AI and Machine Learning Operations and Enablement Data Scientist Lead

Job Summary

We are looking for a talented and experienced technical lead to join our AI Center of Excellence and lead the development, deployment, and scaling of AI and machine learning models. This role will involve a combination of applied AI, data science, and software engineering and will focus on building tools, frameworks, and operational workflows for the AI-related products our team is delivering.

You will play a key role in establishing our ML Ops/AI Ops architecture and driving adoption of best practices in deployment and monitoring of solutions. Building strong connections with the various stakeholders we support throughout the organization and bringing a high degree of ownership and initiative-taking will be the key to success in this role.

Essential Functions

• Design, test, and build robust AI/ML Ops frameworks to enable deployment, versioning, monitoring, and reproducibility of models in production.
• Develop shared tooling and pipelines to increase the speed and the quality of model development across our applied AI/ML team.
• Guide and lead the technical architecture for AI/ML systems, collaborating with data scientists, data engineers, and platform teams across the organization.
• Directly contribute to high-impact, high-priority AI solutions where more advanced software development expertise is needed.
• Research and evaluate the latest trends and best practices in LLMs and other emerging AI technologies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to define the requirements and specifications for LLMs and other generative AI solutions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other AI developers, data scientists, and engineers in the AI Center of Excellence, especially as it pertains to best practices in CI/CD, GitOps, cloud-native ML workflows, and software engineering.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's Degree or equivalent in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field. Similar certified online education or professional experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. A bachelor's degree with extensive experience and exceptional expertise may be considered.
• 10 years of relevant experience in health care, data science, statistics, or a related field. Proven experience in managing and leading data science teams, overseeing projects, and driving strategic initiatives. Equivalent demonstrated proficiency may also be considered.
• Deep familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and infrastructure as code practices.
• Experienced with ML Ops principles and tooling.
• Experienced in multiple cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, Snowflake or Google Cloud.
• Strong experience in developing and deploying software, data science, or analytics solutions.
• Strong systems thinking and an ability to balance architecture, implementation, and enablement.
• Ability to translate ambiguous problems into structured, scalable solutions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated success coaching or mentoring others.
• Passionate about AI and innovation, and eager to learn and grow.

Preferred

• Doctorate in a quantitative discipline – mathematics, computer science, statistics, physics, econometrics, or a related discipline.

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Data Scientists Team

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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