Data Scientist Health and Risk Solutions
Data Scientist Health and Risk Solutions
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$ 82500 - 123800
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You are as unique as your background experience and point of view. Here youll be encouraged empowered and challenged to be your best self. Youll work with dynamic colleagues experts in their fields who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day youll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals families and communities around the world.
Job Description:
At Sun Life we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for ourClients.We understand the value of diverse cultures perspectives and identities and want you to bring your full and authentic self to work.Every dayyoull be empowered and challengedbyworking withdynamic colleaguesto find new and innovative ways to make Sun Life the best benefits company in America.
The opportunity: The Data Scientist role will provide advanced analytics support within the Business Analytics function that applies the power of data with machine learning to improve business outcomes across the Health and Risk Solutions business. This team is expected to work closely with the other teams across the organization including functional teams and the analytic agile squads supporting AI use cases within various business domains. This position reports to the Director of Advanced Analytics Transformation within the Health and Risk Solutions business.
Responsibilities include helping to develop and monitor predictive model and AI solutions to support our pricing underwriting and clinical review processes as assigned. Additional responsibilities may include applying machine learning techniques to streamline and automate aspects of these processes and promoting a culture of datadriven riskbased decisions.
Sun Life embraces a hybrid work model that balances inoffice collaboration with the flexibility of virtual work.
How you will contribute:
- data science techniques to solve business problems across a broad range of data analysis functions including predictive analysis data modeling visualization and data profiling.
- Utilize multiple sources of data including structured and unstructured data along with broad range of machine learning techniques to improve insights of the models.
- Support the development of new modeling techniques and procedures.
- Develop and maintain highquality robust predictive models and AI using advanced analytic techniques
- Extract and analyze internal and external data sources to help answer key business problems related to risk assessment.
- Interpret data and ML models outputs and provide clear actionable insights and recommendations.
What you will bring with you:
- Ability to work with a diverse range of people
- BS/MS in a statistical mathematical or technical field (e.g. computer science actuarial science)
- 2 years of experience in developing and implementing data science techniques
- Healthcare or health insurance experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of statistical and data science techniques including machine learning data visualization A/B testing and experience with databases
- Proficiency in a broad range of data science programming languages applications and data environments (e.g. Python R SQL)
- Experience with machine learning framework and libraries
- Commitment to data compliance model governance and security protocols
- Strong business acumen to understand why and how the work we do will impact our business stakeholders
- Strong problemsolving skills and effective communication with an ability to explain technical concepts to a nontechnical audience
What will be nice to have
- Demonstrated academic or industry experience with generative AI including prompt engineering RAG workflows and integrating LLMs into business process.
- Familiarity with MLOps practices including model deployment monitoring and lifecycle management.
Do you see yourself in this role even if you havent checked all the boxes above We welcome all talented candidates and are committed to a culture that represents diversity in all forms. If you think you might thrive in this setting we would love to hear from you.
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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life
- Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your wellbeing mental physical and financial including generous vacation and sick time marketleading paid family parental and adoption leave a partiallypaid sabbatical program medical plans company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more
- Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employerpaid match as well as an employerfunded retirement account
- A flexible work environment with a friendly caring collaborative and inclusive culture
- Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S.
- Named as a Top 10 employer by the Boston Globes Top Places to Work two years running
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Salary Range: $82500$123800
At our company we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills qualifications experience education and geographic location. In addition to your base salary this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.
Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S. helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter for our customers partners and communities. Join our talented diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife/us to learn more.
At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
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At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
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