Head of Data (AI)

TL;DR

Head of Data (AI): Leading the Sword Predict data science and data engineering team to identify members at high risk for musculoskeletal conditions with an accent on machine learning models, data pipeline architecture, and ML ops. Focus on designing predictive algorithms using claims and EMR data to drive clinical outcomes and ROI for healthcare clients.

Location: Must be based in the United States with eligibility to work without sponsorship

Salary: $217,000 - $341,000 per year (includes base, variable, and equity)

Company

hirify.global is an AI-first healthcare platform reinventing pain care and expanding into women's, movement, and mental health.

What you will do

• Manage, mentor, and grow a team of data scientists and data engineers (~50% management).
• Design and refine ML models using claims, EMR, and external data to identify high-risk members.
• Own the technical architecture for Predict's data pipelines and establish ML ops practices.
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert in client meetings, sales cycles, and implementation discussions.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and health economics teams to align the technical roadmap with platform strategy.
• Analyze algorithm performance and the resulting ROI delivered to clients.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in data science, machine learning engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience managing technical teams.
• Expertise in healthcare data, particularly medical and pharmacy claims; EMR data experience is highly valued.
• Strong foundation in ML techniques (gradient boosting, random forests, logistic regression, survival analysis).
• Proficiency in Python and the modern data science stack (pandas, scikit-learn, etc.).
• Based in the United States with eligibility to work without sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Experience at a healthcare technology company, health plan, or analytics vendor.
• Familiarity with healthcare economics, value-based care, or population health management.
• Experience working in a high-growth startup environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first company with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k), equity shares, and financial advisory services.
• Discretionary PTO plan and parental leave.
• Free digital therapist for employees and their families.