Lead Director - Data Science - Pharmacy Growth

About the Role

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 healthcare one person, one family, and one community at a time.

Responsibilities

• Drive and execute the short- and long-term data science roadmap and vision in partnership with the pharmacy growth organization.
• Oversee the development of analytics solutions that deploy advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence methods for a wide range of growth initiatives.
• Leverage technology depth to engage with key leaders across the enterprise to identify new applications of GenAI and AgenticAI.
• Develop and present meaningful, insights-driven materials on analytical results with recommendations and go-forward planning to guide a variety of audiences, including internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Develop and mentor data scientists, contribute to their learning and training agenda, knowledge sharing, and provide input on technology stack.

We are looking for talented individuals who have a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and a desire to deliver high-quality analytic products using advanced data-driven approaches.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of work experience in healthcare or a related field.
• In-depth understanding of safety and/or operations concepts and metrics in retail.
• At least 6 years of experience in a leadership role, leading Data Science teams in a product-based organization.
• Demonstrated expertise in optimization techniques, GenAI, ML modeling, and statistical analysis applied to large-scale prescription dispensing datasets.
• Strong Python, R, and SQL skills; proficiency in working with large datasets.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead and engage in multiple projects and initiatives, prioritize time effectively, and adjust priorities to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

Master's degree in a quantitative field such as management science, operations research, economics, statistics, engineering, data science, or computer science.

Pay

The typical pay range for this role is $144,200.00 - $288,400.00. This range represents the base annual full-time salary for positions in the job grade. The actual base salary offer will depend on factors including experience, education, geography, and other relevant considerations. This position is also eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program, as well as an award target in the company’s equity award program.

Benefits

This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings options.
• Wellness programs and other resources.