Director of Data Science / Machine Learning

About the Role

Adonis is adding a new AI/ML Lead to be our strategic technical leader who is driving the development, implementation, and governance of artificial intelligence and machine learning initiatives across the organization. This role combines deep healthcare domain expertise with advanced AI/ML knowledge to ensure Adonis delivers cutting-edge, compliant, and valuable AI solutions to healthcare customers. This position sits at the intersection of data science, engineering, product development, and healthcare industry expertise.

At Adonis, AI is not just a tool—it is a core enabler of our mission to fix the financial health of the healthcare system. We will embrace it with curiosity, implement it with discipline, and deliver it with trust, ensuring both our teams and our customers benefit from real, measurable value.

In this role, you must establish and drive this vision across the organization, positioning AI as a strategic force that powers Adonis's revenue cycle management solutions. You’ll also define how AI transforms our ability to help healthcare providers recover more revenue, reduce manual effort, and build intelligent, scalable foundations for their revenue cycle operations.

What You’ll Do

AI Strategy & Vision: Develop and execute the overarching AI/ML strategy for Adonis, aligning with business objectives and healthcare industry needs

Incremental Value Delivery: Balance long-term strategic AI initiatives with quick wins that deliver immediate business impact for revenue cycle management

DS/ML Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the Data Science and Machine Learning teams, fostering innovation and excellence in AI development

AI Governance & Compliance: Establish and maintain a robust AI governance framework ensuring all solutions meet healthcare regulatory requirements (HIPAA, FDA, etc.)

Solution Architecture: Design scalable, production-ready AI/ML architectures that drive value for healthcare customers

External Value Demonstration: Quantify and communicate the tangible benefits of Adonis AI solutions to customers, partners, and stakeholders

MLOps Excellence: Drive best practices for deploying, monitoring, and maintaining AI models in production environments

Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Success teams to ensure AI initiatives deliver maximum value

We’d Love for You to Have

Eight plus years experience with AI/ML: Deep understanding of machine learning techniques, especially those applicable to healthcare

Healthcare Expertise: Substantial experience in healthcare technology, clinical workflows, or related fields

Production AI Experience: Proven track record of taking AI models / products from concept to production in complex environments

Technical Leadership: Experience leading data science and engineering teams

Business Acumen: Ability to translate technical capabilities into tangible business value

Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work effectively with diverse teams, holding strong opinions loosely and valuing input from others

Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to communicate complex AI concepts to diverse audiences

Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with healthcare regulations affecting AI deployment (HIPAA, FDA, etc.)

Ethics & Governance: Strong understanding of ethical AI principles and governance frameworks

The base salary range for this position is $250,000 to $275,000. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus program, company equity, and a competitive benefits package.

About Adonis

Adonis is the leading AI orchestration platform for healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM), purpose-built for healthcare organizations seeking to transform their revenue operations. Traditional RCM processes often struggle with inefficiencies, costing providers up to 15% or more of their potential revenue. Through advanced automation, data science, and AI Agents, Adonis helps revenue teams detect vulnerabilities, optimize workflows, and deploy precise solutions that drive reliable and scalable financial outcomes.

Adonis is headquartered in New York City and has raised over $95M in funding, including a recent $40M Series C round led by Quadrille Capital with continued support from existing investors such as General Catalyst and Bling Capital. This funding supports our mission to restore sanity to RCM and equip provider groups and health systems with AI-driven revenue cycle operations at scale.

Compensation Philosophy

Actual base pay will depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Adonis determines compensation based on each candidate’s experience and qualifications relative to peers, and most new hires fall near the middle of the range. In addition to base salary, you’ll receive meaningful equity and great benefits.

Perks at Adonis

Competitive equity packages

Employer-paid medical insurance

Employer-paid dental insurance

Employer-paid vision insurance

Employer-funded HSA

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Office lunches every day

Office snacks

Generous PTO

Located in 3 World Trade Center with easy access to all trains and the PATH, and amazing views of the city

Adonis is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

At Adonis, we fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals.