Blend is a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people. With a mission to fuel bold visions, Blend tackles significant challenges by seamlessly aligning human expertise with artificial intelligence. The company is dedicated to unlocking value and fostering innovation for its clients by harnessing world-class people and data-driven strategy. We believe that the power of people and AI can have a meaningful impact on your world, creating more fulfilling work and projects for our people and clients. For more information, visit www.blend360.com
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a skilled and versatile Data Scientist to join us as a contractor with the potential to be hired full time. In this role, you’ll collaborate with practice leaders, engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to solve complex business challenges using data science and AI-driven approaches. You’ll work on end-to-end data science initiatives, with opportunities to design and implement cutting-edge solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy machine learning and deep learning models for Rx procurement and refill planning.
- Lead projects involving time-series forecasting, optimization, and reinforcement learning for large-scale healthcare operations.
- Apply expertise in Python, Databricks, Vertex AI, Snowflake, and SQL to build scalable solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business problems into data-driven solutions.
- Master’s or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, or related field.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in applied machine learning and advanced analytics.
- Strong background in time-series modeling, optimization, and reinforcement learning.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, Databricks, and Snowflake; experience with Vertex AI or equivalent cloud ML platforms is a plus.
- Solid understanding of healthcare or pharmaceutical supply chain processes preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Specialty Rx Procurement - Machine Learning, Optimization
This is a contract role through the end of the year with the potential to be hired full time if the project is extended. No C2C please.
Top Skills
What We Do
Our Vision is to build a company of world-class people that helps our clients optimize business performance through data, technology and analytics.
Blend360 has two divisions:
Data Science Solutions: We work at the intersection of data, technology and analytics.
Talent Solutions: We live and breathe the digital and talent marketplace.
