Data Science Director - Precision Pricing / UW - Hybrid

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Data Science Director to join our team. This role will report directly to the leader of the US Employer Precision Underwriting/Pricing Program, a critical segment priority. The Data Science Director will play a pivotal role in advancing the integration of new technologies, including AI and Machine Learning, throughout our Underwriting Quoting Process. You will lead a dynamic team of data scientists and collaborate closely with Actuarial, Underwriting, and Data & Analytics teams to drive profitable growth and enhance our underwriting and pricing strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of advanced statistical and machine learning models to support underwriting and pricing initiatives

• Design experiments using innovative modeling techniques and data sources to assess effectiveness at predicting claims costs and other drivers

• Deepen understanding of client and/or customer-level variability through use of sophisticated modeling techniques

• Assess existing data infrastructure and influence strategic decision-making around future data investments

• Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership based on data analysis and business insights.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the data science team

• Build and maintain strong relationships with various stakeholders (data science COE, pricing, underwriting, etc.)

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience

• Proven experience in leading data science teams and managing cross-functional projects

• Expertise in statistical modeling and machine learning techniques such as regression, decision trees, boosting algorithms, neural networks, supervised/unsupervised clustering techniques, and graph analytics

• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.

• Experience with data mining architectures, models, protocols, and statistical reporting

• In-depth knowledge of the healthcare payer space and the ability to bring in an outside perspective

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to perform insightful and actionable quantitative analysis

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and navigate within a complex organization

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 173,300 - 288,900 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus and long term incentive plan.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group.

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.