Senior Algorithms & Machine Learning Scientist
Company: Walgreens
Location: Deerfield
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
**Job Description:****Job Summary:**Walgreens, one of the
nation's largest drugstore chains, is included in the Retail
Pharmacy USA Division of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., the first
global pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise. More than 10
million customers interact with Walgreens each day in communities
across America, using the most convenient, multichannel access to
consumer goods and services and trusted, cost-effective pharmacy,
health and wellness services and advice. Walgreens operates 8,175
drugstores with a presence in all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Walgreens
Omni-channel business includes Walgreens.com. Approximately 400
Walgreens stores offer Healthcare Clinic or other provider retail
clinic services.As the neighborhood drugstore and retailer, our
goal is to make health and happiness simpler, easier and within
reach. And we remain a trusted wellness provider offering
convenient access to important health services, such as
immunizations and an array of pharmacy services that can help
patients improve their health. To our team members, Walgreens
represents a unique opportunity to excel in their careers in a
welcoming and inclusive environment. We offer the chance to work in
a truly supportive environment, and be a part of a progressive
organization dedicated to the well-being of our customers, team
members and the communities we all call home.**Job
Responsibilities:**+ Develops and deploys scalable algorithms and
models for solving various business problems and driving value for
Walgreens Boots Alliance, drawing from knowledge and experience in
machine learning/AI, constrained optimization, statistical theory,
graph theory, or related fields. Application areas include, but are
not limited to, prescription adherence improvement; patient
health/outcome improvement; algorithmic process
improvement/automation; labor scheduling and optimization; demand
forecasting; supply chain optimization; capacity planning and
network flow optimization; cost to serve optimization; pricing and
promotions optimization; assortment and localization optimization;
marketing intelligence; and personalization.+ Collaborates with
business clients, product managers, data engineers, front end
developers, and other team members to build and deploy scalable
ML/AI infused applications, or other data centric products that
incorporate constrained optimization, statistical theory,
large-scale forecasting, etc.+ Develops and executes on ML/AI
strategies and plans.+ Works with key stakeholders to formulate a
comprehensive plan that is consistent with the overall business
objectives and budgetary considerations.+ Applies broad knowledge
of ML/AI capabilities to identify new growth areas, new and
emerging opportunities. Conducts research by studying organization
goals, strategies, practices, and user projects. Recommends
strategies by evaluating organization outcomes; identifying
problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements.+ Shares
highly complex information related to areas of expertise. Interacts
with senior management to keep abreast of objectives. Interacts
with peers to interpret information and improve cross-functional
processes and programs. Builds and enhances key internal and
external contacts.**An Equal Opportunity Employer, including
disability/veterans**About Walgreens Boots AllianceWalgreens Boots
Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) is a global leader in retail pharmacy,
impacting millions of lives every day through dispensing medicines,
and providing accessible, high-quality care. With more than 170
years of trusted healthcare heritage and innovation in community
pharmacy, the company is meeting customers' and patients' needs
through its convenient retail locations, digital platforms and
health and beauty products.Including equity method investments, WBA
has a presence in more than 25 countries, employs more than 450,000
people and has more than 21,000 stores.WBA's purpose is to help
people across the world lead healthier and happier lives. The
company is proud of its contributions to healthy communities, a
healthy planet, an inclusive workplace and a sustainable
marketplace. WBA is a participant of the United Nations Global
Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible
business.WBA is included in FORTUNE's 2021 list of the World's Most
Admired Companies*. This is the 28th consecutive year that WBA or
its predecessor company, Walgreen Co., has been named to the
list.More company information is available at
www.walgreensbootsalliance.com .**Job ID:** 1100476BR**Title:**
Senior Algorithms & Machine Learning Scientist**Company
Indicator:** Walgreens**Employment Type:****Job Function:**
Business Development/Planning**Full Store Address:** 200 WILMOT
ROAD,DEERFIELD,IL 60015**Full District Office Address:** 200 WILMOT
ROAD,DEERFIELD,IL,60015-00001-Y**External Basic Qualifications:**+
PhD degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research,
Physics, Mathematics, Computational or Decision Sciences, or a
related quantitative field.+ Proficient level in at least one
general purpose programming language, such as Python, C/C++, etc.+
At least 2 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or
cross-functional team leadership.+ Willing to travel up to 10% of
the time for business purposes (within state and out of
state).**Preferred Qualifications:**+ Advance knowledge of SQL+
Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, Caffe/Caffe2, Gluon, Keras, or
similar frameworks+ Experience with cloud deployment of ML/AI
applications+ Knowledge of Azure HDInsight, Azure Databricks, Azure
Kubernetes Service, etc.)**Shift:****Store:**
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