Lead Director Data Science - Supply Chain Intelligence & AI Solutions - Portfolio Domain Leader

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. We are seeking a senior leader to drive product, domain, and team leadership within a defined Supply Chain portfolio, with a focus on areas such as OSA, upstream intelligence, and final mile. This role is embedded within the portfolio delivery structure led by portfolio leader and is accountable for leading teams, advancing product capabilities, and delivering business outcomes within a defined domain. In addition, this role brings specialized expertise in AI‑driven business intelligence, agentic solution design, and applied AI innovation, helping evolve portfolio products into scalable, decision‑centric systems. This is not a portfolio ownership role. Instead, it is a domain expertise and people leadership role within the portfolio, translating strategy into execution while advancing how AI is applied to core business problems. Key Responsibilities : Domain Expertise & Product Leadership within Portfolio Lead a set of products and solution areas within the Supply Chain portfolio, including domains such as: On‑Shelf Availability (OSA) Upstream intelligence Final mile and fulfillment Own day‑to‑day product execution, quality, and performance within the domain Translate portfolio priorities (set by leadership) into clear product direction and delivery plans Identify opportunities to expand impact and improve outcomes within assigned domains Delivery Leadership - Aligned to Portfolio Ownership Lead teams responsible for delivering solutions within the domain, operating under the broader portfolio delivery structure Partner closely with portfolio lead to ensure: Alignment to portfolio delivery priorities Strong execution across initiatives Consistency in operating model and quality Drive accountability for timelines, outcomes, and business impact within the domain Ensure strong coordination across analytics, product, engineering, and business teams People Leadership & Team Development Directly manage and develop squads aligned to the domain Provide coaching on: Problem framing solution design stakeholder engagement AI and analytics application Build a high-performing team with strong ownership, accountability, and domain expertise Support career development and progression of team members Applied AI & Product Innovation Apply AI, GenAI, and advanced analytics to enhance products within the domain Identify opportunities to improve: decision quality speed automation insight generation Lead targeted prototyping and experimentation where needed, ensuring alignment to business value and scalable outcomes Embed AI capabilities into products as part of core delivery Specialized SME Scope: AI for BI & Solution Architecture Serve as the domain’s subject matter expert in AI‑driven business intelligence (AI4BI) Lead the design and implementation of agentic workflows and intelligent decision systems, including: exception detection root‑cause analysis workflow orchestration insight generation Act as a strategic solution architect within the domain, ensuring alignment between: data and signals models and business logic decision workflows and execution Guide teams in evolving existing analytics solutions into scalable, AI‑enabled products Share reusable patterns and approaches across teams where relevant, in alignment with portfolio leadership Strategic Alignment & Cross‑Functional Influence Partner with AI Strategist to align domain work with broader AI portfolio strategy and priorities Provide input into roadmap decisions from a domain and execution perspective Act as a trusted partner to Supply Chain and Merch stakeholders within the domain Translate technical capabilities into clear business insights and decisions What Success Looks Like Strong, measurable impact across domain areas such as OSA, upstream intelligence, and final mile High‑quality, reliable delivery aligned to portfolio priorities under Anita Srinivasan Teams that operate with strong ownership, execution rigor, and increasing AI fluency Products that evolve into AI‑enabled, decision‑centric systems Faster translation from business problem → solution → measurable value Stakeholders view this leader as a trusted operator and domain expert Required Qualifications 10+ years in data science, analytics, product, or strategy roles Strong Supply Chain domain expertise (inventory, forecasting, operations, fulfillment) Proven experience leading teams and delivering complex, cross‑functional initiatives Demonstrated ability to drive business impact through analytics and AI solutions Experience working in matrixed and portfolio‑based organizations Preferred Qualifications Experience applying AI/ML, GenAI, or advanced analytics in production settings Familiarity with agentic systems and AI‑driven decision intelligence Consulting or similar strategic problem‑solving background Experience partnering with data engineering and platform teams Retail supply chain experience Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Economics, Physics, Engineering, or related discipline. Master's degree preferred Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $144,200.00 - $288,400.00 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong. Great benefits for great people We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments. We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/09/2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.