Senior Applied AI Scientist (remote)

at MultiPlan in Naperville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

At Claritev, our mission is to simplify healthcare workflows, improve transparency, and bend the healthcare cost curve. We believe that data, technology, and AI can fundamentally transform how healthcare operates by automating complex workflows, improving decision-making, and reducing unnecessary costs across the system.
By combining deep healthcare expertise with advanced analytics and AI, we help payers, providers, and employers operate more efficiently and deliver better outcomes for the people they serve.
We are bold in our thinking, rigorous in execution, and committed to service excellence for every stakeholder. Our culture values innovation, accountability, diversity of thought, and collaboration.
Join us as we accelerate our transformation into a leading technology and AI-driven company shaping the future of healthcare.
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Senior Applied AI Scientist to lead the research, development, and deployment of advanced machine learning and AI systems that power Claritev's next generation of healthcare products.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role for an experienced applied scientist who thrives at the intersection of research innovation, real-world deployment, and measurable business impact. You will architect and deliver predictive, generative, and agentic AI systems that automate complex healthcare workflows and unlock new insights from large-scale healthcare data.
In this role, you will work closely with Product, Engineering, and business leaders to translate cutting-edge research into scalable production solutions that improve transparency, reduce costs, and simplify healthcare operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
AI & Machine Learning
Design, develop, and deploy machine learning and AI models in production environments
Build predictive, generative, and optimization models to improve healthcare outcomes and operational efficiency
Improve existing models and systems with measurable impact on performance, scalability, or business metrics
Innovation & Applied Research
Research and evaluate emerging AI technologies, foundation models, and agentic systems to identify opportunities for new products and capabilities.
Design and implement novel machine learning and optimization methodologies tailored to complex healthcare data and workflows.
Drive experimentation and rapid prototyping to accelerate innovation and product development.
Product & Business Impact
Partner with Product, Engineering, and business stakeholders to translate AI capabilities into scalable solutions.
Identify opportunities to leverage Claritev's data assets to create new AI-driven products, insights, and automation capabilities.
Collaborate directly with clients to gather feedback and ensure solutions deliver measurable value.
Engineering & Production Excellence
Write high-quality, scalable, and production-ready code.
Work closely with Engineering and DevOps teams to deploy and maintain models in production systems.
Develop monitoring frameworks to ensure model performance, reliability, and data quality over time.
Collaboration
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Managers, Engineers, Data Scientists, and domain experts
Contribute to team knowledge sharing, code reviews, and best practices
Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior team members where appropriate
Governance & Compliance
Follow best practices for data privacy, security, and compliance (e.g., HIPAA)
Support model validation, monitoring, and responsible AI practices

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Company will provide equal consideration to all employees and job candidates without regard to sex, age, race, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled