Data Scientist

Data Scientist

The Manulife/John Hancock AI Team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist with a strong focus on developing end-to-end data science models and solutions to accelerate and optimize sales and marketing efforts! In this role, you will collaborate closely with Data Scientists, BI Specialists, Sales and Marketing Leaders, and IT partners. Together, you will complete AI and Advanced Analytics initiatives that will build the future of our business. The team implements a wide range of traditional ML models as well as innovative LLM approaches. As a Data Scientist, you will lead the development and deployment of innovative ways to optimize existing and new machine learning systems, unlocking their full potential to drive maximum business value.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop machine learning models and applications on cloud platforms like Azure Databricks and AKS, ensuring seamless integration, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Solve business problems by deploying LLM/ Generative AI solutions by using RAG, Azure AI Search and other techniques.
• Design and develop ML models to address distribution and marketing efficiencies, including recommendation systems, content generation and competition optimization.
• Continuously monitor and improve the performance of machine learning models through data analysis and testing
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to plan, scope, implement, and sustain predictive analytics solutions.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI technologies and methodologies, and evaluate their potential applications to improve our AI engineering processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's (and at least 3 years of experience working in AI/ Data Science) or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
• Hands on experience with Azure cloud tools, such as Databricks, AI Foundry, AI Search, Kubernetes
• Strong background with Python and SQL, experience using both for data analysis and orchestration.
• Experience in applying analytics and AI tools in Marketing and Sales functions. Insurance industry experience is a plus.
• Strong business insight and ability to understand collaborators' needs
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

When You Join Our Team:

• We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We'll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our distributed team, we'll support you in building the future you want to see.

Referenced Salary Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between $90,160.00 USD - $167,440.00 USD