What We Do
Milliman IntelliScript is a group of a few hundred experts in fields ranging
from actuarial science to information technology to clinical practice. Together,
we develop and deploy category-defining, data-driven, software-as-a-service
(SaaS) products for a broad spectrum of insurance, health IT and life sciences
clients. We are a business unit within Milliman, Inc., a respected consultancy
with offices around the world.
Candidates who have their pick of jobs are drawn to IntelliScript’s
entrepreneurial and collaborative culture of innovation, excellence, exceptional
customer service, balance, and transparency. Every single person has a voice in
our company, and we challenge each other to push the outer limits of our full,
diverse potential. And, we’ve shown sustained growth that ensures you’ll have
room to grow your skillset, responsibilities, and career.
Our team is smart, down-to-earth, and ready to listen to your best ideas. We
reward excellence and offer competitive compensation and benefits. Visit
our LinkedIn page [https://www.linkedin.com/company/27137587] for a closer look
at our company, and learn more about our cultural values here
[https://www.rxhistories.com/our-company/#careers].
Milliman invests in skills training and career development and gives all
employees access to a variety of learning and mentoring opportunities. Our
growing number of Milliman Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee-led
communities that influence policy decisions, develop future leaders, and amplify
the voices of their constituents. We encourage our employees to give back to
their varied professions, including leadership in professional organizations.
Please visit our website [https://www.milliman.com/en/social-impact] to learn
more about Milliman’s commitments to our people, diversity and inclusion, social
impact, and sustainability.
What this position entails
Milliman, Inc. is recognized as a top firm that provides data, products, and
professional services to the insurance industry. IntelliScript is a practice
within Milliman that provides health and life insurers with real-time data and
underwriting decision support tools via software-as-a-service (SaaS).
IntelliScript offers an innovative suite of products which interpret and deliver
electronic medical data (such as prescription histories, diagnoses, treatment
data, etc.) to help our clients make effective underwriting and pricing
decisions. Our company offers a unique entrepreneurial culture that also
promotes work / life balance. IntelliScript has enjoyed consistent growth and is
the leader in the markets we serve, where our scoring products are industry
standards.
The Senior Data Scientist will be integral as we continue to bring innovative
new products to market in response to client needs and opportunities. The Senior
Data Scientist will build upon their data science, machine learning, and/or
GenAI and Natural Language Processing (NLP) expertise to develop intimate
knowledge of our current product capabilities and provide advanced analytical
expertise to enhance these products through new solutions. Projects will include
construction, validation, documentation and delivery of sophisticated GenAI and
machine learning solutions for a variety of healthcare-related problems.
What you will be doing
The key area of responsibility in the role of Senior Data Scientist is to work
in conjunction with our business development and product teams to develop and
implement commercially viable model-based solutions to the healthcare,
insurance, life sciences and adjacent markets.
Research, develop, deploy, and maintain traditional AI/ML models following
industry best practices
Work extensively with available GenAI models; construct exciting solutions to
internal and external use cases across markets and enhance our internal
capabilities through centralized internal tooling and thought leadership
Coordinate with other data scientists as the team works with Product,
Business Development, ML Engineering, and IT to bring new and exciting data
science products to market, as well as support existing industry leading
products
Help drive best practices and continuous improvement on the data science
team; participating in model design and experimentation strategy through
planning, audit, peer review, and other coaching
What we need
5+ years of professional experience using AI/ML to create high return on
investment commercial data science solutions
Experience with Electronic Health Records or unstructured data analysis
Strong understanding traditional AI/ML model building approaches such as:
Supervised Learning: Linear/logistic regression, decision trees, random
forests, gradient boosting (XGBoost, LightGBM, CatBoost), and ensemble
methods
Unsupervised Learning: K-means clustering, hierarchical clustering, PCA,
and anomaly detection algorithms
Model Validation: Cross-validation strategies, hyperparameter optimization
(Grid Search, Random Search, Bayesian optimization), and A/B testing
frameworks
Deep Learning Architectures: Neural networks, transformers, and transfer
learning methodologies
NLP Algorithms: Text preprocessing, TF-IDF, word embeddings (Word2Vec,
GloVe), topic modeling (LDA), sentiment analysis, and named entity
recognition
Strong understanding of NLP and generative AI; able to effectively use,
fine-tune, and evaluate commercially available models as well as deploy and
integrate local LLMs into the data science process
Hands-on experience building GenAI applications (e.g., RAG systems, LLM
evaluation frameworks, or GenAI-powered internal tools)
Strong Python programmer, with some experience in R and/or SQL
Proficient user of Databricks or similar cloud-based model development
ecosystem including mlflow, experimentation organization, data catalogs, and
compute cluster configuration
Sufficient understanding of software engineering best practices such as Git
for version control, unit testing, local development, and environment
management
Awareness of ML Engineering and ML Ops related concepts and tools including
CICD pipelines, GitHub Actions, Docker, AWS Lambda, and Linux
Degree in a relevant field (computer science, data science, statistics,
mathematics, applied math, actuarial science, economics, etc.)
What you bring to the table
Excellent communication skills, in person and through phone / email
Proven ability to understand client analytical needs, translate them into an
action plan, then execute and deliver
Customer-centric approach to finding solutions
Focused on results and able to explain findings in a way that answers
business problems
Constructive, “can do” approach to overcoming obstacles
Can quickly learn new techniques and technologies
Proactive in identifying process improvements
Strong work ethic, willing to pitch in wherever needed
Thrive in a small team, without micromanagement
Ability to manage projects and timelines, including directing the work of
others
Wish List
Master’s Degree in relevant field or Actuarial designation (FCAS/FSA)
Experience in one of the following industries: healthcare, insurance (L&H or
P&C), finance, life sciences, or similar fields
Experience at an InsurTech or FinTech
Past experience working in a HIPAA / PHI / PCI compliant environment
Location
The expected application deadline for this job is January 31, 2027. This
position is open to remote work. Applicants must be willing to travel to the
Milliman office in Brookfield, WI as needed and travel nationwide for meetings,
conferences, and team events.
Compensation
The overall salary range for this role is $93,700 - $222,985. For candidates
residing in:
Alaska, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New
Jersey, New York City, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, or the District of
Columbia:
$107,755 - $177,675 if overall experience is less than 10 years; and
$135,125 - $222,985 for experience greater than 10 years.
All other states:
$93,700 - $154,500 if overall experience is less than 10 years; and
$117,500 - $193,900 for experience greater than 10 years.
A combination of factors will be considered, including, but not limited to,
education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications,
etc.
Milliman Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health,
financial security, and well-being. Benefits include:
Medical, Dental and Vision – Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic
partners
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and
work-related challenges
401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing
contributions
Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care,
transportation, and eligible medical expenses
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time
employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time
accrue PTO on a prorated basis
Holidays – A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year
Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility assistance
Paid Parental Leave – Up to 11 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet
eligibility criteria
Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by Milliman
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman
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