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Summary of Position
The Vice President, Data Science is a leadership role responsible for the development and ongoing operation of the company’s tools, technologies, and technical solutions leveraging data science, advanced analytics, machine learning and other algorithms. In addition, the VP is responsible for ongoing strategic advancement of the company’s data science capabilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Partner with senior business, product, and engineering leaders to develop strategic goals and direction needed to continuously enhance the company’s technology platforms
Be a technical leader for the data science team, helping institute best engineering practices (coding standards, automated testing, scalability) and growing the technical capabilities of the team
Ensure data best practices and play a critical role in building a data-driven culture throughout the entire organization
Partner with the technology leadership team to create a long-term vision and develop a roadmap of data science projects
Conceive, develop, implement, and continually improve machine learning projects
Leverage skills, experience and creativity to apply data science to tackle interesting and challenging problems
Develop new capabilities to deliver business solutions applying data science algorithms
Build and lead a high-performing team of data scientists, helping to enhance their skills, while creating a fun and engaging culture that helps them prosper
Foster career growth and provide thoughtful mentorship to develop employees at varying levels of experience. Establish a clear vision and mission for the data science department
Work with cross-functional partners and executives in product, engineering, operations, finance, and marketing to define and achieve business goals, and to build data-informed business strategy and roadmaps
Determine how to leverage data science, machine learning, and other analytical techniques to improve product features and capabilities. Provider leadership on how to leverage data and data expertise to improve the customer experience
Develop analytical frameworks, models, roadmaps, and metrics for the team and broader organization
Serve as a champion for data science and informed decision-making at all levels of the company. Make analytical techniques approachable and understandable to non-data scientists
Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of all data analytics and sciences initiatives
Supervisory Responsibilities
Yes
Qualifications Required for Position
Partner with senior business, product, and engineering leaders to develop strategic goals and direction needed to continuously enhance the company’s technology platforms
Be a technical leader for the data science team, helping institute best engineering practices (coding standards, automated testing, scalability) and growing the technical capabilities of the team
Ensure data best practices and play a critical role in building a data-driven culture throughout the entire organization
Partner with the technology leadership team to create a long-term vision and develop a roadmap of data science projects
Conceive, develop, implement, and continually improve machine learning projects
Leverage skills, experience and creativity to apply data science to tackle interesting and challenging problems
Develop new capabilities to deliver business solutions applying data science algorithms
Build and lead a high-performing team of data scientists, helping to enhance their skills, while creating a fun and engaging culture that helps them prosper
Foster career growth and provide thoughtful mentorship to develop employees at varying levels of experience. Establish a clear vision and mission for the data science department
Work with cross-functional partners and executives in product, engineering, operations, finance, and marketing to define and achieve business goals, and to build data-informed business strategy and roadmaps
Determine how to leverage data science, machine learning, and other analytical techniques to improve product features and capabilities; provide leadership on how to leverage data and data expertise to improve the customer experience
Develop analytical frameworks, models, roadmaps, and metrics for the team and broader organization
Serve as a champion for data science and informed decision-making at all levels of the company; make analytical techniques approachable and understandable to non-data scientists
Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of all data analytics and sciences initiatives
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field required (years of experience may be substituted), Master’s preferred
Minimum of 7+ years of experience managing data science, analytics, and/or engineering professionals, with responsibilities that include day-to-day management, professional development, hiring and retention, and coaching and mentoring
Expertise with at least one of the following concepts: statistics, predictive modeling, machine learning, data science, software engineering. Extensive experience using these techniques in a professional or academic environment to solve key business or technical challenges
Demonstrated ability to work across product, engineering, and analytics teams to evaluate new ideas, discuss technical concepts, establish priorities and timelines, and make tradeoffs to remove roadblocks
Experience in healthcare technology strongly preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Can communicate results clearly to an audience
Work Environment
☐ Office ☐ Remote ☐ Hybrid (Office & Remote)
Travel:
Travel percentage reflects an estimate and is subject to change dependent on business needs.
Physical Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Teladoc Health will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual in line with company policy.
About Us
Teladoc Health is the global virtual care leader, offering the only comprehensive virtual care solution spanning telehealth, expert medical, and licensed platform services. Teladoc Health serves the world's leading insurers, employers, and health systems and helps millions of people around the world resolve their healthcare needs with confidence.
Job Description Acknowledgment
This job description is a general overview of nature and level of work performed by employees with this job designation It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of this position. Management reserves the right to add, delete, and/or modify any of the job duties or requirements at any time. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above job description. By signing this job description, I understand the duties that are expected of me.
The base salary range for this position is $XX,000 - $XX,000. In addition to a base salary, this position is eligible for a performance bonus and benefits (subject to eligibility requirements) listed here: Teladoc Health Benefits 2025. Total compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to, type of position, location, education level, work experience, and certifications. This information is applicable for all full-time positions.
Teladoc Health will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Why Join Teladoc Health?
A New Category in Healthcare: Teladoc Health is transforming the healthcare experience and empowering people everywhere to live healthier lives.
Our Work Truly Matters: Recognized as the world leader in whole-person virtual care, Teladoc Health uses proprietary health signals and personalized interactions to drive better health outcomes across the full continuum of care, at every stage in a person’s health journey.
Make an Impact: In more than 175 countries and ranked Best in KLAS for Virtual Care Platforms in 2020, Teladoc Health leverages more than a decade of expertise and data-driven insights to meet the growing virtual care needs of consumers and healthcare professionals.
Focus on PEOPLE: Teladoc Health has been recognized as a top employer by numerous media and professional organizations. Talented, passionate individuals make the difference, in this fast-moving, collaborative, and inspiring environment.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Teladoc Health we believe that personal and professional diversity is the key to innovation. We hire based solely on your strengths and qualifications, and the way in which those strengths can directly contribute to your success in your new position.
Growth and Innovation: We’ve already made healthcare yet remain on the threshold of very big things. Come grow with us and support our mission to make a tangible difference in the lives of our Members.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we never have and never will discriminate against any job candidate or employee due to age, race, religion, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, membership in an employee organization, medical condition, family history, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status or pregnancy.
Teladoc Health respects your privacy and is committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your personal information. In furtherance of your employment relationship with Teladoc Health, we collect personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable data privacy laws, including but not limited to, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Personal information is defined as: Any information or set of information relating to you, including (a) all information that identifies you or could reasonably be used to identify you, and (b) all information that any applicable law treats as personal information. Teladoc Health’s Notice of Privacy Practices for U.S. Employees’ Personal information is available at this link.
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Teladoc Health Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
Boston, MA, United States
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