Senior Data Scientist

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in data and analytics engineering focus on leveraging advanced technologies and techniques to design and develop robust data solutions for clients. They play a crucial role in transforming raw data into actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making and driving business growth.

Those in artificial intelligence and machine learning at PwC will focus on developing and implementing advanced AI and ML solutions to drive innovation and enhance business processes. Your work will involve designing and optimising algorithms, models, and systems to enable intelligent decision-making and automation.

Location: Hyderabad

Experience: 8+

Position Overview: Senior Data Scientist (Healthcare Focus)

What You Will Do:

· Lead the development of advanced machine learning (ML) and statistical models to solve complex healthcare problems.

· Establish and promote best practices in modeling, experimentation, and analytical rigor.

· Convert real-world healthcare challenges into scalable data science solutions.

· Collaborate with global stakeholders to influence product and business strategy.

· Mentor and enhance the technical capabilities of the data science team.

· Keep up to date with the latest advances in ML and healthcare analytics.

Who We Are Looking For:

· 8+ years of experience in data science or a related quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics).

· Solid grounding in statistical modeling, machine learning, and complex problem-solving techniques.

· Proven experience handling large, high-dimensional datasets and delivering clear, actionable insights.

· Expertise with modern ML methods, including:

· Transformers (e.g., NLP and representation learning)

· Deep learning frameworks and architectures

· Graph-based machine learning (such as Graph Neural Networks)

· Familiarity with causal inference and decision-focused modeling is a plus.

· Comfortable tackling ambiguous problems and pursuing impactful outcomes independently.

· Excellent collaboration and communication skills for engaging with a range of stakeholders.

· Experience deploying models into production environments.

· Prior experience or domain knowledge in healthcare, particularly healthcare revenue cycle, is preferred.

Skills Required
causal inference , Machine Learning, Transformers, Statistical Modeling