Data Scientist – Applied AI

Role: Data Scientist - Applied AI Duration: 6 months contract (possible extension) Location: Remote Summary We are seeking a Data Scientist to develop and operationalize AI and machine learning solutions supporting business decision-making. The role will focus on applied AI, predictive modeling, analytics, and intelligent workflows, working closely with product, data, engineering, and business teams. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and deploy machine learning and AI solutions. • Perform data exploration, feature engineering, model training, validation, and optimization. • Develop predictive models, forecasting, and decision-support solutions. • Apply modern AI techniques including NLP, LLMs, and intelligent automation. • Build analytics, KPIs, and dashboards to support business decisions. • Collaborate with engineering teams on ML/AI deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management. • Communicate analytical findings and AI insights to technical and business stakeholders. Required Qualifications • Master's degree or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, AI, Engineering, or related field. • 5+ years of experience in data science, applied AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics. • Strong experience developing and deploying ML models. • Strong Python skills with scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, pandas, and NumPy. • Strong SQL skills and experience working with large datasets. • Experience with predictive modeling, forecasting, classification, or decision-support solutions. • Experience working with structured and unstructured data. • Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure. • Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with LLMs, NLP, vector databases, or agentic AI. • Experience with MLOps/LLMOps and productionizing AI/ML models. • Experience with AWS SageMaker or equivalent. • Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools. • Healthcare, life sciences, partnering, or business development experience is a plus.