engineering and Data Science function. This role is both strategic and hands-on, responsible for shaping the AI vision, delivering high-impact AI solutions, and building high-performing teams.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience across data science, machine learning, and applied AI, with a strong track record of translating business problems into production-grade AI systems. You will own the AI delivery backlog end-to-end while partnering closely with product, engineering, and business leaders to drive measurable outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Building
- Build, mentor, and scale high-performing AI Engineering and Data Science teams
- Define team structure, hiring plans, career paths, and technical standards
- Foster a culture of ownership, experimentation, and engineering excellence
AI Strategy & Vision
- Contribute to and help define the organization’s AI and data strategy
- Identify opportunities where AI/ML can drive business impact and differentiation
- Stay current with advancements in AI, ML, and GenAI, and translate them into practical roadmaps
Delivery & Execution
- Own and deliver the AI backlog—from problem definition to production deployment
- Ensure AI solutions are scalable, reliable, explainable, and production-ready
- Balance short-term delivery with long-term platform and capability building
Hands-On Technical Contribution
- Provide architectural and technical guidance across ML pipelines, model lifecycle, and MLOps
- Review and guide model design, feature engineering, evaluation, and deployment strategies
- Troubleshoot complex AI/ML issues and unblock teams when needed
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner with Product, Engineering, and Business teams to align AI initiatives with priorities
- Communicate complex AI concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Support executive decision-making with data-driven insights
Experience
Job Requirements
- 14+ years of overall professional experience, with 8+ years in Data Science, Machine Learning, or AI
- Proven experience building and scaling AI/ML teams in an enterprise or high-growth environment
- Strong background delivering AI solutions from experimentation to production
Technical Expertise
- Deep understanding of machine learning, statistical modeling, and applied AI
- Experience with modern ML stacks, cloud platforms, and MLOps practices
- Hands-on exposure to areas such as predictive modeling, NLP, computer vision, or GenAI
- Strong software engineering mindset with experience collaborating closely with engineering teams
Leadership & Execution
- Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, not just authority
- Strong ownership mindset with a bias toward delivery and outcomes
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Experience in academic research or a PhD is a strong plus, particularly in AI, ML, or related domains
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship (e.g. H-1B, TN, or E-3). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States as a condition of employment. (This is only applicable for US-based positions)
If you don’t meet every qualification listed but are excited about our mission and the work described, we encourage you to apply. Inovalon is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and you may be just the right person for this or other roles.
By embracing inclusion, we enhance our work environment and drive business success. Inovalon strives to provide equal opportunities to the communities where we operate and to our clients and everyone whom we serve. We endeavor to create a culture of inclusion in which our associates feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and pursue their professional goals in an equitable setting. We understand that by fostering this type of culture, and welcoming different perspectives, we generate innovation and growth.
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