Humana06.03.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Senior Responsible AI Data Scientist - Remote

$118K–$162K/year

About the Role

Join Humana as a Senior Responsible AI Data Scientist and be part of a caring community that prioritizes health. In this remote role, you will champion the ethical development of artificial intelligence across our organization, ensuring that our AI systems are innovative, high-impact, and aligned with Humana’s core values and regulatory standards.

What You'll Do

  • Support initiatives to ensure responsible use of AI across the enterprise, including model risk assessments and fairness evaluations.
  • Champion transparency, accountability, and trust in all AI and data science practices.
  • Drive and contribute to R&D efforts to advance innovative, high-impact, and ethically-grounded AI solutions in healthcare.
  • Design and implement processes, tools, and frameworks for the evaluation, monitoring, and documentation of AI systems.
  • Stay current with emerging research, regulations, and industry best practices in Responsible AI.
  • Partner cross-functionally with legal, compliance, IT, and education teams to operationalize Responsible AI principles.
  • Support and help evolve Humana’s Responsible AI governance initiatives, policies, and standards.
  • Serve as an internal consultant and subject matter expert on Responsible AI topics.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience, Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience, or PhD in a quantitative field.
  • Proficiency in development of Python software tools and applications for data scientists.
  • Extensive hands-on experience developing and deploying Generative AI and traditional machine learning applications at scale.
  • Demonstrated experience developing tools, frameworks, or processes that operationalize Responsible AI principles.
  • Excellent communication skills to convey technical and ethical considerations to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have

  • Prior experience working in healthcare or highly regulated industries.
  • Record of publication or thought leadership in Responsible AI or related fields.

What We Offer

  • Generous PTO package and health benefits effective day 1.
  • Annual Incentive Plan and 401K with excellent company match.
  • Well-being program and paid volunteer time off.
  • Hybrid work style with flexibility for remote work.
  • Support for home office setup, including internet expense reimbursement for eligible states.
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead Responsible AI initiatives in a reputable organization while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits.

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Who Will Succeed Here

Deep understanding of AI governance frameworks and ethical considerations in AI deployment, particularly in healthcare applications, to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Proven experience in developing and deploying machine learning models using Python, with a strong ability to analyze complex data sets and derive actionable insights for health-related AI systems.

Strong adaptability and self-motivation to thrive in a remote work environment, with a proactive approach to collaboration and problem-solving across distributed teams.

Learning Resources

Python for Data Science Handbookguide

Career Path

Senior Responsible AI Data Scientist(Now)Lead Data Scientist / AI Ethics Consultant(1-2 years)Director of AI Strategy / Chief Data Scientist(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Python Market Size 2024
$20B
Annual Growth Rate
11.5%
AI Adoption in Enterprises
60%
Investment in Generative AI
+150%
Labour Demand for Data Scientists
+35%
Avg Salary for Senior Data Scientist
$130K

Skills & Requirements

Required
PythonGenerative AIMachine Learning
Growing in Demand
Deep LearningNatural Language Processing (NLP)Cloud Computing
Declining
R ProgrammingMatlab

Domain Trends

Rise of Generative AI
Generative AI is projected to grow at a CAGR of 28% from 2024 to 2029, significantly influencing data science roles.
Increased Focus on AI Governance
80% of organizations are expected to implement AI governance frameworks by 2025 to ensure ethical AI deployment.
Remote Work Adoption
Over 70% of data science roles are now offered as remote or hybrid, reflecting a shift in workplace dynamics post-pandemic.

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