Director of Data Science - Responsible AI (remote)

At Claritev, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic team of innovative professionals. Our purpose is simple - we strive to bend the cost curve in healthcare for all. Our dedication to service excellence extends to all our stakeholders - internal and external - driving us to consistently exceed expectations. We are intentionally bold, we foster innovation, we nurture accountability, we champion diversity, and empower each other to illuminate our collective potential.

Be part of our amazing transformational journey as we optimize the opportunity towards becoming a leading technology, data, and innovation voice in healthcare. Onward and Upward!!!

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY: At Claritev, we are revolutionizing healthcare payments through innovative solutions and data-driven insights. As the Director of Responsible AI, you will lead Claritev’s governance and compliance strategy for the ethical, safe, and compliant use of AI technologies across the organization. This senior leadership role establishes and oversees governance mechanisms that ensure alignment with international regulations, legal obligations, and Claritev’s ethical commitments.

The role requires close collaboration with executive leadership, legal and compliance teams, and regulatory stakeholders to shape and operationalize Claritev’s Responsible AI Framework across the full AI development lifecycle. The Head of Responsible AI is expected to anticipate legal and societal developments, interpret evolving global regulations, and drive cross-functional accountability for responsible AI practices.

The ideal candidate brings experience in policy frameworks, governance systems, and compliance infrastructure within the AI domain, with the ability to translate complex requirements into operational processes.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Set the vision and long-term direction for Responsible AI governance.
• Own and continuously improve the Responsible AI Framework, ensuring alignment with ethical, legal, and technical standards.
• Lead organization-wide governance initiatives to ensure AI solutions are safe, secure, accurate, and privacy-preserving.
  
  

Governance & Compliance

• Develop internal policies, principles, and workflows consistent with emerging regulations, ethical guidelines, and risk management standards.
• Monitor global AI legislation and industry standards, ensuring proactive compliance and readiness for audits.
• Establish accountability structures, decision rights, and escalation procedures across AI initiatives.
  
  

Cross-Functional Engagement

• Partner with legal, regulatory, privacy, and executive leaders to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Communicate technical outcomes in clear, actionable terms for business, legal, and client stakeholders.
• Represent Claritev in external forums, audits, and regulatory discussions on AI governance.
  
  

Responsible AI Practice Enablement

• Define and implement processes for tracking model fairness, bias, and interpretability.
• Support independent audits, internal reviews, and stakeholder reporting.
• Develop and deliver training programs, workshops, and onboarding content to embed responsible AI practices across the organization.
• Foster a culture of trust, transparency, and accountability in AI use.
  
  

Candidate Profile

• Proven track record in AI governance, compliance, or risk management in a regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of global AI regulations, ethical AI standards, and emerging best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement governance frameworks across the AI lifecycle.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging executives, regulators, and technical teams.
• Ability to translate technical concepts (e.g., bias detection, interpretability) into business and regulatory insights.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence organizational direction.
  
  

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JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, And Training)

• Must have 10+ years in Data Science, 5+ years in building policy frameworks, governance systems, and compliance infrastructure within the AI and healthcare technology domain.
• Must have 3+ years leading Data Science or AI governance function and teams.
• Mastery of data mining, model building, algorithms, simulations, and statistical techniques. Proficiency in Python and generative AI technologies preferred.
• Problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, organizational, and communication skills.
• Healthcare and process optimization experience preferred.
• Bachelor's in Quantitative Science; Master's or PhD preferred.
  
  

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $200K to $220K. Specific offers take into account a candidate’s education, experience and skills, as well as the candidate’s work location and internal equity. This position is also eligible for health insurance, 401k and bonus opportunity.

Benefits

We realize that our employees are instrumental to our success, and we reward them accordingly with very competitive compensation and benefits packages, an incentive bonus program, as well as recognition and awards programs. Our work environment is friendly and supportive, and we offer flexible schedules whenever possible, as well as a wide range of live and web-based professional development and educational programs to prepare you for advancement opportunities.

Your Benefits Will Include

• Medical, dental and vision coverage with low deductible & copay
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) + match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off - accrued based on years of service
• WA Candidates: the accrual rate is 4.61 hours every other week for the first two years of tenure before increasing with additional years of service
• 10 paid company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick time benefits - for eligible employees, one hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum accrual of 40 hours per calendar year, unless the laws of the state in which the employee is located provide for more generous sick time benefits.
  

EEO STATEMENT

Claritev is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

We will generally accept applications for at least 5 calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.