Senior Data Scientist

Data Scientist (#40352)W2 ONLY Onsite in South San FranciscoNo C2C. No 3rd Party ContactOn Site/In Person interview is requiredMaster's Degree or higher requiredWe are seeking a Senior Data Scientist (Level II) to support high-impact AI/ML initiatives within a regulated environment. About the RoleContract Data Scientist role Onsite/Hybrid in South San Francisco. This is a Hybrid role requiring 3 days a week ONSITE in South San Francisco from Day 1. An ONSITE interview is also required. If you are available and interested in being submitted for this role please get back to me with the following:Your resume attached as a Word DocumentYour Desired W2 Pay RateYour current locationI also need the Month and Day of your Birthday for their resume submittal system. RequiredMaster’s or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related fieldMinimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in data science and machine learning model developmentProven track record of taking models from ideation through production deploymentStrong proficiency in Python, SQL, and AWSDeep expertise in Machine Learning and/or Deep Learning techniquesExperience working with large-scale, complex datasets in collaborative environmentsPreferredExperience within healthcare, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industriesHands-on experience with claims data or similarly complex, regulated datasetsStrong understanding of data privacy, compliance, and governance requirementsExperience with MLOps practices, including pipeline automation, deployment, and monitoring ResponsibilitiesModel Development & Optimization Lead the design, development, and optimization of machine learning models to improve targeting accuracy and business performanceApply advanced Machine Learning and Deep Learning techniques to refine existing models and develop new solutions as neededFeature Engineering & Data Preparation Design and build scalable feature pipelines, transforming raw and complex datasets into high-quality model inputsWork with large, messy datasets (e.g., claims data) while ensuring data integrity and usabilityProduction & Pipeline Scalability Transition analytical models and scripts into robust, production-ready pipelinesEnsure code quality, documentation, and adherence to engineering and data science best practicesSupport model deployment, monitoring, and ongoing performance improvementsCross-Functional Collaboration & Insight Translation Partner with data science, analytics, and business teams to translate business problems into technical solutionsData Scientist W2 Contract role: Data Scientist II ROCGJP00040352 We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist (Level II) to support high-impact AI/ML initiatives within a regulated environment. This role will focus on advancing targeting models and delivering scalable, production-ready solutions that drive business outcomes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth, hands-on model development experience, and the ability to operate independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams.What We’re Looking ForA self-driven, senior-level contributor who can lead model development efforts and influence technical directionSomeone who thrives in a team environment and contributes to shared goals without needing sole ownershipA candidate who balances technical excellence with business impact, delivering solutions that are both scalable and meaningfulAdditional NotesThis is a Level II role, requiring demonstrated depth in both technical execution and real-world application of AI/ML solutions. Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and regulated environment. Please email resume to Ellen at elerner@csi-it.com