Head of Data Science (Insurtech)

TL;DR

Head of Data Science (Insurtech): Leading the data science strategy at the intersection of insurance and technology to optimize risk and pricing with an accent on leveraging unique property data for competitive advantage. Focus on building high-performing ML teams, implementing LLM-based capabilities, and maximizing shareholder value through advanced predictive modeling.

Location: Remote in the United States (excluding Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nebraska, Montana, New Hampshire, West Virginia, and District of Columbia)

Salary: $206,300 – $288,800 per year

Company

A leading vertical software and insurance platform dedicated to helping homeowners move, maintain, and protect their homes.

What you will do

• Define and execute the overarching data science strategy to drive premium growth, retention, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead, recruit, and mentor a high-performing team of data scientists and machine learning engineers.
• Embed AI-first thinking and implement LLM-based capabilities as a standard across the organization.
• Collaborate with senior executives and insurance business leaders to integrate data science into the core business.
• Manage the data science budget, define KPIs, and own the technical roadmap.
• Design and implement A/B tests and experiments to measure the impact of models and business tactics.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in data science, applied statistics, ML, or econometrics (15+ combining academia and industry).
• Hands-on expertise in statistical modeling, A/B testing, and data pipeline architecture.
• Working knowledge of modern LLM APIs, MLOps tooling, and cloud-native AI infrastructure.
• Proven track record of building and inspiring high-performing technical organizations.
• Must be based in the United States.
• Ability to communicate complex technical results to senior executives and board-level audiences.

Nice to have

• PhD in a technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience specifically within the homeowners insurance industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) plans with a discretionary employer match.
• Flexible paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA).
• Wellbeing programs including mental health coaching and mindfulness resources.