VP, Data Science

As the VP of Data Science, you will be a strategic and technical leader reporting directly to the SVP of Data Science + Analytics. Your primary responsibility will be to establish and execute the data science strategy that underpins the evolution of the Waystar AltitudeAI platform. This role demands a visionary who can lead a world-class team, driving innovation to solve the most critical challenges in healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM)—from preventing denials and optimizing prior authorizations to delivering transparent patient financial experiences. Demonstrated experience and deep theoretical understanding of Foundation Models (e.g., LLMs, VLMs), including model selection, fine-tuning techniques (e.g., LoRA, QLoRA), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) implementation, and prompt engineering for generating accurate, context-aware outputs in a healthcare setting (e.g., summarizing policy documents, drafting claim appeal responses).Deep familiarity with natural language processing (NLP) approaches, including concept extraction, human language understanding, and summarization—particularly in clinical and healthcare contexts. Working knowledge of Python, PyTorch, and TensorFlow for developing and scaling machine learning solutions.12+ years of progressive experience in data science, with at least 5-7 years in a senior leadership role (VP or SVP level) managing global, production-focused ML/AI teams. Deep, hands-on expertise in the full machine learning lifecycle. Proven experience with advanced techniques like Deep Learning, NLP/Generative AI, and predictive time-series modeling, specifically applied to financial, claims, or clinical data.**ABOUT WAYSTAR**Through a smart platform and better experience, Waystar helps providers simplify healthcare payments and yield powerful results throughout the complete revenue cycle.Waystar’s healthcare payments platform combines innovative, cloud-based technology, robust data, and unparalleled client support to streamline workflows and improve financials so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Waystar is trusted by 1M+ providers, 1K+ hospitals and health systems, and is connected to over 5K commercial and Medicaid/Medicare payers.

We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values: honesty; kindness; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus; best work, always; making it happen; and joyful, optimistic & fun.Waystar products have won multiple Best in KLAS or Category Leader awards since 2010 and earned multiple #1 rankings from Black Book surveys since 2012. The Waystar platform supports more than 500,000 providers, 1,000 health systems and hospitals, and 5,000 payers and health plans. For more information, visit

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on Twitter.* Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)* Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)* We offer generous paid time off for our non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays. We also offer flexible time off for our exempt team members + 13 paid holidays* Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)* Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access* Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support* 401(K) program with company match* Pet insurance* Employee resource groups #J-18808-Ljbffr