Senior Data Scientist – Level I

Sun Life

Senior Data Scientist providing advanced analytics expertise in health and risk solutions. Developing predictive models and AI solutions to improve business outcomes at Sun Life.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeWellesley Hills • Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $97,400 - $146,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide advanced analytics expertise within the Business Analytics function
Independently apply data science techniques to solve business problems
Develop, validate, and maintain predictive models and AI solutions
Utilize multiple sources of data and various machine learning techniques
Write clean, modular, and well-documented code for production
Interpret data and model outputs to generate actionable insights

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS in a statistical, mathematical, or technical field (e.g., computer science, actuarial science)
3+ years of experience in developing and implementing data science techniques
Strong knowledge of statistical and machine learning frameworks
Proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation, modeling, and automation
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audience
Strong business acumen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) employer match
Paid family, parental and adoption leave
Disability programs
Generous vacation and sick time
Partially paid sabbatical program
Stock purchase options

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Hard Skills & Tools

data science techniquespredictive modelsAI solutionsmachine learning techniquesPythonSQLdata manipulationmodelingautomationstatistical frameworks

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationbusiness acumenability to explain complex concepts

Certifications

BS in statistical fieldMS in statistical field