Data Science Manager-HIH-Evernorth

Cigna — Hyderabad, India

The Manager – Data Science is a hands‑on, player‑coach role within the Data Science Center of Enablement at Evernorth Health Services India. This role is designed for an experienced data science leader who combines strong technical depth with the ability to manage and develop small, high‑performing teams while partnering closely with business stakeholders. The role requires a balance of: Hands‑on data science execution Technical leadership and mentorship Business problem framing and solution design This individual will work closely with US‑based business, data science, analytics, and engineering leaders to translate complex business problems into practical, scalable data science solutions, while maintaining a strong connection to the underlying models and analytical work. Key Responsibilities Hands ‑ On Data Science & Technical Leadership Remain actively hands‑on in applying statistics, classical machine learning, and advanced ML techniques to solve complex business problems. Design, develop, and evaluate predictive and analytical models, including regression, classification, tree‑based models, ensembles, and time‑series approaches. Guide feature engineering, model selection, validation, and performance optimization. Build and apply advanced machine learning and deep learning models where appropriate, using modern frameworks such as PyTorch and/or TensorFlow. Review and contribute directly to code, ensuring high standards of quality, performance, and maintainability. Team Leadership & Development Manage and mentor a small team of data scientists, operating as a player‑coach. Provide technical guidance, constructive feedback, and hands‑on support to team members. Help develop team capability across statistics, machine learning, coding, and problem‑solving. Foster a culture of strong data science fundamentals, curiosity, and continuous learning. Business Partnership & Problem Solving Partner closely with business and analytics stakeholders to understand business conte

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