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 product ionize 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: $ - $ This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources, based on eligibility

This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to…