Lead Data Scientist (Medicare Sales Strategy)

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

We are seeking a Lead Data Scientist to own the analytical strategy and data science roadmap for our Medicare sales organization.

You will set technical direction, lead a team of data scientists and analysts, and serve as the primary thought partner to sales leadership on data-driven growth initiatives across Medicare Advantage and Part D markets.

• →Define and drive the data science strategy supporting Medicare sales, distribution, and enrollment growth
• →Lead a team of data scientists and analysts — setting priorities, reviewing work, and developing talent
• →Architect and oversee end-to-end modeling pipelines: lead scoring, enrollment forecasting, agent performance, and retention risk
• →Own the sales data ecosystem — governance, quality standards, and integration across CRM, CMS, and internal platforms
• →Translate ambiguous business questions from Sales, Marketing, and Finance leadership into structured analytical programs
• →Establish best practices for model development, validation, deployment, and monitoring across the team
• →Present findings and recommendations directly to VP/C-suite stakeholders; influence strategic decisions with data
• →Partner with Engineering and IT to productionize models and embed insights into sales workflows and tools
• →Represent the data science function in cross-functional planning, budgeting, and roadmap discussions

5+ years in data science or advanced analytics, with 3+ years in a lead, staff, or principal capacity including:

• 3+ years supporting Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or Part D sales or distribution organizations
• Proven track record leading and mentoring a team of data scientists or analysts
• Expert-level SQL; advanced proficiency in Python or R for modeling, automation, and pipeline development
• Deep experience with CMS data assets (enrollment files, landscape files, MCMG-regulated data)
• Experience integrating CRM (Salesforce or similar), broker/FMO data, and BI platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
• Strong communication skills — able to translate complex models into executive-level narratives

• 8+ years of experience in Data Science or advanced Analytics
• Experience with MLOps practices: model versioning, monitoring, drift detection, and retraining workflows
• Background in territory optimization, GIS analysis, or market sizing for Medicare-eligible populations
• Master's or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Bachelors or equivalent experience

The typical pay range for this role is: